%0 Journal Article
%T English Language Speaking Skill Issues in an EMP Context: Causes and Solutions | Abugohar | International Journal of English Linguistics | CCSE
%A Kamariah Yunus
%A Ma¡¯in Al-Hnifat
%A Mohammed Abugohar
%A Omar Al-Smadi
%A Radzuwan Rashid
%J Home | International Journal of English Linguistics | CCSE
%D 2019
%R 10.5539/ijel.v9n3p211
%X A good start in researching on language teaching and learning issues is to first analyse target learners¡¯ actual performance and their needs. This mixed-methods 2-cycle study is aimed to analyse medical-college students¡¯ language needs through two instruments¡ªa self-rated report and a guided focus group. Out of the main four language skills (speaking, reading, listening, and writing), Cycle 1 aimed at exploring the most trouble-provoking skill for EMP students through a 7-item rating report with a sample of 45 participants. Based on the results of Cycle 1 which labelled speaking as the most problematic language skill for the target learners, Cycle 2 proceeded with 9 interviewees to narrow the study focus on the factors contributing to the inefficiency of speaking skills among EMP learners, discussing solutions from the learners¡¯ perspectives. Pedagogically, this research helps practitioners innovate and integrate new techniques in language teaching and learning to overcome the issue of students¡¯ speaking performance that has been deemed below expectations.
%U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ijel/article/view/0/39196