Role of Techniques of Teaching for Improving Fluency in Spoken English

Abstract

This paper presented what is considered a humble attempt in re-appraising and identify key areas which could improve fluency in spoken English to a fairly reasonable and appreciable level as opposed to perfection. It argues that attaining proficiency in English forms a pedagogical dilemma for the learners of English as a second language.  Therefore, the paper argued that fluency in English could be achieved through teaching techniques, which automatically come from the teacher who knows the teaching and learning situations of his or her class very well. In this way, the paper proposed a combination of context-based and communicative language teaching approaches to improve spoken English. The background of the study featured the significance of context-based approach and Communicative language teaching C. L. T as integral approaches or techniques have been highlighted. It outlined and discussed some techniques, such as interactive sessions, group-based approaches and habit formations a teachers of English should adopt and apply in their lesson deliveries. The paper finally pointed out measures language teachers, as well as learners, should embrace for them to be well-immersed in using techniques of teaching in their lesson deliveries. It also offers recommendations, among which is the curriculum designers should prioritize the periodic seminars or workshops for language teachers to help them update their knowledge