Triumphs and challenges in speaking English: the lived expereicnes of grade 10 learners

Abstract

This qualitative phenomenological research explores the lived experiences of Grade 10 learners at Nieves Villarica National High School in speaking English. Through in-depth interviews with six participants, two themes emerged from triumphant experiences: successful communication and overcoming speaking challenges. Participants' challenging experiences in speaking English revealed four themes: speech anxiety, hesitance in speaking, struggles in sentence construction, and lack of family support. Four themes emerged from their coping mechanisms: self-directed learning, teacher assistance, family support and peer communication. Participants' insights highlighted three themes: teaching and feedback strategies, peer support and family involvement. The researchers utilized thematic analysis to analyze the responses of the participants. results underscore the importance of collaborative efforts among students, teachers, and parents to foster an environment conducive to developing students' speaking skills.