Non-Linguistic Challenges Faced by Malaysian Students in Enhancing Speaking Skills

Nadesan, N. Kala; Shah, Parilah M.

doi:10.4236/ce.2020.1110145

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“…When speaking, some of them admitted to being unsure of their word choice and grammar. According to the findings of the study Nadesan and Md. Shah (2020), students find speaking to be a difficult skill.…”

Section: Challenges Faced By Esl Learners In Malaysia To Speak English Languagementioning

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ESL Learners’ Challenges in Speaking English in Malaysian Classroom

Kashinathan¹,

Aziz²

2021

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Speaking is a useful language ability that allows speakers and listeners to engage in oral communication for the purpose of transferring and sharing information and developing long-term relationships. English is one of those languages that has the global demand for learners from varied L1 origins at all levels of communication. However, ESL students' developing speaking skills are always regarded as complex and challenging, requiring a great deal of effort to maintain. This article presents a comprehensive overview of published studies of the challenges of ESL learners speaking English from 2014 to 2021 in the Malaysian classroom. This systemic review addresses two questions of research, i.e., what are the challenges faced by ESL learners in Malaysia to speak English and what are the effective strategies to overcome the speaking challenges among the ESL learners? A total of fifteen studies were reviewed in depth. The findings show that ESL students experience both internal and external challenges to speaking English. The findings also reveal useful strategies for overcoming learners' difficulties in speaking the language. The limitations of previous studies were examined in greater depth, as well as future research and practice directions.The study may provide useful information for ESL teachers, English supervisors, administrators, Ministry of Education officials, and, most importantly, learners in the development of speaking abilities.

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Section: Challenges Faced By Esl Learners In Malaysia To Speak English Languagementioning

confidence: 98%

ESL Learners’ Challenges in Speaking English in Malaysian Classroom

Kashinathan¹,

Aziz²

2021

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“…Given the aforementioned globalization movement, being able to communicate in English would entail being able to bridge the gap between people from various regions. As technological advancements improve over time, mobilization of individuals all around the world has become more swift and cheaper (Nadesan & Shah, 2020). People are also relocating to other countries for a variety of reasons, the most common of which being employment.…”

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“…In each language learning situation, motivation is critical to a student's success (Huwari, 2019;Nadesan & Shah, 2020). When low-proficiency learners are obstructed by the skill to produce English sentences to speak, it can be claimed that putting in extra effort to try can wear them down.…”

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The Use of Gamification in Enhancing Students Engagement and Performance in ESL Speaking Lessons

Jie¹,

Zakaria²,

Hassan³

2023

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Malaysian second language learners are often passive in English language classrooms. Today, not only English is largely used for communication purposes in the physical world, it is extended to the virtual world too. Thus, it is pivotal for educators to enhance students' tendency and confidence to speak in English. This paper discusses the importance of being able to converse in English, factors which hinder secondary students' participation during English speaking lessons, and proposes the use of gamification to promote active participation among upper secondary students A pilot study was conducted using qualitative (classroom observation and interview) method, using convenience sampling. Ten upper Malaysian secondary students were selected at random to partake in the one group pre-post test experiment, and random sampling was used to sort them into pairs. Five students were randomly selected for the interview session. Based on the findings of the pilot study, it was observed that the students were more active and engaged in the speaking lesson when gamification was applied. In addition, students responded positively on how gamification has helped them become more engaged during the speaking lesson. By implementing gamification in English speaking lessons, it is seen as effective in enhancing students' overall engagement during their speaking sessions. The study recommends English language teachers to incorporate gamification in all four language skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing), Grammar and vocabulary during the lessons.

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“…It involves an exchange of information between at least two interlocutors through various mediums of communication, such as speaking, writing, listening or reading. In Malaysia, speaking is regarded as one of the difficult skills to acquire (Nadesan & Shah, 2020). Even though English has been taught as early as in primary school years, the acquisition of the language is still considered low.…”

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Exploring Student’s Communication Strategies Through Different Learning Styles

Zakaria¹,

Jasman²,

Mokhtar³

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Being able to communicate effectively is the aim of every language learner. This is determined by various factors, and one of them is the learning style employed by the learners. Learners may adopt different strategies in communicating based on their learning styles to help them achieve successful interaction. Hence, the study aims to investigate the influence of different learning styles used by students on their communication strategies. This quantitative study adapted a survey on oral communication strategies. The survey consists of six sections with a total of 26 items. A total of 171 respondents from a public university responded to the survey which was administered using a Google Form. The data gathered were analyzed descriptively using SPSS. The results revealed that learners who use different learning styles are more inclined to use certain strategies in oral communication to be more confident in speaking. The findings imply interesting implications on the use of oral communication strategies in the ESL classrooms.

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Non-Linguistic Challenges Faced by Malaysian Students in Enhancing Speaking Skills

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

ESL Learners’ Challenges in Speaking English in Malaysian Classroom

ESL Learners’ Challenges in Speaking English in Malaysian Classroom

The Use of Gamification in Enhancing Students Engagement and Performance in ESL Speaking Lessons

Exploring Student’s Communication Strategies Through Different Learning Styles

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