Oral Communication Strategies Inventory of AB English Language Students

Abstract

This quantitative research sought to ascertain what and to what extent are oral communication strategies utilized by AB English Language students. The Oral Communication Strategies Inventory questionnaire identified the most utilized oral communication strategies of the respondents. Results of the study reveal that the majority of the students incurred a 1.75 grade in GE4: Purposive Communication, where oral communication is given due focus, indicating high communicative competence. Furthermore, the respondents regularly utilize seven (Fluency oriented, Negotiation for Meaning while Speaking, Accuracy oriented, Message reduction and alteration, Non-verbal strategies while speaking, and Attempt to think in English) of the eight categories of oral communication strategies, with Message Abandonment strategies being utilized to a lesser degree. Based on the findings, enrichment materials such as workbooks and intervention activities such as mentoring programs can be implemented further to augment the oral communication level of the respondents. Also, given the study's limitations in terms of the population covered, further studies can be conducted for a more general overview of the subject matter.