ANALYZING THE PRACTICE FACTORS THAT AFFECT STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILLS: THE CASE OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS AT ADOLA WOYU SECONDARY SCHOOL

<strong>ABSTRACT: </strong>The major goals of this study were to look into and analyses the factors that affect speaking ability in the context of Adola-Woyu secondary school in case grade 11 students. It analyzes the elements that affect students' speaking abilities in English classroom, it was conducted using a descriptive research design that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presetation techniques. In random sampling method, 117 pupils in grade eleven from AdolaWoyu secondary school were chosen, along with six English teachers. To gather data, questionnaire, interview, and classroom observation were used. The study findings were that the students' rarely use of the English language both inside and outside of the classroom, inability to express themselves, and shyness to talk freely in front of their peers were all presented. On the other hand, the study found that the main causes of poor speaking abilities were a shortsgeof time, lack of motivation, lack of active participation, lack of teaching and learning materials, lack of basic vocabulary skills, lack of interest in learning speaking. Based on the above finding the researcher made the following conclusions: Most of the students English speaking ability were affected by affective and linguistic factors. For instance; students’ participating in speaking English class, the process of becoming fluent speaker takes long time, and aiso Students have a different educational background, that which makes them hard to use foreign language in every day lesson. Based on the above conclusions the researcher made the following recommendation: the most crucial strategies for minimizing these characteristics included developing a close rapport with students, employing pertinent teaching and learning materials, implementing learners-centered approaches, speaking English with a native speaker, participating in discussions on various topics, allotting enough time, regularly practicing with classmates, and having teachers assist with role-playing exercises were all the best ways to improve speaking abilities. Finally, this case needs management attention to evaluate the strategies to overcome the problems in speaking English.