scholarly journals English Language Proficiency and Early School Attainment Among Children Learning English as an Additional Language

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 812-827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie E. Whiteside ◽  
Debbie Gooch ◽  
Courtenay F. Norbury
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Early School ◽  
School Attainment ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA DENGAN PAKEM MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI ENGLISH CHILDREN DALAM PENGENALAN BAHASA INGGRIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moh Zainuddin ◽  
Mohammad Fatoni
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Learning English

As educators in the era of globalization in welcoming the millennial era, it is very necessary to update learning methods equipped with learning media that are suitable for learning needs, in this case PAKEM learning uses the "English Children" application as a support in learning such as LCD projectors, English Learning applications, Kamusku, Team Viewer It is hoped that it can arouse students' interest in learning English so that they can improve their ability to describe English texts and increase the value of English in text descriptive material. This research is classified as a Classroom Action Research with planning stages (acting) with observation (observing) and reflection (reflecting) which are combined, in this study 3 cycles. The initial findings 1) Students are hyper active in class, 2) Students tend to think English is difficult and boring, 3) English is not an important subject, 4) English language proficiency is still far from average (far from KKM). In the first cycle of 29 students, none of the students could write descriptive text, after this activity was carried out in 3 cycles, Based on the results of tests and reflections from cycles 1, 2 and 3, Pakem learning using the "English Children" application can arouse student interest in learning so that students are able to describe objects seen in English either orally or in writing. 

Analysis On Motivation In Learning English Among Pesantren Students And Its Correlation With English Language Proficiency

Academia Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zuhri Fakhruddin
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Previous Theory ◽  
Dominant Type ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
School Based ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
English Learning Motivation ◽  
Learning English

This quantitative descriptive research investigates correlation between English learning motivation among Pesantren students and their English language proficiency. Pesantren community is a unique environment to learn foreign language combining the process of nurturing Islamic values and discipline. 25 students of X grade from IPS (Social) major are involved in this study. A questionnaire measuring type of motivation and its value is used to collect data related to the motivation, while the English proficiency is measured through School based examination score and independent English language proficiency designed by the researcher. Analysis on the collected data is done through SPSS version 26. The finding revealed that there are four types of motivation among Pesantren students in learning English, those are: [1] Instrumental; [2] Integrative; [3] Extrinsic; and [4] Intrinsic. Each of these type has been proven to have a significance correlation with students English language proficiency. Thus it strengthen the previous theory stating that motivation plays significant role in learning. The most dominant type of motivation among Pesantren students is instrumental motivation.

Framing Syllabi For Developing English Language Proficiency Bridging Gaps In English Teaching At The Tertiary Level

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
C. MONSINGH DANIEL
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
English Language ◽  
Global Market ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
English Teaching

The English Language holds primacy in several levels of employment. This has drawn appeal towards the language as a valuable tool towards having an edge in ones skill set. Capitalizing on the image that English builds for ones employability and career advancement has become a trend set by employer and employee alike. It does indeed have its appeal in a global market, but its demand is due to the inability of educational institutions to provide verifiable and considerable output in students who are proficient in the English Language. Therefore the search for candidates with quality English skills is rather sparse in number. Attempts are of course made by academicians to change this reality but not to the level of a massive turnabout.

A study of Importance of English Language Proficiency in Hospitality Industry and the Role of Hospitality Educators in Enhancing the Same Amongst The Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arati Prabhu ◽  
Prachi Wani
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The study is undertaken to understand the importance of English language skills in the Indian hospitality industry, and the gaps therein. It studies the challenge as it exists in Pune city, and how AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology has attempted to address the issue(s). The study aims at gathering primary information by means of questionnaires. It sheds light on the gap between existing and desired standards of English proficiency. It also highlights the attempts by the three important stakeholders in order to address the issue. Though, attempts are made from the industry, teachers and students, it is recognized that joint efforts need to be made to tackle the problem collectively and from all sides. It is an urgent calling for innovative teaching learning practices and encouraging sound develop initiatives and commitment. The primary data is across the cross section of Pune hoteliers, teachers and students of the college. The findings reflect the importance of English as the universal medium of communication, and its importance in rendering quality service and importantly.

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