SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SPOKEN ENGLISH LEARNING: A BASIS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Mary O. Anyabe (PhD), Sarah A. Milaham, Christine Chinyere Onakpo-Fure

Abstract


This paper discussed the poor spoken English language of secondary school students. It stressed the significance of promoting spoken English language through home and school partnership. This paper also educates teachers and parents on how to employ different practical strategies in enhancing English language to students at school and at home. Finally, the paper wrapped up by making some useful recommendations that could be used to adjust and promote meaningful and productive speeches in school and out of school.


Keywords


Home-school partnership, Students’ spoken English, Promoting Learning, Sustainable English Development, Nigeria.

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