Abstract：
English is widely regarded as a global language, and it has become increasingly important for global communication. As a result, the demand for English language education has been on the rise. In China, a significant number of individuals are engaged in learning the English language. However, many English learners in China encounter challenges when it comes to developing their speaking skills. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the speaking skills of English learners in China. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through a questionnaire from 455 college students from three different courses (arts, science & business, and commerce) in China. The study findings identified several factors impacting the speaking skills of English learners in China, including limited opportunities for speaking practice, fear of making mistakes, limited exposure to English-speaking environments, inadequate teacher training, and the influence of the Chinese language on English pronunciation. Additionally, the study highlighted that learners who have greater exposure to English-speaking environments and more opportunities for speaking practice tend to demonstrate better speaking skills. The novelty of this study lies in its valuable insights into the factors influencing the speaking skills of English learners in China. Based on the findings, it is recommended that English teachers receive enhanced training to effectively teach speaking skills, and learners should be provided with increased opportunities for speaking practice, such as participating in group discussions or engaging in speaking activities.
摘要：
英语被广泛认为是一种全球性的语言,它对全球交流变得越来越重要。因此,对英语教育的需求一直在上升。在中国,相当多的人从事英语学习。然而,许多英语学习者在中国遇到挑战，当谈到发展他们的口语技能。本研究旨在调查影响中国英语学习者口语能力的因素。采用混合方法方法，数据是通过问卷调查从来自三个不同课程的455名大学生中收集的(艺术，科学与商业，和商业）在中国。研究发现了影响中国英语学习者口语能力的几个因素，包括有限的口语练习机会，害怕犯错误，有限的接触英语环境，教师培训不足，以及汉语对英语发音的影响。此外,该研究强调，对英语环境有更多接触和更多口语练习机会的学习者往往会表现出更好的口语技能。本研究的新颖之处在于其对影响中国英语学习者口语能力的因素的宝贵见解。根据调查结果,建议英语教师接受强化培训，以有效地教授口语技能，应该为学习者提供更多的口语练习机会，如参加小组讨论或演讲活动。
