Communication Problems in Second Language Learning at Federal Government Secondary Schools

The study was designed to analyze the development of listening and speaking skills in English at secondary level. The purpose of the study was to examine factors because of which students of Federal Government schools Sihala sector (F.A) Islamabad are not proficient in listening and speaking skills in English language. The objectives of the study were: to analyze the present situation of development of listening and speaking skills at secondary level, to examine those factors because of which our students are not proficient in listening and speaking, to suggest recommendations for subsequent improvement. the research finding shows deficiency in specific syllabus and period allocation for the development of listening and speaking skills. The teacher should design activities, dialog, presentation and group discussion so that they can enhance the listening and speaking skills in students. Teachers should provide chances of free speech to student they should keep friendly environment in class so that the students may not feel hesitation and shyness in speaking English.