STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS FOR THE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AT HANOI UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY

Abstract

This study aims to explore the difficulties and propose effective strategies for teaching English speaking skills to the first-year Students with Low English
Proficiency (SLEP). Two questionnaires were designed to investigate the learning and teaching of English-speaking skills among 60 randomly selected students
with weak English proficiency from different classes at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), along with 6 teachers who participated in the teaching. The findings
reveal that a lack of confidence; difficulty organizing thoughts in English, limited vocabulary, challenges in understanding others' responses, pronunciation
issues, and fear of making mistakes are key factors contributing to poor learning outcomes among these students. Based on the findings of the study, several
pedagogical recommendations are proposed for English teachers. These include targeted vocabulary exercises, structured speaking frameworks, active listening
exercises, pronunciation drills, confidence-building activities, and fostering interactive learning environments to optimize students' learning outcomes.