Improving Students’ Speaking Ability
Through Problem Solving Technique
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
This chapter present background of the study, formulation of
the research problem, the purpose of the study, significant of the study,
definition of the key terms and organization of the study.
A. Background
of the Study
English is one of international languages. English is the
language which is used by most countries in the world. It functions as a means
of communication for many activities amonggovernments over the world. Besides,
English is used as science of knowledge,new invention in field of modern
technology, pharmaceutical, medical,etc.
English has four basic skills they are speaking, listening,
writing, and reading. In this section, the writer focuses on speaking skill
because speaking is the most important skill that should be mastered by
students in order to communicate in English fluently. The four language skills
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all interconnected.
Proficiency in each skill is necessary to become a well-rounded communicator
but the ability to speak is the most significance way to reflect thoughts,
opinions, and feelings to have an interaction or communication with other
people.
In this case, the students must study hard to master
speaking and the teacher should create good atmosphere in class. However, it is
contrary to the real situation in class. In fact, the English instruction in
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