1 A Case Study on Speaking English at Fourth Semester in Putera Batam in Year 2013-2014 Gaguk Rudianto Universitas Putera Batam, Batam, Kepri, Indonesia gagukrudianto@gmail.com Abstract Speaking is one of the most important skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Even other people can judge someone whether he masters English or not only by this language skill though there are many other language kills which can decide he master it or not. Of course to judge someone we need to test him or her. There are five kinds of speaking, namely Initiative, intensive, responsive, interactive and extensive. This research used interview speaking test for final examination at the fourth semester in faculty of literature in Putera Batam University. The data collected from the population of 3 classes with the total students of 126 students. The sample is taken from 1 class with the total students of 26. The data from interview are written down in the form of script. Yet not all phases of interview will be analyzed, only probe questions which contain five questions are analyzed from grammar, vocabulary, fluency and Pronunciation. INTRODUCTION Background of the Research One of the most important skills in EFL is speaking skill. According to Oxford dictionary, speaking is the action of conveying information or expressing one's thoughts and feelings in spoken language. From the definition, it concludes that speaking is expression in sending messages from a speaker towards listeners. Sending message in speaking uses verbal language. Because of that, communication in speaking way should be accurate. The accuracy will decide the success of communication (Horby, 1998, 246). The existence of speaking in the real communication is very essential so that‟s why in the process of teaching speaking always needs the gradually and updated improved methods of teaching. Learning to speak a foreign language requires more than knowing its grammatical and semantic rules. Learners must also requires the knowledge of how the native speakers use the language in the context of structured interpersonal exchange, in which many factors interact. Speaking a language is especially difficult for foreign language learners because effective oral communication requires the ability to use the language appropriately in social interactions. Diversity in interaction involves not only verbal communication, but also paralinguistic elements such as gestures and body language/posture, facial expression, and so on. (Shumin, as quoted by Richard and Renandya, 2002; 204) Although there are many approaches in teaching speaking, the learning process still faces many failures. There are many problems which influence the failure of teaching speaking. They are generally Clustering, Redundancy, Reduced forms, Performance variables, Colloquial language, Rate of delivery, Stress rhythm and Intonation, Interaction.(Brown, 2001, 270- 1). A test is a method of measuring a person‟s ability, knowledge or performance in a given domain. A test is a first method. It is an instrument-a set of techniques, procedure, or items-that require performance on the part of the test-taker. To qualify a test, the method must be explicit and structured: multiple-choice questions with prescribed correct answers; a writing form with a scoring rubric; an oral interview based on a question script a checklist of expected responses to be filled in by the administrator (Brown 2003,3) Based on the quotation above mentioned that a test is an instrument for the administrator in order be able to measure test-takers‟ abilities, knowledge and performance. Test must be well structured. The existence of the test is very essential especially in academic world because by test a teacher can grade the students based on their abilities or skills in the subject. There are some kinds of test in the University namely Mid-tem test and Final-term test. Mid-term test is conducted in the middle of every semester, while final exam or test is conducted every end of semester. A test is one of assessment which is conducted in University in order to give grade for the students. Brown (2003) differs between tests and assessments. Tests are prepare administrative procedures that occur identifiable time in a curriculum when