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DEVELOPING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS ENFORCING TESTING CRITERIA

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).18      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).18      Published : Jun 2019

Developing English Speaking Skills: Enforcing Testing Criteria

Abstract

    Language is product of four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. English language learning and examination has been reduced to reading and writing in Pakistan, at the University level. However, English Speaking Skills (ESS) are in high demand in professional life. ESS require testing and grading like English writing skills. This study is based on developing ESS through testing criteria. A survey of university freshmen was used to collect data. Using Kim's (2010) testing scales, the freshmen's ESS progress was gauged through their speaking performances. As a case study, this research used a longitudinal approach (two academic semesters) with a mixed methods approach. University English Language Teachers' (UELTs) and University Administrators /Management's (UANM) interviews were analyzed textually. A criterion as a yardstick helped the learners to fit in to the optimum.

    (1) Nailah Riaz
    PhD Scholar, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sham Haidar
    Assistant Professor, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Riaz Hassan
    Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences,Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Riaz, Nailah, Sham Haidar, and Riaz Hassan. 2019. "Developing English Speaking Skills: Enforcing Testing Criteria." Global Social Sciences Review, IV (II): 132-142 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).18

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