EFL TEACHERS' CHOICES ON THE TEACHING STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILLS

Abstract

Mastering speaking skills is paramount for vocational high school students, as it can enhance
their employability and career prospects. Hence, the role of teachers in selecting and
implementing strategies in teaching speaking is vital. However, to measure the success of
speaking that develops students' interpersonal skills, teachers must be able to consider a
suitable strategy that meets the demands of the students. The current study intends to
investigate the teaching strategies employed by English teachers when teaching English
speaking skills to students in Grades X, XI, and XIII. This research was conducted in one of the
vocational schools in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. A qualitative method was used to collect
the data. The interviews and observations were conducted with the teachers. The findings
revealed that the teachers taught speaking using Fishbowl, Role-play, and Storytelling, which
they believe can intensify students' critical thinking, confidence, participation, and knowledge
in speaking. It shows that the teachers met their success in improving students' speaking skills
by using those strategies.