This research discusses the problems students face in speaking English along with the techniques used to improve their speaking skills. The technique studied in this research is interpersonal dialogue. This research is a qualitative research using semi-structured methods such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and participant observation. From this research, the authors found several problems faced by students that made them unable to speak English fluently. The first major problem relates to students' fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The second major problem relates to student self-confidence. The researcher also found that interpersonal dialogue helped students improve their speaking skills.

kata kunci :
speaking skills, teaching speaking, learning English, interpersonal dialogue