Difficulties in Speaking English of Second-Year English Major Students at University of Phan Thiet

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This study investigates the challenges faced by second-year English major students at University of Phan Thiet (UPT) in speaking English. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected through questionnaires administered to 80 students across two classes. The findings reveal that students face significant linguistic and psychological barriers to their speaking development. Linguistic difficulties include challenges in vocabulary acquisition, grammar comprehension, and pronunciation accuracy, while psychological barriers primarily involve issues related to self-confidence and anxiety. In light of these findings, the study recommends incorporating more interactive and communicative activities both inside and outside the classroom to help students overcome these obstacles and enhance their speaking proficiency.