CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Nowadays, world is developing very fast and becoming increasingly globalized, leading to a world of communication with boundaries. English language has commonly been used as international language: that is, it is widely used for communication and English is very important for non-native English users because it is widely spoken all around the world. English knowing allows people to enjoy their life and work no matter where they are. Moreover, English is a tool that significantly because of affects students in academic life. English is also the most important function of students being performed in their social life. English helps to build strong relationship and better understanding which are so vital in their personal and professional life; English has been an important foreign language in Thailand because it is a global language. English is taught as foreign language. Studying the English in university is very difficult for many students. They need to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. As McWhorter (2003) states that if students want to be successful, they have to discover what is expected of them in university; learn how to improve their concentration; analyze how they learn. Four skills are used to attain the English language proficiency: listening, speaking, reading and writing.