Social Interaction Skills in English Communication

Abstract

Aims: The researchers wanted to determine the relationship between social interaction skills in English communication as the researchers noticed that social interaction using the English language is what professionals usually used. They wanted to discover if the HUMSS students are prepared to move up to the next step, which is going to higher education. Study Design: The design used in this study is Descriptive research. Place and Duration of Study: Laguna University Senior High School Department. Methodology: Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students of Laguna University - Senior High School Department consisting forty-two (42) students were the chosen respondents of the researchers. Results: There is a significant relationship between the students’ English proficiency and social interaction skills as the results showed that most of the respondents fall under upper intermediate on the English proficiency test. In addition to that, English language in social communication is essential as it helps them to socialize with other people resulting in a very satisfactory skill. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the students’ English proficiency and social interaction skills.