Ways to Improve English Speaking Skills at the Primary Level in India

This research project investigates methods to enhance English speaking abilities among primary-level students in India. The introduction highlights the importance of English as a foreign language and the challenges faced by Indian students in acquiring proficiency, emphasizing the need for communicative English teaching. The literature review examines various approaches, including the use of teacher's language, shared reading, phonics, and activities to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The project analyzes journal articles focusing on techniques to make English education more engaging, such as audio-visual supplements, flip methodology, role-playing, and games. The research underscores the importance of developing all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for effective communication. The findings suggest that a combination of interactive teaching methods, practical activities, and a focus on all language skills are essential for improving English speaking abilities in Indian primary schools. The research also emphasizes the importance of making English textbooks and education more interesting for students.

RESEARCH BASED PROJECT

Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY.................................................................................................................................................4
Literature review.....................................................................................................................................4
Rishav.T., (2017), How can we improve our English education in India?................................................14
Language And Culture,(2019)...............................................................................................................15
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................19
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................20

INTRODUCTION
English has become the se4cond foreign language. It is very much important for an
individual to develop the proficiency in English as this will assist them in eliminating the
communication barriers. English in India is a foreign language in multilingual country. It is the
language which has become symbol of people aspiration for quality in Education .The visible
effect of the presence of English language is that it is the language which is demanded by
everybody at the primary stage of schooling. There has been great debate on the level of
introduction of English language at primary level in India. The other topic of the debate is
related to the way students studying at primary level school in India can improve their English
speaking abilities. There has been debate on such topic Indian students at primary level in India
consider English language to be difficult. Therefore, there is great requirement for
communicative English teaching. Main objective of communicative teaching is to assist
students in primary level to develop the competency of speaking English.
The main aim of the research will be to identify the best ways through which students
studying at primary level in India can enhance their English speaking abilities.
MAIN BODY
Literature review
According to the research conducted by Adaba, 2017, an appropriate use of language by
teacher is very much essential in order to help Indian students in developing the proficiency to
speaking language. The other methods which can be utilized by primary level teacher for
supporting Indian children in enhancing their ability to speak English language are shared
reading of big books, use of reading cards, story reading rewriting activities etc. However, it
has been argued by other authors that improvement in specific language skills needs
comprehensive output as well as comprehensible input. As per the opinion of Ramadeep,2019,
the grammar construction by an individual student at primary level is considered to be as
fundamentally implicit. However, it has been argued by other authors that the phonic approach
can be utilized by primary teachers for teaching English language to the students. According to

the opinion of (), modified phonic approach which includes teaching through rhyming is one of
the best way to support primary level student in improving their English speaking ability.
However, it has been argued by other authors that primary teachers in Indian schools are
required to help student in development of the listening, speaking, writing and reading skills as it
will provide students an ease in learning English language. In context of India, training
provided to students are generally theoretical as well as bookish and English language is
thought from the exam point of view . As per the perception of other authors, the teachers can
conduct the different activities in order to assist children in enhancing their listening skills
which is very important in order to increase ability to speak English. However , it has been
argued by other authors that grammar should be taught in native language and other abilities
such as reading , writing, listening and speaking should be taught in English. The authors has
also stated that teaching the grammar in native language is considered to be as one of an
effective method of teaching as well as helping Indian students in primary language to improve
proficiency. According to the opinion of Reachlvy,2017, Reading as well as analyzing the
authentic text is one of the best way to help students in enhancing the ability to speak English.
The researcher has selected the topic identifying the way students English speaking
ability can be improved at primary level in India as investigator has found that many Indian
students at primary level are facing the issue in learning the English language. In addition to this,
many of the Indian students at primary level has shown their keen interest in activities which
are executed for supporting them in enhancing English speaking ability.
Citation 1 Ramadeep. K (2019). Rural Education in
India.
Author / audience K.. Ramadeep
It is the article which represents an about the
ways or techniques which can be utilized for
supporting Indian students at primary level to
improve their ability to lean and speak English.
Summary In this Journal, author has evaluated the
methods or techniques which has been utilized
for assisting children in improving the ability

to speak English Language. The author
highlighted that in students at primary level
has poor performance in English language. In
addition to this, focus on theoretical training
and lack of practical training is the main
reason for poor performance of Indian
students in English language. Author has also
found that execution of the activities is the
best way to help Indian students at primary
level in improving the ability to speak
English. In addition to this, author has also
found that enabling the student to watch
English program me and encouraging them to
read English newspaper is one of the best way
to help Indian student at primary level in
increasing their ability to speak English. The
author also found that reading as well as
analyzing the authentic text is one of the best
way to help students in increasing the ability to
learn as well as speak English language. In
this article according to the view of author
teachers first is required to make education
and English text books more interesting. The
author has also founded that teachers can make
use of advance technology for enabling
student to speak as well as learn English.
Critical comment The author explicate the policy related to the
way teacher should taught English language to
children which was implemented in different
region of India. The main purpose of teaching
is to enabled Indian students at primary level to

increase their ability to speak English
language.
Relevance I have selected this article as it demonstrates
the way of teaching through which the ability
of an individual to learn and speak English can
be enhanced.
Citation 2 Reachlvy. TBI blogs : 7 Brilliant Innovations
that teachers can use to make their classroom
more engaging, (2017)
Author / audience Reachy
This journal is mainly concerned with the
different methodology as well as approaches
which can be utilized by teachers for making
the Indian students with unique learning style
to learn as well as speak English.
Summary In this article the author has mainly emphasizes
on identification of the best method to teach
English language to Indian students at primary
level ,. But in this article, the author mainly
have focus on exploring the techniques which
can be utilized by the teacher for enabling
Indian student with different learning style to
learn English language. In this article ,
according to the author the different methods
which can be utilized for supporting Indian
students at primary level to learn as well as
speak English. Few ways which can be
utilized by Indian student at primary level for
developing the ability of speaking English are
audio-visual supplements. According to the

author for language learning , audio- visual
equipments are indispensable tools. The
author has also stated that teachers can play
snippets of award winning films , plays
speeches of the great orators as it is the best
way to enable student learn as well as speak
English. Other methods of teaching English
language and supporting the Indian students at
primary level includes is Flip methodology,
As per the flip methodology teaching technique
teacher can have ten min regular discussions
with Indian students at primary level, as it is
the best way to assist students in improving
their ability to learn as well as speak English.
In addition to this other classroom activities
which can be executed by teachers for
enabling Indian student to develop proficiency
in language are essay writing, group
presentations and debates. As per the opinion
of author, Flip teaching methodology is
considered to be as one of the best method to
develop the interest of Indian students in
learning English language.
According to the author, Role play as a method
of teaching English language is suitable for
those Indian students at primary level who
prefer to learn things by participating in
activities. The author in this article stated that
teacher during the role play ask student to have
conversation in English language. It is the
method through which Indian students at

primary level can learn about the voice
projections which is very much essential to be
considered while speaking English language.
In this article, author has also stated that
teacher can plan play way English lessons for
Indian students at primary level. The authors
has also stated that teachers can do experiment
with words. In addition to this, according to
the author quiz, puzzle-solving, Scrabble,
Sudoku, etc can be prepared by teachers for
supporting Indian Children in Learning as well
as speaking English. As per the opinuion of
author , Games help to seamlessly incorporate
subject knowledge with application, and are an
answer to productive and smart learning. In
this article author has found that there are
different methods which has been adopted by
the teachers for helping Indian students at
primary level to learn as well as speak English
language. The author has found that
demonstration is the method is is widely
utilized by teachers in Indian schools for
assisting students at primary level in
developing the ability to lean and speak
English language.
Questionnaire technique has been utilized for
gathering the information about the techniques
which are utilized by teachers for identifying
the learning style of students.
Critical comment In this article, some evidence which has been

suggested that can be utilized by teacher for
supporting children in increasing their ability
to learn as well as speak English are
1. regular discussion in English with students
after the class.
2. Repetition of words or Sentences .
3. Essay writing , debates etc.
Less detailed investigation has been done in
order to identify the best teaching method that
can be utilized for supporting learners with
different learning styles to learn as well as
speak English.
Relevance It is the Journal which is appropriate as it
emphasizes on different techniques which can
be utilized for teaching the students to speak
English.
Citation 3 Developing The Four Essential Skills–Listening,
Speaking, Reading & Writting skills. (2018).
Author / audience
This Journal highlights the importance of the
four skills that is listening, writing, speaking
and reading skills which are required for
improving an ability to learn as well as speak
English.
Summary In this article, according to the author, it is
very much essential for Indian students at
primary level to develop four basics skills such
as reading , listening, writing and speaking
which are very much essential in order to learn

English.
As per the opinion of author Indian students
in order to become an effective communicator
is required to gain proficiency in four language
skills. The author has also stated that four
skills such as learning, reading , listening and
writing . According to the perception of author
give learners opportunities to create contexts in
which to use the language for exchange of real
information, The author has also stated that
reading as well as listening are receptive skills
as learners will no longer required to produce
language.
Critical comment This research found that development of four
skills such as effective listening, reading,
writing and speaking skills can be developed in
English class only. It has been argued by
other authors that by just development of four
skills students at primary level can not gained
the proficiency in English language. Other
authors have also stated that practices and use
of English language for conversations is very
much essential in order to improve ability to
learn and speak English.
Relevance This Journal is relevant to my topic of research
as it signifies the importance of four skills in
improving the abilities of children to speak
English language.
Citation 4 Anjali.M,(2015), India's Obsession with
English is depriving many children of real

education.
Author / audience M. Anajali
This article highlights the techniques which
can be utilized by teachers for helping Indian
children in developing the understanding about
the different concepts in English language. It
also demonstrates the importance of native
language used by teachers for enabling
students to learn English language.
Summary In this article, according to the research
conducted by author results of which revel that
children learn more effectively when they are
taught in their native language. The author has
also stated that children those who start their
education in their mother tongue makes a
better start. According to the opinion of author,
teacher can teach grammar in native language
and other concepts in English language.
It has been summarized that children’s ability
to learn a second or even a third language
improves greatly if their first language skills
are well developed.
Critical comment It has been argued by other authors that
transition of one language to other language is
quite complicated especially in context of
country like India. As majority of people in
India does not use specific regional language.
Relevance This is the relevant articles as it shows the
importance of use of native language for
making the Indian students at primary level to
learn and speak English language.

Citation 5 First in-depth analysis of English in Indian primary
schools ,2019
Author / audience
This articles highlights the trends in English
language performance in India.
Summary In this article, according to the view of author
Indian students at primary level in multi-
lingual country like India is required to first
develop their ability to read in regional
language, as it is very much crucial in order to
learn foreign language like English.
Critical comment However, it has been argued by other authors
those who states that an individual can not
lean English or other foreign language just by
be developing the reading skills,. The author
authors has also stated that regular English
speaking practice is very much essential in
order to lean as well as develop proficiency in
English language.
Relevance This article has great relevance as firstly it
highlights the latest trends in the English
language performance. It is the article which
highlights the significance of reading skills in
order to improve ability to learn English
language.
Citation 6 Bonnie. P.,(2005). English Language
Teaching strategies utilized by primary
teachers in India.

Author / audience P.Bonnie
This journal highlights the English language
teaching strategies used by the teachers in one
primary school of Delhi. It also highlights the
way teacher delivered the English lessons.
Summary In this article, according to the view of author,
literacy instruction is very much essential in
order to help Indian students in increasing their
ability to learn and speak English Language.
The interview has been conducted with thirty
three teachers. he colliers conceptual model
has been used in the research which
demonstrates the experience of Indian students
at primary level in acquiring English as a
second language
Critical comment It has been argued by other authors that this
investigation lack global perspective related to
teaching of English learners.
Relevance This research is appropriate as it assist in
developing the understanding about the
strategies which can be utilized by teachers for
supporting especially those students in
developing English writing as well as reading
skills whose native language is not English.
Citation 7 Rishav.T., (2017), How can we improve our
English education in India?
Author / audience T. Rishav
In this journal author highlights the
methodology through which students can be

exposed to foreign language such as English.
Summary According to the author, Indian students at
primary level should be taught English
phonetically. The author has also stated that
teachers are required to taught children few
sentences or words in English every day. In
addition to this, tutor could read simple but
interesting fables in class. According to the
opinion of author, parents should be
encouraged to watch English news channels.
Critical comment It has been argued by other authors that
teaching English utilizing different techniques
is of no use until and unless children have
basic knowledge about the language being
taught to them.
Relevance This research is relevant as it suggest the
method utilizing which teachers can improve
their way of delivering English lessons.
Citation 8.
Language And Culture,(2019).
Author / audience
This journal emphasizes on language nad
culture.
Summary According to the view of author, language is
transmitted culturally. The author also states
that language is learned to a lesser extend it is

taught .
As per the view of author parents are required
to encourage children to communicate and
respond in English language. Both parents and
teachers are required to taught children first
about grammar construction.
Critical comment However, it has been argued by other authors
that all physically as well as mentally typical
people learn basic vocabulary through their
native language by the end of childhood.
Relevance This research is relevant as it highlights the
way both teachers and parents can help
children at primary level in developing the
ability to learn and speak English.
Citation 9 Adaba HW, (2017). Exploring the Practice of
Teacher-Student Classroom Interaction in EFL
to Develop the Learners’ Speaking Skills in
Tullu Sangota Primary School Grade Eight
Students in Focus
Author / audience Habtamu. W
This journal highlights the importance of
classroom interaction for improving the ability
to lean and speak English language.
Summary According to the opinion of author, in the
procedure of acquisition of second language ,
classroom interaction plays an important role.
Teachers are required to apply an suitable
classroom interaction facilities, as it is
considered to be as an effective method of
delivering English lessons. It is the technique

which can be utilized by teachers for helping
children in increasing their ability to speak
English
The aim of the investigation was to analyze
the tutor application of classroom interaction in
context of developing the Indian students
English speaking skills.
Descriptive survey method has been utilized
and questionnaire has been prepared for
gathering the information related to the
application of classroom interaction by primary
teachers in India. The results of the
investigation reveals that teachers in India
sometimes played their role in supporting
students in developing English speaking skills.
It has been suggested by author in the article
that Indian student at primary level is required
to practice in classroom interaction for
developing their speaking skills.
Critical comment It has been argued by other authors that if a
student fails to communicate with the target
language, the aim of language teaching may
not be said to achieve its goal for language
learning.
Relevance The report has great relevance as it highlights
the way teacher can support children in
development of the English speaking skills by
making the arrangement for facilitating
classroom interaction.

Citation 10 English teaching methods, (2019)
Author / audience
This journal highlights the different teaching
method which can be utilized by teachers for
delivering the English lessons.
Summary In this article, according to the opinion of
author teacher is required to provide Indian
student at primary level to provide students
with grammar texts as well as other material
in order to develop the understanding about the
basic concepts of English grammar. The author
has also stated that teachers can enact real life
scenarios while delivering the English lessons ,
as it is one of the appropriate as well as an
effective way of teaching as well as
reinforcing English grammar.
As per the view of authors, teachers in primary
school in India is required to use informal way
of teaching English especially to Indian
students at primary level. It is one of the best
technique for enabling student to feel
comfortable in learning specific foreign
language such as English.
Critical comment It has been argued by other authors that
providing the resources is not sufficient for
supporting students at primary level in
developing the ability to learn as well as speak
English. The other authors also sates that
literacy instruction is essential in Order to
support an individual in developing the English

speaking skills.
Relevance The article has great relevance as it highlights
the importance of literacy instruction in
context of development of English speaking
skill.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it has been concluded that development of English speaking skills
is very much crucial. The other fact which has been discovered from the study is that at initial
stage development of basic concepts about the specific subject is important in order to achieved
the desired learning goals. It has also been concluded from the study that Primary teachers in
Indian schools are required to bring improvement in their way of delivering English lessons to
students at primary level.
The different techniques has been highlighted in the report which can be utilized for
increasing the ability to learn as well as speak English

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