Use of Effective Teaching Strategies for Improving Spoken English of Students at Graduate Level in Public Universities

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine the effective teaching methodology to improve English speaking skills at the graduate level, as the modern world is a global village and the communities of the world are getting closer to each other. The study focused on the adoption of appropriate methods, approaches, and techniques to teach the English subject at the graduate level. Two questionnaires were developed for this purpose, one for teachers and one for students. The results of this study showed various problems being faced in the English language teaching classes in public institutions, which included as: The teachers having not attended any pre-service training course, the non-existence of any special training for the teachers to manage large-sized ELT classes, discipline, lack of proper teaching aids, the school administration's indifferent attitude, unsuitable curriculum, the impossibility of checking home assignments, a faulty examination system, etc. The study recommended maintaining discipline, providing teachers with pre-service and in-service training, giving individual attention especially to weak students, implementing an effective evaluation system, and adopting modern teaching aids to improve learners' speaking skills. The researcher gave some recommendations for future research as well.