ASSESSING ORAL COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY: INSIGHTS FROM ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

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This study examines the proficiency levels of second-year students at the School of Foreign Languages, Thai Nguyen University, in various aspects of oral communication, including voice projection, delivery, diction, intonation, pronunciation, and classroom presentation performance. Data collected from student responses reveal a moderately observable level of proficiency in voice projection, with students demonstrating adeptness in articulating terms accurately and pronouncing words correctly in front of their peers. However, challenges arise in modulating their voices, particularly in knowing when to raise and lower it. These findings align with recommendations emphasizing the importance of voice control in presentations. Moreover, significant relationships exist between students' ratings on determinants of Good Oral Communication and their classroom presentation performance, underscoring the relevance of these factors in assessing oral communication proficiency.

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