Oral Proficiency In English

1. Oral Proficiency : Oral proficiency refers to the point of skill, which students can use the language. According to Taylor: ‘’the latter term [proficiency] designating something like the ability to make use of competence ...Competence can be regarded as a static concept, having to do with structure, state, or form, whereas proficiency is essentially a dynamic concept, having to do with process and function.’’ (Taylor, 1983p166). The concept of proficiency is the ability to use language effectively to ensure the communicative objectives. The general definition of Oral Proficiency in English is the learner’s ability to speak and use English for interaction with others. For the development of proficiency in oral English must

In addition, he states that the benchmark of successful acquisition of language is almost always the demonstration of an ability to accomplish pragmatic goals through an interactive discourse with other language speakers". (Brown 2001, p 267) Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are basic communication skills necessary for effective communication in any environment. In addition, to learn the language we must take an account the four skills integration thus the teacher must know which skill complement the other skills. 3. Speaking skill and other skills: 3.1- Speaking and Listening: Through oral proficiency definition above seen there is a close relationship between speaking and listening, because a proficient speaker of English is who can respond with an interlocutor after a careful

4.3-discussion: Discussion is any exchange of ideas and opinions, arguments and points of views in order to develop oral expression, either on a class basis with the teacher’s role as a mediator and to some extent as a participator, or within the context of a group, with the students talking among themselves. Discussion has many advantages, some benefits for foreign language learners include: increased comprehension levels; opportunities to improve listening skills and develop oral proficiency; increased participation of quiet and shy students and more time for teacher observation of students learning. 5- Strategies for Promoting the Development of Oral Proficiency in the classroom: Teachers must encourage their students and give them plenty of opportunities to develop their oral proficiency that by some strategies which can use it to promote the development of oral proficiency in the classroom:

 Familiarize yourself with the linguistic structures in the target language (phonology, morphology and syntax)

 Encourage use of nonacademic vocabulary in your classroom.

 Encourage more oral production in your classes.

 Encourage accurate oral production.( Miriam