Factors affecting the english speaking skill of non-english major students

This study focused on the factors that affect the English speaking skill of the non-English major teacher education students and made-use of the descriptive research design. Mean, percentage distribution and frequency count were used as statistical tools. Likewise, a 4-point Likert Scale was used to rate the factors affecting the English speaking skill of the respondents with the use of a questionnaire. Specifically, it resolved three major problems such as: what is the profile of the respondents in terms of: age; sex; estimated monthly family income; highest educational attainment of parents;type of school graduated from high school; and municipality, what are the factors affecting the English speaking skill of non-English major students; and what is the greatest factor affecting the English speaking skill of non-English major students. Based from the findings of this study, it can be concluded that family and peer-related are the greatest factors that affect the English speaking skill of the respondents since they are the first social members that every child meets at early stage of their age. Attitudes, talents and even the speaking skill of a child depend on how the parents treat their child. Thus, it is highly recommended that parents and guardians should be exposing their children in educational technology in the mode of English language at early age to master basic words, concepts and how to speak and pronounce these words correctly. Also, teachers in the elementary, secondary and even in the tertiary levels should create a better and more relevant atmosphere for learning by providing constructivist approach such as oral activities that could enhance the speaking skill of students. Teachers should not bluff students when committing erroneous statements; instead motivate them to express their ideas.