International Journal of English Literature and Culture

Vol. 13(2), pp. 50-57, September 2025

 ISSN: 2360-7831

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijelc2025200

 

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Abstract

 

This study aimed at investigating speaking difficulties experienced by EFL university students, the study took place at King Khalid University, College of Languages and Translation in the university academic year (2023- 2024). The researcher has adopted the descriptive-analytical method and collected data using a questionnaire administered to (30) fourth-year students. To analyze the data the researcher has used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings of the study revealed that EFL King Khalid University students encounter serious speaking difficulties when they speak in English; they fail to convey their ideas because they think that they have not developed sufficient linguistic knowledge that will enable them to communicate effectively, they feel worried about making mistakes, moreover, speaking classes are often dominated by active students while others talk very little or never speak. In light of the study's findings, the researcher recommends that university textbooks give more attention to speaking skills. Teachers should use communication materials that suit the level and the needs of the students. Moreover, teachers need to raise the students' awareness about the importance of communication in the process of foreign language learning.

 

Keywords: speaking skills, communication, foreign language learning.  

 

Cite This Article As: Elzein Fadl Allah, MA (2025). An Investigation of Speaking Challenges amongst EFL Fourth Year Students at King Khalid University. Inter. J. Eng. Lit. Cult. 13(2): 50-57