Title:
DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS OF NON-LINGUISTIC STUDENTS THROUGH USING THE SHADOWING METHOD

Authors:
Do Thi Ngoc Phuong , Pham Thu Huyen , Le Tran Viet Hung and Le Thuy Quynh, Vietnam

Abstract:
The study discusses the most common issues that first year non-majored students encounter in the process of improving their English speaking skills; their regular methods of practicing speaking skill and their attitude toward these methods. It analyzes the results obtained from the questionnaire survey conducted before the experimental phase, which are examined in depth to gain insights into the participants' perceptions and attitudes towards the topic. The experimental lesson plans are made based on these research findings, which mainly concentrate on the categories that students find difficult and confusing. Likewise, by researching students’ attitude toward regular learning methods for speaking skill, further additions can be added to the experimental plan so that it becomes more appropriate and easier for students to approach during the process. In short, the study is to provide a detailed overview of the theoretical foundation for the experimental phase using Shadowing technique.