Abstract
English speaking skills are very important to communicate in the world. Most of the people communicate with other people by using speaking skills. The difficult skill to master in learning English for Thai students is speaking skills, especially those who are learning English in Indonesia speaking skill seems to be the most difficult one to learn. Whereas, it is the most important skill that leads to effective communication between people. Speaking skill is considered as the most important means of communication. Although students still have problems with their English speaking skills. Thai students who study at the English department academic still get problems in speaking skills and it needs overcoming with their English problems. The main objective of this study is to know the problems of Thai students in mastering English speaking skills in the Islamic university of Lamongan (Indonesia). Keywords: Thai Student, English speaking skill
Highlights
In globalization, English is very important for international communication
There are 22 Thai students who learn In Indonesia, in Lamongan. 8 students are studying at Islamic University of Lamongan and 14 students are studying at Darul Ulum Islamic University Lamongan.They mainly uses Melayu and Thai language in daily communication
The interviews were done to four Thai students who study at the English Department of Islamic University of Lamongan
Summary
English is very important for international communication. English is the dominant language used by many people around the world in both oral and written. English is a foreign language to learn in Thailand because it is needed to communicate, work, and transfer knowledge. He wants to increase English language education standards at all levels. If talking to an adult or communicating with government officials, they must use Thai language to communicate politely because Thai language is the official language Even though they are studying in Indonesia, they always speak Melayu or Indo language to communicate with friends, teachers and others, except students who study English major will speak English in the classroom. It is possible because their mother tongue is Melayu language and their second language is Thai They frequently cannot speak or communicate well in English in daily life. Linguistic problems are problems about languages itself and Non-linguistic problems are the problems
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