Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the strategies English teachers use to enhance
students’ speaking skills at Kuyera Secondary School. Descriptive survey research was applied.
The sample populations of this study were teachers and students.80 students were selected using
simple random sampling (lottery) method and 6 teachers were also selected using availed
sampling technique. This study collected data using questionnaire, interview and observation to
achieve methodological triangulation. It used self administered questionnaire that contains 32
items for each teacher and student, which was adapted and modified from Pal (2015), and
classroom observation and interview with teachers also employed. Data was analyzed using
descriptive statistics, frequency and percentage. Data obtained through observation and
interview analyzed qualitatively. The result of the present study showed that teachers were not
seen using the following strategies such as: dialogues role-play, debating, picture description,
etc to enhance students’ speaking skills. The major findings of this study suggested that the
strategies English language teachers use to enhance students’ speaking skills were not
significantly helped students to improve their English speaking skills. Therefore, based up on the
conclusion drawn from the study, the school English language teachers did not use strategies
properly in order to enhance students’ English language speaking skill. Then, according to the
findings and conclusions all the responsible bodies: teachers, students, school administrators
and other stakeholders should cooperate and work hard to develop English language speaking
skill in this school.
