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December 22, 2025International Journal of Instruction

Identifying English Speaking Needs Among Secondary School Students

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ZAZeti Aqmar AlpikriAAAmelia Abdullah

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Overview

Mixed-methods approach reveals challenges faced by students in grammar and language learning, indicating the need for improved speaking instruction.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate speaking proficiency and identify learning needs among secondary school students in Malaysia.
  • Mixed-methods approach using self-assessment questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
  • Data collected from 90 Form 4 students and five English language teachers.
  • Analysis of quantitative and qualitative findings to assess challenges in speaking skills.
  • Students reported significant difficulties in grammar, fluency, and vocabulary.
  • Qualitative feedback from teachers confirmed the same challenges.
  • Need for improved instruction integrating grammar and vocabulary development.

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Alpikri et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69488bc877063b71e748ced5https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2026.19111a
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