However, the problems in teaching and learning English in school come from
both teachers and learners. The English teaching problem is partly affected by teaching methods. Lochana and Deb (2006) state that most EFL teachers in Thai
schools or elsewhere teach language by lecturing and focusing on grammatical rules
instead of language use. Teachers often provide insufficient opportunities for learners
to practice English. Both teachers and learners frequently use Thai language
throughout English classes.
However, speaking is a productive skill which seems to be the most important
of all the four language skills because it can distinctly show the correctness and errors
that a language learner makes. Many students equate being able to speak as knowing
the language and therefore view learning how to speak the language. Therefore, if
students do not learn how to speak or do not get any opportunity to speak in the
classroom they may soon get de-motivated and lose interest in learning. On the other
hand, if the right activities are taught in the right way, speaking in class can be a lot of
fun, raising general learner motivation and making the English language classroom a
fun and dynamic place to be.