Influence of Hiligaynon and Cebuano-Visayan in the English-Speaking Proficiency of College Students

This study was conducted to determine the
dialectal influence of Hiligaynon and Cebuano-Visayan in
the speaking proficiency of the college students. This study
gives information on the English proficiency level of
college students in Cawayan and Balud and how their
pronunciation is influenced by Hiligaynon and CebuanoVisayan language and the proposed activity to enhance the
English-speaking proficiency. The respondents were the
college students of Balud Municipal College and
DEBESMSCAT- Cawayan Campus. Quantitative research
method and random sampling were employed, simple
frequency count and percentage were used. Fifty-two point
six percent of the college students who are speakers of
Hiligaynon and Cebuano-Visayan are proficient in terms
of pronunciation based on the written pronunciation test
and 43.3% are highly proficient in terms of pronunciation
based on the oral reading exercise. The sound [ou] and [θ]
are the most mispronounced sound based on the written
and oral pronunciation test. The 2-Hour Pro-Fun Drill is
proposed to address the mispronunciation of the least
mastered sounds and to enhance the English-speaking
proficiency of the college students.
Implementation of a school policy that will require
students to use English in speaking is recommended, make
the school an English-speaking zone. Also, teachers who
are handling subjects with English as medium of
instruction may strictly observe the use of English
language. Give students opportunities to speak and
provide activities that will enhance their English-speaking
skills which include pronunciation.