An Investigation On Iranian Students’ Weaknessess In Spoken English

Abstract

There have been a lot of debates within the English language learning profession on issues related to the students? learning of English, especially the speaking component. Non-English speakers have no choice but to learn English in order to survive in an international market and in an education institution, in particular. In Iran, how Iranian students learn the spoken English, is more complicated than in the case of other skills. A total of 100 male and female third – grade students and 20 teachers in two high schools were asked to state their views on Iranian students? English speaking weaknesses. The most significant finding was improper method used to teach English language in Iran. Keywords: Weaknessess, English & Speak