THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING ABILITY ON ESA METHOD OF THAI STUDENTS
Keywords:
Speaking ability, Problems of speaking, ESAAbstract
This study aimed: 1) to present the importance of English langue in daily life; 2) to find out the problems of speaking activities; and 3) to present the Engage- Study- Activate Approach Effectively to develop the English speaking ability of Thai students. The findings were as follows: 1. In Thailand, the English language is obviously considered one of the most influential languages. Learning the English language is a necessity in daily life. Most international companies in Thailand will expect their employees to be able to converse in English 2. Problems of speaking activities are inhibition, nothing to say, low and uneven participation and mother tongue use. 3. The Engage- Study- Activate method can be one effective teaching approach that teachers and relevant persons who are interested in this technique can apply in their careers to help their students to learn effectively. The findings can be significant for teachers and students to develop effective teaching and learning regarding speaking using the Engage- Study- Activate method to improve speaking ability.
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