ROLE OF SELF-ESTEEM IN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS IN ADOLESCENT LEARNERS

<p>The aim of this paper was to find out selfesteem and English-speaking skills in<br>adolescent learners and the relationship<br>between self-esteem and English-speaking<br>skills. This study involved 100 adolescent<br>students (boys & girls) in the age group of<br>16 to 18 years. Rosenberg Self-esteem<br>Scale and English-Speaking Skills<br>questionnaire were administered. The<br>results reveal that there is a significant and<br>positive correlation between the learner’s<br>self –esteem and English-speaking skills. In<br>addition, the obtained results indicate that<br>14% of the adolescents have low selfesteem, 48% have average self-esteem and<br>38% have high self-esteem. Moreover, 13%<br>of the adolescents have low Englishspeaking skills, 49% have average Englishspeaking skills and 38% have high Englishspeaking skills. The study could have<br>implications for English language teachers,<br>learners and text book writers.</p>