Problems of Oral Communication in English among Bangladeshi Students

Abstract

In the mainstream ;institutional contexts of Bangladesh, students do not have much scope to practice English outside their classrooms. The lessons they have in the classes are not enough or help them speak English effectively. Although English is a compulsory, subject from the primary to the higher secondary level of education, students are not sufficiently exposed or opportunities for speaking English. As a result, many students do not possess adequate oral communication skills in English. In the cu.rent competitive job market, communication skill is an imperative for any good career both in national and international servings. k is generally assumed that shyness, pronunciation difficult, inadequate knowledge of grammar and inappropriate use of vocabulary items badly affect learners' oral communication. The present study aims at spotting different kinds of problems of spoken. English of Bangladeshi students with a view to suggesting some possible wales and nears or overcome then.