English language nowadays, English is seen as the most globally language spoken all over the world. There are a number of studies that are found out the statistics of the spread of English. According to Graddol (2006) about 2 billion of people is speaking English now, however, this number of people could be increased since Graddol's study. His study has told merely the number. it does not tell about peoples' competence in mastering English. Especially the ones who use English as a second or foreign language nowadays. As a result of the spread of English, Libya is one of the countries that taught English at schools and universities as a foreign language in which its use is limited merely inside the classroom as Arabic is the mother tongue and the language of communication outside the classroom.'' The social, culture and, indeed, political dimensions of English language teaching and learning have been increasingly recognized in recent years.'' Hall (2011, p. 181). Learning and teaching English as a foreign language A number of studies have been shown the difference between second language and foreign language and a lot of people get confused. ''the term ESL is used to refer to situations in which English is the predominate language of communication'', in contrast to EFL that '' it is used in contexts where English is neither widely used for communication, nor used as the medium of instructions''. Nunan & Carter (2001, p.2). 1

speaking is skill Learning the aspects of a foreign language might be easy for some students ,but being able to speak by using them in real life situations might be difficult for the others. For example, one of the students could be smart in knowing how and when to use the tenses in English, but when it comes to speaking, he/she might fail to deliver even one sentence in English. As Thornburg (2005) states that knowing a language and being able to speak it are not similar Therefore, knowing several skills or sub skills such as, grammatical rules, a list of vocabulary or how to write a paragraph is completely different if it is compared with speaking skill. In addition, Bygate (1987) makes analogy between knowledge and skill on one hand and driving a car on the other hand. If someone knows the parts of the car and the names of some controls, their places and how to use them does not mean that he will be able to drive the car unless he has some practice and experience in driving. Similarly, in speaking, knowledge is needed along with skill. However, according to my experience in most schools in Libya what teachers teach is merely the knowledge not the skill. This idea has been supported by AbuGhararah '' speaking is generally discouraged in schools and classrooms. Speech in class is used only when learners are called upon to repeat or answer a question.'' AbuGhararah (1998, p.33). Learning and teaching speaking might be a challenge for both students and teachers. Speaking skill is seen as the most difficult skill among the other skills of language for instance, reading, listening and writing.

Speaking as skill not a mere knowledge Learning the aspects of a foreign language might be easy for some students ,but being able to speak by using them in real life situations might be difficult for the others. For example, one of the students could be smart in knowing how and when to use the tenses in English, but when it comes to speaking, he/she might fail to deliver even one sentence in English. As Thornburg (2005) states that knowing a language and being able to speak it are not similar Therefore, knowing several skills or sub skills such as, grammatical rules, a list of vocabulary or how to write a paragraph is completely different if it is compared with speaking skill. In addition, Bygate (1987) makes analogy between knowledge and skill on one hand and driving a car on the other hand. If someone knows the parts of the car and the names of some controls, their places and how to use them does not mean that he will be able to drive the car unless he has some practice and experience in driving. Similarly, in speaking, knowledge is needed along with skill. However, according to my experience in most schools in Libya what teachers teach is merely the knowledge not the skill. This idea has been supported by AbuGhararah '' speaking is generally discouraged in schools and classrooms. Speech in class is used only when learners are called upon to repeat or answer a question.'' AbuGhararah (1998, p.33). Learning and teaching speaking might be a challenge for both students and teachers. Speaking skill is seen as the most difficult skill among the other skills of language for instance, reading, listening and writing.

English language nowadays, English is seen as the most globally language spoken all over the world. There are a number of studies that are found out the statistics of the spread of English. According to Graddol (2006) about 2 billion of people is speaking English now, however, this number of people could be increased since Graddol's study. His study has told merely the number. it does not tell about peoples' competence in mastering English. Especially the ones who use English as a second or foreign language nowadays. As a result of the spread of English, Libya is one of the countries that taught English at schools and universities as a foreign language in which its use is limited merely inside the classroom as Arabic is the mother tongue and the language of communication outside the classroom.'' The social, culture and, indeed, political dimensions of English language teaching and learning have been increasingly recognized in recent years.'' Hall (2011, p. 181). Learning and teaching English as a foreign language A number of studies have been shown the difference between second language and foreign language and a lot of people get confused. ''the term ESL is used to refer to situations in which English is the predominate language of communication'', in contrast to EFL that '' it is used in contexts where English is neither widely used for communication, nor used as the medium of instructions''. Nunan & Carter (2001, p.2).

Deadlines Deadlines Deadlines

I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. what about you?

Name a person that................

I was thinking of my Emmy! she is my friend. I think she is sleeping and dreaming of me now!!!

 

Name a person that you were last thinking of? and could you tell what is the relationship beteen

him/her and you? Can you guess what he or she is doing at the moment?

what is the difference between Thank you and Cheers? Can I use cheers instead of thank you? Any time I mean any situation?

Do you like playing games on your phone?

Do you like playing games on your phone? If so, what is your faviourate game? I might download and try it!

A day ends and a day started and.......

A day finished and a day has just started and.......I fail to find a language partner! I follow some and some follow me BUT the problem no one likes to chat!!!! what to do ?  give me your point of view.

 

Does it happen with you?