A study on the lack of oral English proficiency among form 4 students at SMK Padawan, Kuching / Madang Mapus

The purpose of this study is to determine the causes that lead to the lack of Oral English proficiency among students at SMK Padawan. This study also aims to examine the level of Oral English Proficiency among students of SMK Padawan with deeper understanding. Fifty Form four students were samples of the study. The data for this study was collected through a set of questionnaire. The findings reflected that Form four students at SMK Padawan had a very low level of oral English proficiency. The reasons were poor socio economic background, not expose to English language at home since childhood, never converse in English with their classmates, never involve themselves in any English language activities and competitions.