A study of the improvement of English Speaking skills through NPS Innovation for the second year students of Foreign Languages class 2/1 diploma level 2013 Vipark Sarikapak >Research Purpose In order to improve 11 students poor English speaking skills >Assumption / Hypothesis 11 students poor English speaking skills will be better after their passing through NPS innovation > Variables Independent + Dependent NPS innovation >>>>>>>>>> Quality of speaking Higher Vocational Certificate Curriculum B.E From Theory to Practice: Teaching Listening and Speaking, Jack C. Richards(1990,2012) and others 3pieces of research: (a) A Thesis(MA) of Yanisa Buranchaitawee(1995) : Diagnostic Listening & Speaking Test for students of course 3309 Conversation1 in Vocational College; (b) The Need for Language Skills Training for Tour Company Staff in the Thai Tourism Industry.John C Wash & Thavorn Thittongkam,2010,Sripatum University and (c) Development of Theory of Mind in English-speaking Chinese Singaporeans. Li Qu & others,2010,Nanyang University Assessing Speaking: The Concept& Scoring scales of Hughes, Luoma, McKay and Richards esp. 3 criteria >Accuracy, Fluency & Application + validity, holistic& analytic & Authentic evaluation Conceptual related framework Methodology / Data Collection/Samples 1.Individuals Tests >pretest+posttest focusing on personal talking(interview),pronunciation,word- usage,sentence& application(4indicators) 2.Pair-work speaking practice observing students eye-contact, pauses, endings of N&V esp. studentsaccuracy,fluency & appropriacy (3criteria) 3.Division students into 3groups according to their marks obtained>7-10for A-group,5-7B-group and 5 below C-group under the 4indicators&3criteria as shown in No Retest those who cannot pass the criteria set Data Analysis This study is a content/ descriptive research which applies the following steps: Analyzing the criteria set to measure and compare 3groups of students marks receiving from all the tests done under 4indicators used>>> (Pronunciation +Word usage+ Sentences + Application) Comparing each groups improvement esp. individuals & pair-work under 3criteria(accuracy+ fluency+ appropriacy ) set Applying and summarizing the conceptual frameworks from the recognized & well- known methodologists, theorists and language assessors: Hughes(2003),Luoma(2004),McKay(2006),OM alley& others(1996),Richards(1990), Underbill(2003) and Willis(1981) Results of Research 1. According to the criteria set > 1 goal, 2frames, 3essentials, 4indicators,3criteria, the improvement of 11 students English speaking skill of A and B groups was quite satisfactory % or 8 out of 11 students English speaking development was acceptable. Because this study was verified&implied that the result somewhat met the assumption mentioned above. 3. Individuals negative attitude & behavior(punctuality,tardiness,responsiblilty,pair- work spirit & lack of his/her inner personal drive) always affects students English speaking progress. Recommendations If students want to achieve his or her goal in speaking English: love English, always use it and practice more and more Teacher: facilitator, helper, checker and native- speaker Equipment: modern and advanced technology Management: appropriate and pleasant atmosphere Of learning Assessment: test esp. speaking skills Summary of NPS Innovation