Literature Review

"The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood ..."

Ralph Nichols

Abstract

Problems of feeling ineffective speakers are commonly expressed by EFL learners in the process of learning English. These problems, considered to be either accuracy or fluency based, always hinder oral communication. This literature review aims to highlight the process of learning English as Foreign Language as well as highlight the inhibitors for both fluency and accuracy in this process. It brings forward to limelight the ways in which EFL students can improve these two linguistics features to enhance their English oral proficiency.

Acknowledgement

My acknowledgement and appreciation for the guidance and direction of Professor Debbie Jefferson in the preparation of this literature review. I recognize all encouragement and assistance that led me to the understanding of foreign language speaking process. I feel indebted to her for providing me with the practical background to work on this paper. Without her enlightenment, this literature review could not have been done. My appreciation also goes to my husband, Carlos Monteiro for his boundless support and patience during the challenging years I spent at Universidade de Cabo Verde. To my children, all my love!

Table of Content

Acknowledgement 2

Table of Content 3

Introduction 4

Definition of terms 6

Foreign Language Speaking Process 7

Fluency and Accuracy Inhibitors 8

Developing effective EFL speakers 11

Conclusion 12

Bibliography 13

Introduction

Have you ever tried to take part in a conversation but could not understand a word? If never, congratulations, you are in the privileged minority. But if you are like me and the many others, how did it make you feel? Perhaps you may feel

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