TALKSHOW AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL FOR STUDENTS OF BA RIA - VUNG TAU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

TALKSHOW AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL FOR STUDENTS OF BA RIA - VUNG TAU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Le Thi Xuan Vu xvulethi@gmail.com Ba Ria -Vung Tau College of Education 689 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ba Ria city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, Vietnam
Summary: 
English speaking skill is regarded as an important skill nowadays, but it is difficult for students to gain it while studying at college or university. This article explores the challenges students face while practicing speaking English, and introduces the incorporation of Talkshow into speaking activities to assist students in developing this skill.
Keywords: 
English speaking skills
difficulties
Talkshow
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