Teaching Productive Skills to the Students: a secondary Level Scenario

Analysis of Question no 1:What types of speaking tasks do teachers expect or 
require of students? 
 
In response to the first question, seven teachers answered that they expect 
students to understand their lectures in English. They also expect that students will be 
able to respond in English and students will ask questions, share ideas, discuss 
questions etc. 
Among them, two teachers emphasized on task-based activities where students 
will be engaged in real context. These teachers highlighted on students
‟ ability to 
converse in real life situation and their ability to fit to compete study on home and 
abroad.
 
Analysis of Question no 2:Is the time allotted for speaking activities within 
classroom sufficient? 
 
For this question
, respondents chose „no‟ as answer. All of them (twelve 
respondents) think that the time allotted for speaking activities for students within 
classroom is not sufficient. Three of the teachers specify that in comparison to student 
numbers and class timing, the time allocation is not sufficient at all. Two teachers 

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suggest there should be practical sessions in addition to class lectures in the class time 
so that students can practice and develop speaking and writing. 
 
Analysis of Question no 3:How do you make sure that your Speaking is 
comprehensible? 
 
Question 3 was about, how teachers make sure that their speaking are 
comprehensible. Almost everyone responded that they ask questions or they administer 
oral test to the learners in order to find their level. They also remarked as the learners 
are young and it‟s a foreign language for them, there should not be any written test.
Analysis of Question no 4:Do you think Learners can develop their speaking