PROBLEMS RELATED TO SPEAKING SKILL
Abstract
This study investigates the problems faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in developing speaking skills. The study was conducted with a group of 30 EFL learners at a university in Uzbekistan. Data were collected through a questionnaire and interviews. The results showed that the learners faced a number of problems, including lack of confidence, fear of making mistakes, limited vocabulary, poor pronunciation, difficulty in organizing ideas, and lack of fluency.
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