An Investigation to Some Speaking Skill Difficulties Encountered by Students of English Department at Faculty of Education, Misurata University

Abstract

This study deals with some difficulties which sometimes encounter students of English during speaking the target language. This paper discusses some of these problems and focuses the light on the main causes of students weakness in this skill. A questionnaire was conducted to gather some information about this issue. Fifty students majored in English language at Faculty of Education, Misrata University shared in conducting this study during the Academic Year 2018/19. The data was analyzed by excel program. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the students always feel worried about committing mistakes during speaking activities and they agreed that the material used for teaching skill do not suite their desires. They also blame their teachers for not encouraging them to do more practice outside the classes. The study recommended some items to be adopted during dealing with this skill to avoid committing many problems by the student.