English Speaking Difficulties and Improvement Strategies Research

Dear Freshmen of the Class of 2025, Welcome to the English (Tibetan) major at the College of Ethnic Normal Education, Qinghai Normal University! To better understand your foundation in English speaking, your transition process, and your learning needs, we are conducting this questionnaire. The results will be used to optimize the speaking curriculum of our program and provide you with more targeted learning support. This questionnaire will take approximately 8–12 minutes to complete. All information will be anonymized and used solely for teaching and research purposes. Thank you for your participation!

1. Gender

MaleFemale

2. Name

3. Student number

4. College Entrance Examination English Score

5. Current GPA in English Major

6. Did you participate in any English speaking-related training or activities during high school

YesNo

7. Please briefly describe your English speaking-related training or activities during high school

8. Your current level of adaptation to university English courses

Very well adaptedRelatively adaptedNeutralNot very adaptedNot adapted at all

9. On average, how much time do you spend learning English independently each day

<30 minutes30–60 minutes1–2 hours>2 hours

Part 2: Assessment of English Speaking Learning Situation

Instructions: Based on your actual experiences since entering university, please check the corresponding number (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

I. Perception of Speaking Learning and Its Importance

10. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I believe English speaking skills are very important in university English learning

I hope to be able to communicate fluently in English after four years of university study

I believe good English speaking skills will help me better integrate into my major studies

I hope to be able to introduce Tibetan culture to others in English in the future

II. Current Difficulties in Speaking Learning and Their Causes

A. Transition and Adaptation from High School to University

11. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

The English classroom environment in university is very different from high school, and I am not yet fully adapted

University English places greater emphasis on oral expression, which is a new challenge for me

I need time to adapt to an English-only or partially English teaching environment

I am hesitant to speak up in class for fear of making mistakes

B. Language Foundation and Pronunciation Issues

12. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I have noticeable pronunciation problems that affect communication effectiveness

My vocabulary is insufficient to support basic English conversations

My English speaking is often influenced by Tibetan/Mandarin pronunciation habits

My English grammar foundation is not solid enough, affecting the accuracy of my expression

C. Psychological Factors and Classroom Participation

13. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I feel nervous and anxious when speaking in English class

I worry that my English pronunciation will be laughed at by classmates

I prefer listening to the teacher rather than actively participating in classroom interactions

In group activities, I am often a listener rather than a speaker

D. Learning Methods and Resources

14. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I do not know how to effectively practice English speaking outside of class

I rarely use English learning apps or online resources

I hope to receive more guidance on how to learn English speaking

I need a safe practice environment to build confidence in speaking

III. Learning Expectations and Support Needs

A. Teaching Methods and Classroom Activities

15. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I hope teachers can organize more interesting classroom speaking activities

I believe collaborative group learning can help me practice speaking more effectively

I hope teachers can pay more attention to each student's pronunciation issues

I look forward to participating in small-scale presentation activities related to 'English Tibetan Culture'

B. Technological and Resource Support

16. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I am willing to try using English learning apps to supplement my speaking practice

I hope the university can provide practice venues such as language labs

I believe watching simple English videos can help increase interest in speaking

I hope to establish class-based speaking practice groups for mutual encouragement

C. Psychological and Adaptive Support

17. Please rate your agreement with the following statements

1 - Strongly Disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree

I hope teachers can create a more relaxed and safe classroom atmosphere

I need guidance on methods to overcome speaking anxiety

I hope to learn from the speaking learning experiences of senior students

I believe regular small speaking tests can help me maintain learning motivation

Part 3: Open-ended Questions

18. Describe the most significant change you have felt in English speaking learning from high school to university. What challenges has this change brought you

19. In your current English speaking class, what type of activity do you enjoy the most (e.g., group discussions, role-plays, individual presentations, etc.) Why

20. What specific help and support do you hope to receive in your speaking learning Please provide suggestions from aspects such as teaching methods, curriculum design, learning resources, and psychological support

21. What are your expectations and goals for English speaking learning over the next four years How do you plan to achieve these goals step by step

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