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SPEAK IT OUT: GRASP ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

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6peaking in the English language is embarrassi­ng because words in the mind are hard to speak out. Low self esteem can pull a person down when speaking the English language. According to 0uhammad Tanveer , an[iety related to language acTuisitio­n can stem from a variety of factors, including learning disabiliti­es, target language cultural disparitie­s, and identity loss fears.

The willingnes­s and understand­ing of the importance of speaking using the English language have an impact on developing the speaking skills of the learners. 3eter 0acintyre stated that the claim that deciding to start a conversati­on at a specific time may be seen as a choice by the learner, activity is framed by articles on language an[iety and language learning motivation.

Regardless of this issue, there are applicable actions that can be implemente­d to develop the speaking skills of the learners, such as overcoming fear of using the language developing confidence willingnes­s to communicat­e and understand­ing the importance of speaking. 2vercoming fear in using the language

Learners are afraid to commit grammatica­l errors when speaking in the English language. The teacher must encourage the learners to participat­e in the class and to e[press their ideas using English. 6upport coming from the teacher can boost the self esteem of the learners in participat­ing and speaking with the use of the English language. 3ractice and an effective environmen­t can be the solution to overcoming the fear and shyness of using the English language.

'eveloping confidence

&onfidence can be gained through practice the learners will enhance their speaking and communi cation skills when there are activities like tongue twisters. 6tudents nowadays are conscious of their pronunciat­ion, and when they know the proper pronunciat­ion of words as well as the correspond­ing meanings, they will have confidence in speaking using the English language. Encourage the learners to use prescripti­ve grammar to develop fluency and confidence in using the English language. Willingnes­s to communicat­e

A lack of willingnes­s to learn can be a hindrance to developing the speaking skills of the learners. ,mplementin­g the proper motivation in the class before the start of the lesson in relation to speaking can catch the attention of the learners, and that is the right time to encourage the learners to speak using the English language. There is a game such as 3ass the message and *uest the meaning of the word that can boost the willingnes­s of the learners to participat­e and to use the language. Another, integratin­g what is currently trending in relation to the lesson and allowing the learners to e[press their ideas with the use of the English language.

8nderstand­ing the importance of speaking

Broadening the knowledge of the learners regarding the perks of knowing how to speak and communicat­e using the English language. The use of simulation­s or situationa­l acts can make the learners reali]e the different opportunit­ies that they can obtain when they learn the proper usage of the English language in speaking. &ommunicati­on developmen­t occurs not only inside the country but even with communicat­ing with foreigners, with the use of the English language, they can communicat­e freely. ,n different situations, speaking the English language can be efficient when a person knows how to use it. Teachers must encourage the learners to communicat­e using the English language and allow them to use it in real life situations.

With the proper guidance and implementa­tion of strategies by the teacher, the learners will be able to overcome their fear of communicat­ing or e[pressing their ideas, develop their confidence to participat­e and share thoughts regarding the lesson, and develop their speaking skills with their own initiative­s and the proper guidance of the teacher and understand­ing that the English language can be utili]ed internatio­nally.

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