| dc.description.abstract | Speaking is one of the most valuable skills of the English language, because it is a basic tool for discussion. Therefore, speaking is recognized as integral part of language skills that requires students to become competent in that area through training and practice. Furthermore, students have perception in dominant factors to improve speaking ability, students’ perception is the aspect of learning process, as it can affect their attitude towards learning and their understanding, to improve speaking ability there are several factors include daily exercise, listen to English music, Environment or community, and motivation to learn.
This study aims to find out the dominant factors to improve speaking skills from the students’ perspectives. The research design in this study used qualitative method. The researcher took 4 samples from students who participated in the English speaking competition, for example, those who participated in the English Debate. The researcher took data by sending questions through WhatsApp and also face to face if there was anything unclear about the explanation from the participants.
The findings of this study showed there are several factors that can affect English speaking skills, when learners practice with friends or partners, learners can also practice alone, and learners are able to hone their brain and tongue when speaking in front of many people besides that they also become more confident, as well as by balancing input and output, learning and listening are balanced with speaking English. The most dominant factors in honing English speaking skills are by doing regular practice, joining an environment or community that motivates/supports learning English, and also the use of media. Participants said that these factors are very influential in honing their skills to be better than before.
The researcher gives two suggestions for future researchers. First, Since many prior researchers have discussed the topic using qualitative methods, it is preferable for future researchers to use methods other than qualitative research with narrative inquiry design. Secondly, when it comes to the study participants, it is best for researchers to use a large number of participants in order to obtain the desired amount of information. Keywords: Speaking Ability, Dominant Factors, EFL Students’ Perspectives | en_US |
