The Fluency Hindrance of Iraqi EFL University Students

Abstract

Speaking English fluently by EFL learners is an issue in those countries that do not speak English. The aims  of this study are identifying  the reasons behind the hindrance of fluency of  Iraqi EFL students,   figuring  out the factors that influence fluency of English   and  giving  suggestions for improving  the fluency of  Iraqi EFL university  students to figure out the main reasons that cause hindrance in the speech of  the students of the departments of English. This research has tackled a specific problem in two departments of English, at the University of Kufa- college of Education  and the University of Babylon- College of Education for Human Sciences. The study has surveyed 62 students from those  two departments of English  , a designated questionnaire has been distrusted among the students. After collecting and analyzing the data, the researcher has found that the main causes of hindrance are: poor vocabulary, grammar inaccuracy, low use of English speaking, reading, and listening issues, They use English mostly just for their study to pass exams so they need attending symposiums, meetings, and listen to native speakers and finally mixing English with their native language. So the authorities in those institutions must work on those problems to improve the students’ fluency.