Abstract

The wide spectrum of language compels the readers to find out the exact crux of the language itself. English has become the most crucial and dynamic language in the world. It has become a dire need of this age. Speaking is a significant skill to learn. The current study evaluates the ways to improve the students’ ability to speak English by using their own pictures through pair work. Major objectives of the study were to identify the problems of the students in speaking skills and to improve this skill of the learners by using pictures. Research design was mix method of research. Hypothesis of the research was that the students can improve their English speaking skills by using their own pictures. Sample of the study was taken from the Islamia university of Bahawalpur-Pakistan. Stratified sampling technique was used to collect the data. The research data was collected by using interview and questionnaire. It was found that the students were motivated to interactive speaking by using their own pictures. Some of the key recommendations include – strengthening of the teacher development initiative, redefining the entry and exit levels of the learners, providing alternative and supplementary instructional materials and reforming the assessment system.