Impact of Psychological and Communication Barriers towards English Speaking at Secondary School Level in District Toba Tek Singh

Abstract

The students make mistakes and face difficulties during the process of language learning and managing it accurately. The emotional and communication factors may impact upon learning and usage of the English language. The objective of this research study was to inquire about the impact of psychological and communication barriers toward English speaking at the secondary school level in the district Toba Tek Singh. The population for the research study was comprised of secondary schools students and teachers of 10^th grades in the district of Toba Tek Singh. The Tehsil area of Toba Tek Singh was chosen for research work. Twenty secondary schools of tehsil Toba Tek Singh were chosen for a sample and the sample size comprised of 200 personnel, including 160 students and 40 teachers. The research was descriptive in nature, and the researcher developed a questionnaire that was used as a research tool for the collection of data from the sampled teachers and students. Statistical Testing was conducted from the experimentally collected data, and it was analyzed through different statistical approaches by using SPSS to find out and analyze the results for their reliability. It is concluded that English language learning plays significant role to change environment of society. The secondary school students and teachers lack in speaking English language in schools and classrooms. Their learning and speaking ability is hindered by some psychological and communication hurdles. It is also concluded from research study that these psychological and communication hurdles can be removed or minimized by imparting various communication skills and motivational training programs.