IN TSHS: BASIS IN IMPROVING

THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ABSTRACT
 This paper discusses the difficulties and causes
perceived by HUMMS student ofTapinac Senior High
School in learning speaking and the efforts made by
them toovercome their difficulties from both observation
and interview, this study reveals that allstudents
encounter various difficulties in English ability. The
prevalent problem faced bythe students was lack of
vocabulary while being afraid of making mistakes most
theprime cause the problem which hindered time to
speak. The student had striven tocope with their
problems in learning speaking, but their attempts had
not been yetampleand successful.
PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
Introduction
 Some students are afraid to speak in English in front of
their class because they think of what their classmates
and teachers say about them by speaking we do not
mean merely attering words through math, it means
conveying message through the words of the math. This
skills is also neglected in the classroom.Students do not
get any chance either in their classroom or outside to
speak in english. Learning to speak also demands lot of
practice and attention. Speaking is one of the most
important skills to be developed and enhanced means
of effective communication. It is regard one of the most
difficult aspects of language.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

 The study will be conducted to analyze the common

difficulties of TSHS Students in speaking English
fluently thereby help them improve their
communication skill. Specifically , it aims to find
ways and improving the skill of students.
1.How do HUMMS Students profile be described in
terms of Speak in English:
2.How do HUMMS Students fluently speaking in
English be described in terms of Speak in English:
1.1 Recitation
1.2 Public Speaking
3. What are the hindrances usually encounter while
speaking English ?
4.What are the possible ways to enhance the skills of
HUMSS Students in speaking english fluently?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The researchers aim to know the common difficulties

of speaking English fluently among HUMSS students
because the researchers want to help the students
improve their skills in speaking english.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
The results of the study can be used in giving ideas
on a certain problem and programs where design
for students.

TEACHERS It will help the teachers give some

thoughts or ideas of enhancing the communication
skills of students. The teachers will know where to
focus on because of the common difficulties that the
researchers will find out.
STUDENTS It may help the student to solve their
problem in Speaking English. The student may
increase their self confidence and can be used it to
their future job.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION The research will be
conducted only at Tapinac Senior High School,
which will include Grade 11 and 12 HUMSS
students for SY. 2019-2020, first semester.
THEORETICAL

According to Dina Ai-Jamai, Ghadeera Ai-jamar English

language teaching 7(1) 19-27, 2014. Speaking
problems can be a major challenge to every student
because most of them are not willing to learn and
unfamiliar with it, and few of these are fear committing
mistake and hesitate to speak to english because of
what others may think if they find a mistake, They can
laugh at them or insult them. Where as students have
limited time to learn english in class, and they will still
do not have enough time to practice English outside the
class, cause the environment does not support the
student to speak English frequently.
Common Difficulties in Speaking English Fluently of HUMSS Student in TSHS: Basis Improving Communication Skill
Figure 1: Conceptual Paradigm

The Researcher’s will know

what are Specific problem
of HUMSS students In speaking
English

The study aims to know the The study wants to distinguished

difficulties of HUMSS what really problem is by
student by the use of the use of statistical
survey questionnaire treatment and get

the result
HYPOTHESIS
Common difficulties in speaking English fluently has no
significant effect in the communication of HUMSS Students.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
TSHS- a senior high school offers academic strand such as
STEM, HUMSS, ABM, GAS and TVL strands.
FLUENTLY- with an ability to express oneself easily and
articulately
HINDRANCE- an obstacle or problem in speaking English
fluently.
ENHANCE- to increase or improve oral communication skills
especially in English. Conceptual
Methods of Research

This chapter present and describe the research

methodology it contains the method, the respondent,
the instrument and its validation, the administration
of the instrument and the statistical treatment of
data. Descriptive research is purposive process of
data gathering, analyzing classifying and
tabulating the data about prevailing conditions,
processes, trends and cause-effect relationships and
then adequate and accurate interpretation about
such data with or without aid of statistical
treatment.
RESEARCH DESIGN

The research design will utilize the descriptive

design because the research aims to know the
common difficulties of HUMSS 11 and 12 in
speaking English. By the use of acquiring data the
researcher will find ways to solve the problem.
Respondents of Study

The study will be conducted at Tapinac Senior High

School(TSHS) 91 out of 116 Gr.12 Humss Students
were include in the study as sample.

Strand (HUMMS) Population Students

Grade 11 60 47
Grade 12 56 44
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The researcher instruments used to be the source of

data in the study were survey questionnaire. A set
of survey questionnaire were specially made by the
researcher as instrument in gathering the data and
information which determined the profile of the
respondents, their students’ knowledge, student skills,
students values, ethics and attitudes and
behavioural pattern in terms of:
*Statistical Treatment
*Weighted Mean

HUMSS 12 = 56
HUMSS 11 = 60
116 = N
5% = e
n=N
1+Ne2
n= 116
1+(116)(0.05)2
n=116
1+(116)(0.0025)2
N= 89.92/90n
S= N
= 90
116
s= 0.78
56 x 0.78 =44
60 x 0.78= 47
HUMSS 11= 47
HUMSS 12= 44
RESEARCHER LOCALE

The study will be conducted at Tapinac Senior High

School Division of Olongapo City. It is located at
13th Donor St. East TapinacOlongapo City
Figure 2. Map Showing the Location of the Research locale
CONSTRUCTION OF VALIDATION OF SURVEY
The questionnaire / checklist will be checked and
modified by the researcher adviser to find errors in
research and make the checklist clearer for those
who will answer the questions.
DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE
The researchers will make an approval letter to
conduct the study at East Tapinac Senior High
School regarding the distribution of questionnaires
for respondents of HUMSS 11 and 12.
SAMPLING PROCEDURE
The researchers used the stratified sampling to
avoid having bias in picking of the respondents .
The researchers also made a proper way to flow
the questionnaire.
Presentation, Analysis, Interpretation

This chapter presents Analysis, Finding and

Interpretation of data for the clearer presentation,
appropriate table were used.
The Table 1shows the profile of the grade 11 and
12 according to the age, the majority of the grade
11 and 12students are under 15-21 years old
which has the frequency of seventy-nine (79) or
98.75%. The result implies student at this age are
actively encountered this kind of problem in terms
of speaking English.
 Age Frequency Percentage
15-21 79 98.75%
22 above 1 1.25%

Total 80 100%

Table1. Frequency distribution of respondents

according to age
On the distribution of Grade 11 and 12 students in
term of sex, there were 35 male with a percentage
of 43.75 , while female has the frequency of 45
with a percentage of 56.25. The result implies that
female encountered more of this kind of problems
than male.
 Sex Frequency Percentage
Male 35 43.75%
Female 45 56.25%
Total 80 100%
 Female
 104+52 = 156/80 = 1.95
 59+123 = 182/80 = 2.275
 117+57 = 174/80 = 2.175
 105+49 = 154/80 =1.925
 119+57 = 176/80 =2.2
 85+45 = 130/80 =1.625
 99+43 = 142/80 =1.775
 95+52 = 147/80 =1.8375
 113+56 = 169/80 =2.1125

Male
1. 75+36 = 105/80 = 1.3125
2. 84+33 = 117/80 = 1.4625
3. 87+35 = 122/80 = 1.525
4. 84+07 = 121/80 = 1.5125
5. 95+37 = 130/80 = 1.625
6. 79+33 = 112/80 = 1.4
7. 78+33 = 111/80 = 1.3875
8. 76+33 = 109/80 = 1.3625
9. 83+38 = 121/80 = 1.5125
 Overall
156+105/80
182+117/80
174+122/80
154+121/80
176+130/80
130+112/80
142+111/80
147+109/80
169+121/80
Overall 

HUMSS STUDENTS
Weighted Mean DescriptiveRating
156+105/80
 3.26 Often
182+117/80
 3.74 Often
174+122/80
 3.7 Often
154+121/80
 3.44 Often
176+130/80
 3.82 Often
130+112/80
 3.03 Often
142+111/80
 3.16 Often
147+109/80
 3.2 Often
169+121/80
 3.63 Often
 Table 2.

HUMSS STUDENTS

QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS Weighted Mean Descriptive

Rating

1. I have fear in speaking in English. 3.26 Often

1. I’m afraid to make mistakes when speaking in English. 3.74 Often

1. I feel shy when speaking English in front of people. 3.7 Often

1. I think I’m not good enough in conversing in English. 3.44 Often

1. I feel nervous when speaking English in front of people. 3.82 Often

1. I don’t have other vocabularies in English 3.03 Often

1. It’s embarrassing to me every time I speak English in front of people. 3.16 Often

1. I find it difficult in understanding the concept of unfamiliar English word. 3.2 Often

1. I need help in enhancing my English speaking skills. 3.63 Often

Table2. Shows mean distribution of the Common
Difficulties of HUMSS Student in Speaking English
Fluently: Basis Improving Communication Skills. The
highest indicator from the HUMSS Students was
number 5 “I feel nervous when speaking English in
front of people” which has a weighted mean of (x
= 4.07) and descriptive rating of often (O) and the
lowest indicator is number 6“I don’t have other
vocabulary in English” where (x = 3.03) is the
weighted mean with descriptive rating of often (O).
Summary, Conclusion and
Recommendation

Summary of Findings
The major findings based on the specific questions
raised in this study are as follows:
In answering Problem No. 1,
“What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
Age: There were 98.75% under the age of 15-21 and
1.25% from 22 above.
Sex: There were 43.75% from male students and
56.25% from female students.
 In answering Problem No.2, “Common Difficulties of HUMSS
Students Speaking in English Fluently: Basis Improving
Communication Skills”
 2.1 Statement #1, Often, there were 3.26 weighted mean
from the respondents, Statement #2, Often, has a weighted mean
of 3.74, Statement #3, Often, 3.70 is the weighted mean, Statement
#4, Often, has a weighted mean of 3.44, Statement #5, Often,
3.82 is the weighted mean, Statement #6, Often, has a weighted
mean of 3.03 from the respondents, Statement #7 Often, has a
weighted mean of 3.16 from the respondents, Statement #8, Often,
has a weighted mean of 3.20 from the respondents, Statement #9,
Often, has a weighted mean of 3.63 from the respondents.

CONCLUSION
The following conclusions are made based on the finding obtained
on the study.
The majority of the respondent’s age are between 15-21 years
old. There were 98.75% under the age of 15-21 having actively
encountered this kind of problem in terms of speaking English.
There were 56.25% out of the total respondents are actively
encountered this kind of problems than male.
The researchers found out that 35 male with a percentage of
43.75% has a problem in terms of speaking English fluently.
After getting the weighted mean, the descriptive result from most of
the questions /statements answered by the respondents are “often”.
RECOMMENDATION

In this study we recommend to practice their English

speaking skills everyday try to communicate to other
people in English language, also read an English books,
it will help the students to widen their vocabulary to
speak fluently. In this practice the students can now face
and speak in front of people, self-confident is needed
to deliver a message orderly to convince the people to
listen. Speaking in crowd of people is really fearful, but
once they stand there with confident and self-trust they
will surpass all the nervous and fear in their body.