Tackling the Essentials : Student Needs In English speaking skill development in SMA Al Iman
Keywords:
Speaking Proficiency, Needs Analysis, Fluency, Vocabulary, Grammar, SMA Al-Iman, Communicative Competence.Abstract
This research aims to identify the English speaking proficiency levels and analyze the specific learning needs of Grade XI students at SMA Al-Iman Sidenreng Rappang. Using a qualitative descriptive method, ten students were selected randomly as research informants. Data were collected through a structured speaking assessment and a needs-analysis questionnaire adapted from Brown (2004) and Hutchinson & Waters (1987). The speaking assessment measured five components: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The results showed that 50% of students were at the Beginner level, 30% at the Elementary level, and 20% at the Intermediate level, with no students reaching the Advanced level. These findings indicate that students generally have limited speaking proficiency and require targeted support to improve communicative competence.
Needs analysis data revealed that students highly recognize the importance of English speaking skills for academic, professional, and communicative purposes. However, they face significant challenges in fluency, vocabulary mastery, grammatical accuracy, pronunciation, and confidence. Students also expressed strong motivation to enhance their speaking skills through interactive activities, constructive feedback, and increased opportunities for authentic communication. Based on these findings, the study emphasizes the need for a learner-centered and needs-based instructional approach to support effective speaking skill development in secondary education contexts
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