TEACHING SPEAKING

MERY ARIANSYAH

Fourth Semester of English Department

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Summary of The Sixth Meeting on April 24, 2014

TEACHING SPEAKING

Speaking is oral communication or expression is needed by human to sending information. Speaking is an action of expressing thoughts and feelings in spoken language. The action itself is about sending messages from a speaker to the listener that uses verbal language. The way can help us to be able have English conversation in our environment is build the motivations of our self. The manner to build them depends on how far we want to get it. We need to practice more. There are several obstacles that hinder the learning process of speaking, including the following:

Ø  Native language

Without them knowing or not usually the mother tongue accent that still cannot be changed in speaking. But  to overcome this need a long process and can not be removed instantly.

Ø    Age

In learning to speak English should distinguish words that we convey to students, such as children, usually to mimic or in response to what teachers say new vocabulary to students. Teaching language is really related with the age of students. In every age there is some uniqueness which can support the teaching processes, and it can be hard obstacle in teaching.

Ø   Teaching materials

The materials and methods shall be in accordance with the development of students. The teachers can use the song, puzzles, games, and exciting pictures during the teaching and learning process.

Ø   Motivation and concern for good speaking

Teacher can help students to perceive or develop motivation by showing, that their skills can be developed.

There are 5 ways to improve your spoken English :

1)      Improve your English pronunciation

Good pronunciation will help people understand your spoken English clearly, even if you don’t know many words.

2)      Listen to more English

You can listening audio, and after than you can repeat pronounciation what are you listen.

3)      Practice reading English out loud (read and speak)

Read slowly and focus on pronouncing each word correctly. Circle the words that are difficult to pronounce and repeat each one ten times.

4)      Learn phrases, not just individual words

Whenever you learn a new word, try saying it in a complete sentence. Say each sentence ten times to practice and memorize it.

5)      Learn from real English conversations

You can study English conversations with the practice with your family, your friend, etc.