COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND SPEAKING SKILLS ACROSS EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS: A RESEARCH REVIEW.

This review synthesizes comparative research on English language proficiency and speaking skill development across government and private educational institutions in diverse global contexts, including South Asia, East Africa, and other multilingual regions. Drawing on studies conducted in Pakistan,...

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Publicado en:Literary Endeavour Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 227 - 234
Autores principales: Sherlene, J. D. Benita, Sofia, H.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Literary Endeavour Jan2026
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          Sherlene, J. D. Benita
          Sofia, H.
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          Research Scholar, Department of English, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
          Professor, Department of English, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
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        English language ability testing
        Spoken English
        Comparative studies
        Educational outcomes
        Language policy
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          English language ability testing
          Spoken English
          Comparative studies
          Educational outcomes
          Language policy
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        and educational disparities
        ELT methodologies
        English proficiency
        speaking skills
      ab: This review synthesizes comparative research on English language proficiency and speaking skill development across government and private educational institutions in diverse global contexts, including South Asia, East Africa, and other multilingual regions. Drawing on studies conducted in Pakistan, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, and Tanzania, alongside pedagogical literature on speaking sub-skills and communicative methodologies, the paper identifies significant trends in English language teaching (ELT), disparities in learning outcomes, and key factors shaping learners' proficiency. Across the reviewed literature, private school learners consistently demonstrate superior performance, owing to greater exposure to English, more robust institutional language policies, and the adoption of communicative, student-centered instructional practices. Furthermore, research addressing the implications of COVID-19, the role of language of instruction, and the effectiveness of task-based approaches underscores the importance of learner-centered and contextually responsive ELT strategies. The review concludes with recommendations for strengthening ELT practices in government schools to promote more equitable and effective language learning outcomes.
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