AN ANALYSIS OF THAI STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN ENGLISH SPEAKING MATHAYOM 3 AT DARUNSAT WITAYA ISLAMIC SCHOOL PATTANI IN THAILAND

Abstract

The research aims to Determine of English Speaking problems the Thai students Mathayom 3 at Darunsat Witaya Islamic school in Patani Thailand The purpose of this study was to determine the students' problems in learning English skills. This study used qualitative research methods. The researcher chose Mathayom 3 as the sample group. The researcher chose only one classroom. Which has 27 students collected research data using observation and interviews from the findings and discussion, it was concluded that from the results of the research students had difficulty in speaking, and the problems were such as shyness, not knowing vocabulary, grammar, not knowing the meaning, pronunciation, lack of confident, fear of making mistake, and anxiety. From the summary of data analysis, the researcher found several conclusions about students' problems in learning speaking skills at Darunsat Witaya Islamic School. First, the researcher found that the students' problems in learning speaking were lack of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, fluency. and understanding of learning speaking English Second of problems faced by students in learning speaking skills is that students lack confidence in speaking English. afraid of making mistakes Worried when the teacher asks to speak and shy to speak in front of the class. In addition, students lack motivation to learn English.