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FACTORS AFFECTING THE CONFIDENCE OF GRADE 7 STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE HIGH SCHOOL IN SPEAKING ENGLISH

Abstract The purpose of the study was to identify the factors affecting the acquisition of speaking skills in English amongst secondary students in University of La Salette, High School. Teachers us e Standard English for instruction yet the learners find it difficult to communicate using Standard English and this is reflected when expressing themselves. The main concern was to identify factors affecting students‟ acquisition of speaking skills in English. The objectives were to: establish the instructional resources used in teaching speaking skills in English, establish the methods teachers of English use in the teaching of speaking skills, establish the common errors that students made when speaking in English and to identify other factors affecting the acquisition of speaking skills in English. The findings of the study were to provide teachers of English, students and the heads of English department with insights on the problems that students face in the process of acquiring speaking skills in English as well as help them improve their verbal communicative ability. The scope involved the grade 7 students in ULSHS. Literature was reviewed as per the study objectives and a descriptive questionnaire was employed to gather information on the factors that affected students acquisition of speaking skills in English. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedule, observed schedule and a checklist. The analyzed data were presented descriptively using tables, charts, graphs and percentages. The findings indicated that English course books, literary texts and the library were the most available and accessible instructional resources in the schools. Teachers used few learner-centered teaching methods that enhanced students to speak English in the classroom. However, in the questionnaires teachers indicated that they employed the method in teaching English speaking skills. Students made errors when they spoke in English. Students‟ acquisition of speaking skills in English was affected by their age of enrolment, lack of motivation and lack of practice. It was concluded that schools lacked variety of instructional resources. Age of enrolment in school affected acquisition of speaking skills. Teachers did not employ enough teaching methods that could give students opportunities to practice speaking good English. This would minimize the errors they made while speaking English. The researcher

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recommended provision of a variety of instructional resources and teachers to vary the teaching methods that enable students to acquire speaking skills in English successfully.

Keywords Speaking, Importance, Characteristics, Problems, Factors.

Introduction English speaking is not an easy task because speakers should know many significant components like pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Enough speaking skill especially on English Language for speakers makes them to communicate with others. Speaking is one of the most important of all the four language skills because individual who learns a language are referred to as the speakers of that language (Ur, 1996). We know that English is a Foreign/ Second Language and learning of English speaking skill is a opportunity to make learners more knowledgeable on speaking English. Some students experienced lack of confidence when they realize that their conversation partners have not understood them or when they do not understand other speakers (Juhana, 2012, p.102). Sometimes, students that lack confidence are found to be extremely tearful and timid. They are reluctant to express their opinions and even in class they are unable to utter a complete meaningful sentence/thoughts. Their mindset were focused more about being criticize or rejected by others when they are speaking and lack of faith in their capabilities. Less confident learners feel uncomfortable. These happening with commonly occurred on Grade 7 students. As we know that High School was a memorable stage of education but English is the one important language to learn and PSEP is the major speaking program for the development of speaking skills of the learners. There are relevant factors that affect the confidence of learners, And what is the reason behind the encounters of the learners that blocks them to express their skills on speaking and some activities that involves English language. The researches were interested in determining the factors that lacks the confidence of the Grade 7 students of the University of La Salette High School in speaking English. They are also desire to determine the different factors that affects the confidence of the Grade 7 students towards speaking in English the English Language. The findings may affect the techniques, methodologies and strategies of the teacher in teaching English to the students especially to the Grade 7 students of the ULSHS. (languageinindra.com ISSN 1930-2940) ijreeonline.com, (2019).

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Review Related Literature The Internal Factors which students attitude towards speaking English was mentioned by Kelly and Watson (1986) that the attitude in communication situation can influence people’s behavior in that situation. People might avoid a situation if they perceive that situation as being too difficult, they will also present themselves that they lack confidence. Probably, self-acceptance is they are trying to seek in speaking in English Fluently. As per the research, self-confidence is an essential attitude that makes a positive perception of the abilities of the students. It is attributed to personal characteristics such as optimism, enthusiasm, affection, pride, independence and also the ability to cope with emotional maturity. Other reasons that by speaking in English confidently, that people see and feel about themselves can be considerably influenced by others and their communication with others. Thanks to Zimbardos study, he had cited in Kelly and Watson (1986) shyness is the people’s problem because they have been labeled as shy and they have accepted the label. Tanveer (2007) examined the factors caused anxiety for learners in learning speaking ability and the impact of anxiety on target language communication. The obtained result indicated that learners feeling of stress and anxiety stop their language learning and performance abilities. (http:/digi.library.tu.ac.thesis/,(ijreeonline.com, (2011). The External Factors which students personal factor in speaking English was mentioned by Kanar (1995) that if students second language is English, they will always speak their native language when they are out of an English class. However, it was advantageous improve their skills, especially, if a career in business is one of their aspirations. Most students recognize it and the English was the international business language. Therefore. Students should interact, commerce, meet to be proficient in their English speaking skills and talk to people who are nice in English. Furthermore, if any student confront any difficult in learning English, They are able to observe what successful students do and copy their behavior. They might have to join a study group including English native speakers, listen to the radio, watch T.V., and read English newspapers or magazines so as to immerse themselves in English speaking and culture. A study on the factors of increasing the development of learner’s speaking skills was carried by Boonkit (2010).

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The use of an appropriate activities for speaking can be a good strategy to decrease a speaker’s anxiety according to the result presented. By having the freedom to choose a topic urged the participants to feel comfortable, persuaded to speak English Language, and increase the speaking among EFL learners according to the result that was revealed. digi.library.tu.ac.thesis/, (2019). The Previous Studies on the factors affecting speaking skills is that some of the studies pertinent to the factors of influencing the speaking skill are reviewed. One hundred and thirty two Korean learners participated in the research of Park and Lee (2005) on what is the connection between second language learners anxiety, self-confidence, and speaking performance. The result showed that the student anxiety level had a negative relationship to their oral performance. Fissa, Mishah, and Mafat (1988) performed a study towards the difficulties of using English as a means of instruction and communication. The result of this study displayed that learners had many difficulties in using English language as a means of instruction. A lot of participants stated that their learners have low English Profiency. The result also indicated that a lot of learners faced serious difficulties in understanding the lectures content without translating or applying LI to deliver the content of the lectures. ijreeonline.com, (2019). When EFL students are able to speak fluently using the target language only then they are successful. Because the oral communication skills are regarded as the most crucial skills in English learning(Aleksandrzak,2011;Bashir,Azeem and Dogar, 2011;Hasan, 2014;Malihah,2010;Oradee,2012). It is also in line with Harmer(2000) that the instrument in facilitating a communication process are speaking skills which covers several aspects of language, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Anyway, speaking is hard and a challenging skill to realize. In realization, courage as a psychological aspect is needed in speaking and also a proper preparation to produce English as a target language. In addition, the lack of exposure, confidence, motivation and lack of motivation, Speaking skill and knowledge of students are factors that lacks the confidence of students in English speaking. Students need to have sufficient language knowledge and good mental state in order to achieve successful speaking. The mental aspect consists of bottom-up and top-down processes (Bashir, Azeem, Ashiq, and Dogar, 2011; Saville-Troike, 2006). It involves knowledge such as vocabulary, pronunciation and grammatical patterns.

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Anxiety is a sort of fear manifested by visual signs stated by Basic (2011). It is a part of Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) that was experienced by foreign language learners (Bashir et al., 2011; Horwitz, 2001; Horwitz et al., 1986). In the speaking skills anxiety is really a problem that was experienced mostly of the students in foreign language classes (Arnaiz & Guillen, 2012; Basic, 2011;Horwitz, 2001; Horwitz et al., 1986;Marwan, 2007; Tseng 2012; Wilson, 2006; Zhiping & Paramasivam, 2013) Sometimes, we do activities involving about speaking English like we chat, negotiate, discuss and give speech. For knowing a language than writing and reading fluently. Speaking fluently is considered to be a more better indicator for it (Bashir, 2011) In Thailand they not mastered the language although English was taught on elementary and nursery on Thai EFL students. Most of them are afraid of being criticize by others when they commit errors and some feel anxiety when talking with foreigners (Trent 2009). Confidence is the key together with fluency and accuracy. Organize their thoughts in a meaningful and logical sequence, use language in expressing values and judgments. Using the language quickly and confidently without any pauses, which is called fluency language learner regard speaking ability as the measure of knowing of language more than the ability in writing, reading and comprehending oral language. Speaking is the most important skill for acquiring and assessing speaking progress in terms of their accomplishment in spoken communication. English language has all time language authority and fundamental class marker in Pakistani Culture. Resting is important to observe the effectiveness of the teaching and learning.reseachgate.net, (2019).

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METHODOLOGY This section describes the methods and procedures conducted in this research. It contains research design used, participants of this research, research instruments used, data gathering procedure and data analysis used in this research. 

Research Design The quantitative descriptive research design was adopted by the researchers in doing the research for it described statistically gathered data from the participants or respondents of this research work. A quantitative research aims to determine the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent in a population. Quantitative descriptive research design usually measured once after a treatment and establishes only association between variables. 

Participants of the Research The participants or respondents of the research conducted composed of 220 students from the Grade 7 of the University of La Salette, Inc. – High School Department. A random sampling of students were conducted from 11 sections of Grade 7. There were 108 male students or 49.09 % and 112 female students or 50.91 % were surveyed. A table below presents the number of participants. Table 1. Number of Participants Participants Number Percentage Male 108 49.09 % Female 112 50.91 % Total 220 100 % 

Research Instrument The research employs a survey questionnaire composed of internal factors and external factors that influence the English proficiency of the participants of research conducted. The survey questionnaire items were answered by selecting the participants’ perceived agreement on the items listed such as Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. 

Data Gathering Procedures A letter was prepared for the conduct of research which asked for permission from the researchers’ adviser and advisers from the Grade 7 sections to gather data and the target participants. When the permission was granted, the researchers simultaneously gathered data from the target participants. The researchers also gathered relevant data and information from various materials available in the ULSHS Library for the review of related literature. Internet was

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also employed for gathering additional information as input to this research being conducted. 

Data Gathering Procedures In the analysis of data gathered from the survey questionnaire floated from the participants of this research were tabulated and analyzed employing the 4point Likert scale of 1 to 4 with numerical interpretation as 1 – Strongly Disagree, 2 – Disagree, 3 – Agree, and 4 – Strongly Disagree. A weighted mean formula was used to analyze the data obtained from the questionnaire. This formula is represented as: x̅ = Σwx/Σw, where x̅ is the weighted mean, Σ is the sum of, w is the weights, and x is the value. Table 2. The Four-Point Likert Scale Qualitative Interpretation of Data Numerical Qualitative Weighted Mean Range Value Interpretation 4 3.26 – 4.00 Strongly Disagree 3 2.51 – 3.25 Agree 2 1.76 – 2.50 Disagree 1 1.00 – 1.75 Strongly Disagree

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RESULTS This section provides the result of the data related to the problem which this study sought to answer the factors affecting the confidence of Grade 7 students of the University of La Salette in speaking English. The data was taken from 108 male and 112 female grade 7 students of the school. Male Table 1. Perception on the Internal Factors Affecting the Confidence of Grade 7 Male students of the University of La Salette in Speaking English. Internal Factors Do you think studying or learning English speaking makes you have more confidence in expressing self? Does studying English helps in maintaining a positive behavior of students? Do you think studying English helps to prevent fights? Do you think English helps in minimizing the shyness of a student? Do you think studying English helps to lessen the pride of a student? Do you think studying English helps in the perception of abilities of a student? Do you think studying English helps in the acceptance of people? Do you think studying English can influence the student’s communication in conversation? Do you think studying English helps students be enthusiastic? Do you think studying English makes a student more intelligent? Overall Mean

Weighted Interpretation Mean Strongly Agree 3.62 3.42

Strongly Agree Agree

2.85 3.29

Strongly Agree

3.15

Agree

3.48

Strongly Agree

3.48

Strongly Agree

3.56

Strongly Agree

3.39

Strongly Agree

3.57 3.38

Strongly Agree Strongly Agree

As shown in table 1 in relation to the perception of grade 7 male students of University of La Salette in the internal factors affecting their confidence in speaking English an overall mean of 3.38 or an interpretation of “Strongly Agree” was garnered. In relation to thinking, studying or learning English speaking makes them have more confidence in expressing themselves got the highest mean of 3.62 or an interpretation of “Strongly Agree”. Thinking that studying English helps in preventing fights got the lowest mean of 2.85 or an interpretation of “Agree”.

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As per the different items in the internal factors that may be affective to the confidence of the students in speaking English it implies that most of the respondents find internal factors to be significantly important in how they are able to go about themselves conversing to others in the English language. It also implies that being able to speak English fluently gives them a confidence boost from other individuals and also somehow they look more intelligent if the can speak English with ease. Table 2. Perception on the External Factors Affecting the Confidence of Grade 7 Male students of the University of La Salette in Speaking English. External Factors Lack of ability to adapt to different cultures limits frequency of communication and information obtained from clients Shyness is the cause of communication avoidance with clients Low level of self-esteem is one of the important factors contributing to anxiety while speaking in English Incorrect word stress and final sounds result in miscommunication with students Lack of understanding in accurate pronunciation usually bring about misunderstanding and communication problems Different communication styles from different nationality obstruct effective communication results Lack of intention to learn cultural differences discourages communication with clients Different attitudes toward rules and behaviors from different cultures block smooth oral communication Lack of proper practice for English speaking leads to discomfort while speaking English Time limits together with a lot of work requirements lessen my motivation to develop English speaking skill Overall Mean

Weighted Interpretation Mean Agree 3.08 Agree 2.97 Agree 3.05 3.13

Agree Agree

3.24 3.07

Agree

3.13

Agree

3.06

Agree

3.07

Agree Agree

3.03 3.08

Agree

As shown in table 2 in relation to the external factors affecting the male grade 7 students of University of La Salette in speaking English an overall mean of 3.08 or an interpretation of “agree” was garnered. In relation to lacking understanding in accurate pronunciation usually bring about misunderstanding and communication problems got the highest mean of 3.24 or an interpretation of “Agree”. Shyness being the cause of communication avoidance with others got the lowest mean of 2.97 or an interpretation of “Agree”.

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From the results of the table in relation to the external factors affecting the English speaking proficiency of the respondents it can be gleaned that external factors are not much causative for them in being good English speaking students. It only makes them hesitant in speaking English especially if they are not sure of the correct pronunciation and proper diction to use when they converse with other people. Female Table 3. Perception on the Internal Factors Affecting the Confidence of Grade 7 Female students of the University of La Salette in Speaking English. Internal Factors Do you think studying or learning English speaking makes you have more confidence in expressing self? Does studying English helps in maintaining a positive behavior of students? Do you think studying English helps to prevent fights? Do you think English helps in minimizing the shyness of a student? Do you think studying English helps to lessen the pride of a student? Do you think studying English helps in the perception of abilities of a student? Do you think studying English helps in the acceptance of people? Do you think studying English can influence the student’s communication in conversation? Do you think studying English helps students be enthusiastic? Do you think studying English makes a student more intelligent? Overall Mean

Weighted Mean

Interpretation

Strongly Agree 3.66 3.25

Agree Agree

2.83 3.04

Agree

3.02

Agree

3.21

Agree

3.25

Agree

3.48

Strongly Agree Agree

3.21 3.45 3.24

Strongly Agree Agree

As shown in table 3 in relation to the internal factors affecting the English speaking skills of female grade 7 students of University of La Salette an overall mean of 3.24 or an interpretation of “Agree” was garnered. Thinking, studying and learning English speaking makes them more confident in expressing themselves got the highest mean almost the same as their male counterpart with a mean of 3.66 and an interpretation of “Strongly Agree”. As to thinking that studying English helps in preventing fights it also got the lowest mean of 2.83 or an interpretation of “Agree”.

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As gleaned from the table both genders are almost the same in their perception on the different internal factors affecting the way they are able to speak English with results from the female gender a little higher than their male counterparts but they understand that somehow internal factors or the innate ability or drive of the individual studying and speaking the English language more important rather than considering the external factors around them. Table 4. Perception on the External Factors Affecting the Confidence of Grade 7 Female students of the University of La Salette in Speaking English. External Factors Lack of ability to adapt to different cultures limits frequency of communication and information obtained from clients Shyness is the cause of communication avoidance with clients Low level of self-esteem is one of the important factors contributing to anxiety while speaking in English Incorrect word stress and final sounds result in miscommunication with students Lack of understanding in accurate pronunciation usually bring about misunderstanding and communication problems Different communication styles from different nationality obstruct effective communication results Lack of intention to learn cultural differences discourages communication with clients Different attitudes toward rules and behaviors from different cultures block smooth oral communication Lack of proper practice for English speaking leads to discomfort while speaking English Time limits together with a lot of work requirements lessen my motivation to develop English speaking skill Overall Mean

Weighted Mean

Interpretation

Agree 3.05 Agree 3.04 Agree 2.99 3.03

Agree Agree

2.95 Agree 3.09 3.04

Agree Agree

3.07 3.14

Agree Agree

3.16 3.06

Agree

As shown in table 4 in relation to the external factors affecting English speaking by the female grade 7 students of the University of La Salette an overall mean of 3.06 or an interpretation of “Agree” was garnered. Having time limit together with a lot of work requirement lessen their motivation to develop English speaking skill got the highest mean of 3.16 or an interpretation of “Agree”.

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Lacking understanding in accurate pronunciation usually brings about misunderstanding and communication problems got the lowest mean of 2.95 or an interpretation of “Agree”. The implications that can be gleaned from the perception of the female grade 7 students shows that they do not put much importance in how they pronounce English words because most of them are not really that well versed in speaking English fluently. But the constraint of time limit and too much work requirement affects their motivation in developing good English speaking skills. Although they agree that it takes time to learn how to speak English properly they are not really convinced that the different external factors are important in how they are able to develop their English speaking skills.

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DISCUSSION This section discussed the findings of the study and analyzes the implications of these findings to come up with conclusions and recommendations that can be used to further the main topic of this study. Summary of Findings From the survey conducted on 220 respondents of the Grade 7 students of the University of La Salette with 108 male and 112 female the following were found. Male Internal Factors. In relation to the perception of the respondents on the internal factors affecting their English speaking skills an overall mean of 3.38 or an interpretation of “Strongly Agree” was garnered. External Factors. In relation to the perception of the respondents on the external factors affecting their English speaking skills an overall mean of 3.08 or an interpretation of “Agree” was garnered. Female Internal Factors. In relation to the perception of the respondents on the internal factors affecting their English speaking skills an overall mean of 3.24 or an interpretation of “Strongly Agree” was garnered. External Factors. In relation to the perception of the respondents on the external factors affecting their English speaking skills an overall mean of 3.06 or an interpretation of “Agree” was garnered. Conclusions As per the findings of the study it can be gleaned that there is little difference on the perception of both genders in the different internal and external factors affecting their English speaking skills. The findings implies that majority of the respondents believe that studying and learning English speaking somehow helps them boost their self-confidence and makes them able to express themselves more openly. That sometimes having proficient English speaking language can give them a way to prevent fighting with other individuals. It is also gleaned from the findings of the study that most of the respondents feel more intelligent if they are able to speak English more fluently. As to the external factors most of them find that not having proper English pronunciation skills results to them being misunderstood and communication problem. They also consider the time constraint and work demand that learning English speaking deterrent to them devoting much of their effort to learning efficient English speaking skills.

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Recommendations Basing from the findings and conclusion of the study the researchers came up with the following recommendations: 1. Special or remedial classes be initiated where students can attend of their own free will where English speaking skills are taught in an environment that encourages the students to fully express themselves with the criterion that they only do it using the English Language. 2. Associations that focus mostly on practicing English speaking skills such as debate, oratory and declamation clubs can be started to attract students to join and show their skills on speaking in English.

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