An investigation into problems faced by teachers and the first year students in large multilevel classes at Electric Power University when teaching and learning speaking skill

Abstract

Challenges and benefits of teaching a large multilevel class. Roles and status of speaking in language learning and teaching. Characteristics of a successful speaking activity. An overview of Electric Power Univ ersity and English courses at EPU. Current situations of teaching and learning English at EPU. eachers‟ and students‟ evaluation on the effectiveness of teaching and learning through group work and pair work activities in large multilevel classes