Strategies for Enhancing the Speaking Skills of University of Phan Thiet Tourism Faculty Student

Abstract

Effective communication skills, particularly English speaking abilities, are crucial for tourism students preparing to enter the workforce. However, many students at the University of Phan Thiet’s Tourism Faculty struggle with confidence and proficiency in spoken English. This study investigated various strategies for improving the English speaking skills of these students. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, including survey and interview. The findings indicate that a combination of interactive speaking activities, regular practice, multimedia sources, feedback and guidance from instructors, language learning apps and software, industry-specific practice, pronunciation exercises, vocabulary development, and grammar mastery into the currctice can significantly boost students’ speaking abilities and self-assurance. By implementing these targeted strategies, the University of Phan Thiet can better equip its tourism students with the essential communication skills needed for success in the hospitality industry.