An Investigation into the Problems in Speaking English Experienced by Tertiary Level Students in Bangladesh

Abstract

University students face enormous problems in Speaking English in Bangladesh. Though EFL (English as Foreign Language) and ESL (English as Second Language) learners have been learning English since their childhood, they still are not fluent in speaking English. There are several hindrances responsible for this. So, this paper intends to investigate those hindrances that are responsible for creating the barrier to English speaking fluency. As well, this study aims to explore the possible solutions from teachers’ and students’ perspectives of the difficulties and challenges they face in speaking English. In order to find the issue, the researcher used two questionnaires for teachers and students separately to specify major problems faced by the tertiary students of Bangladesh. In addition, an interview session was conducted where students participated and provided their opinions on problems of speaking English. In the end, the researcher has provided a few recommendations as to how to overcome the difficulties in Speaking English for Tertiary Students in Bangladesh. Keywords: Speaking English, Hindrances of fluency, Tertiary students, Point of view from teachers and students, Bangladesh.