FLUENCY AND ACCURACY IN SPOKEN ENGLISH - IMPLICATIONS FOR CLASSROOM PRACTICE IN A BILINGUAL CONTEXT

Abstract

The article is an attempt to address the need for developing the speaking skill among our EFL learners in schools. The need was borne out in a survey conducted among EFL in-service teachers. The survey also revealed certain classroom practices which are possible causes for low spoken English proficiency. The speaking skill is defined, high-lighting the importance of both fluency and accuracy in expressing communicative intent. In the light of the possible causes for low spoken proficiency, guidelines are provided on how to develop speaking skills.