Seime Kebede (PhD)Bahiru Setegne2024-03-212024-03-212023-06https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/2566The purpose of this study was to investigate the major factors affecting learners’ oral communications in English as a foreign language class in Dejazmach Wondered Secondary School in Addis Ababa. To conduct this research, both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. In this regard, 150 grade ten students in five sections and five English teachers were the participants of this study. Students were selected by random sampling technique from the five sections while teachers were selected by using available sampling technique. To collect data, three data gathering instruments were used: classroom observations, questionnaire and interviews. The finding from the classroom observations revealed that learners, teachers, instructional materials, and classroom-related factors affect learners’ oral communication in EFL classroom. In addition, the finding from the students’’ questionnaire revealed that the most influential factors which influence secondary school students’ oral communication are lack of practice, lack of motivation, lack of self- confidence and lack of materials for speech. Furthermore, learners’ personality factors like anxiety also affect oral communication development. The findings of the study depicted that the activities of teachers have significant contributions to create genuine oral communication. However, the data obtained through classroom observation and questionnaire indicated that English teachers were not applying the best teaching and learning activities to improve learners’ oral English in the classroom. Due to this, teachers are recommended to adapt improved teachings method and the principles of oral communication to encourage and engage students. Moreover, Dejazmach Wondirad Secondary School, Yeka sub city education office and Addis Ababa Education Bureau and other stakeholders should create conducive school environment for the students so that they can practice oral communication in English language.en-USmajor factors affecting learners’ oral communicationsThesis