scholarly journals Iranian Students’ Attitudes towards English as a Bilingual Language in Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-299
Author(s):  
Sajad Faramarzi ◽  
Atefeh Elekaei ◽  
Akbar Afghari
Keyword(s):  
Bilingual Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
General Attitude ◽  
Attitudes Toward English ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
Learning English

The current study examined Iranian students’ attitudes towards English language in social and academic domains, and their attitudes toward English as part of a bilingual system in Iran. A 5-point likert scale questionnaire was used to investigate the extent for which students use English in their daily lives, its significance, students general attitude towards using English and their attitudes towards a bilingual system. The results indicate that a large number of participants (n=200), whom were selected among undergraduate students in Iran, reacted positively towards English language in general and having English as part of a bilingual system in particular. Data from the questionnaire indicates that students are interested in learning English for both social and professional reasons. Additionally, the results of this study highlight the greater preference of students in bilingual education which is statistically significant. Finally, some pedagogical implications related to the use of English are presented.

scholarly journals Grammar Consciousness-Raising Activities and Iranian EFL Learners' Attitudes toward English Language

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-272
Author(s):  
Farrokhlagha Heidari ◽  
Nurullah Mansourzadeh
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Consciousness Raising ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Attitudes Toward Learning ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Grammatical Structures ◽  
Learning English

The first purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of consciousness-raising (C-R) activities on learning grammatical structures by Iranian EFL learners. The second one was to investigate the effect of gender through C-R activities and tasks. Finally, this study wanted to investigate the Iranian students’ attitudes toward learning English prior to and after applying the C-R activities. An attitude questionnaire was use to investigate the participants' attitudes toward learning English before and after applying C-R activities. Data analysis indicated that using C-R activities in is significantly more effective than the traditional approaches. Regarding gender, male outperformed females. Therefore, it is recommended that other teachers consider C-R activities as useful options in teaching other aspects of language. Based on the statistics and findings, Iranian students’ attitudes toward learning English language were not much different prior to and after applying C-R activities.

scholarly journals Learners' Language Needs Analysis of English Subject in Azkia Integrated Islamic Primary School

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-100
Author(s):  
Neneng Sunengsih ◽  
Ahmad Fahrurrozi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
English Language ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Vocabulary Building ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Learning English

In this paper, the writer analyzed the objective of English learning at Azkia Integrated Islamic Primary School and the pupils’ needs in learning English. The paper described pupils’ needs, which are divided into the target needs and the learning needs. The study employed qualitative method, which used phenomenology approach. The data were collected from classroom observations, interviews, and documentary analysis, and then were analyzed and classified into the target needs and the learning needs. The findings showed that the pupils’ needs to be fulfilled in learning English are introducing English at the early stage, coping English language in the classroom and the daily lives, emphasizing vocabulary building and its development, applying recognizable topics to support vocabulary mastery, giving a wide range of instruments which stimulates the pupils using English in their daily lives. Further, learning English can be easier for the pupils when the concrete objects  are utilized well and visual aids are made available.

scholarly journals Motivation to Learn English Language: A Study of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Ajab Ali Lashari ◽  
Ghulam Mustafa Mashori ◽  
Abdul Malik Abbasi ◽  
Quratulain Talpur
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Learning English

The present study aims to investigate the motivational factors which are directly involved in learning English language among Bachelor of Science (B.S) first year undergraduate students of Institute of English Language and Literature, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh Pakistan. The study focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors, which motivate students to learn English language. The questionnaire has been administered among students (N=70) which are based on 30 Likert scale items. Attitude Motivation Test Battery/AMTB (Gardner, 2004 English version) has been used in this regard. SPSS has been used to quantify the data. The semi-structured interview has been conducted by using purposive sampling for in-depth study from (N= 6) students. The results reveal that the students have extrinsic reasons as dominant factors for motivation to learn the target language. The dominant extrinsic factors which were investigated among the students are to get a good job and to qualify exams. The intrinsic factors such as learning English for developing self-image and communication skills in English with proficiency in their daily routine work are responsible for motivating students to learn English language.

scholarly journals The English Reading Habits of English Language Education Undergraduate Students at English Department

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-716
Author(s):  
Windha Aestetika Wulandari ◽  
Utari Praba Astuti ◽  
Furaidah
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Department ◽  
Reading Practice ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Students Attitudes

Abstract: Good reading habits help comprehension and logic because they can empower to absorb material analytically, critically, and reflectively. However, the technique for encouraging an interest in reading, particularly in schools and universities, has not obtained the best outcomes. In this case, family, community, and educational institutions simultaneously play a significant role in promoting English Foreign Language students' enthusiasm for reading. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine how ELE undergraduate students reading habits in English Department, Universitas Negeri Malang. This type of research used descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire form and distributed via Google form. The questionnaire discussed students' attitudes towards reading, purpose of reading, reading frequency, and reading preferences. The results showed that most of the ELE undergraduate students have high reading habit. However, students’ reading habits still need to be improved. It is shown that the students like reading as an indispensable part of their lives because of the reading treatment they get from an early stage of age. It makes them have a positive attitude towards reading, they also have a purpose for reading, and increase their reading preferences. Furthermore, they also need to increase their frequency of reading practice and the number of books read. Keywords: reading habits, English Language Education (ELE), English Department Abstrak: Kebiasaan membaca yang baik dapat membantu pemahaman dan logika karena dapat memudahkan untuk menerima materi secara analitis, kritis, dan reflektif. Namun, teknik yang digunakan untuk mendorong minat membaca, khususnya di sekolah dan universitas, masih belum mendapatkan hasil yang terbaik. Dalam hal ini, keluarga, masyarakat, dan lembaga pendidikan secara bersamaan memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong minat membaca Bahasa Inggris siswa. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kebiasaan membaca mahasiswa Jurusan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Negeri Malang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner dan disebarluaskan melalui google form. Kuesioner tersebut membahas sikap siswa terhadap membaca, tujuan membaca, frekuensi membaca, dan preferensi membaca. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa juusan pendidikan Bahasa Inggris memiliki kebiasaan membaca yang tinggi. Namun, kebiasaan membaca siswa masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi. Terlihat bahwa siswa menyukai membaca, karena sebagai bagian yang tak terpisahkan dari kehidupan karena mereka telah dilatih membaca sejak usia dini. Oleh karena itu, mereka memiliki sikap positif terhadap membaca, mereka juga memiliki tujuan untuk membaca, dan meningkatkan preferensi membaca mereka. Selain itu, mereka juga perlu meningkatkan frekuensi latihan membaca dan jumlah buku yang dibaca. Kata kunci: kebiasaan membaca, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Jurusan Sastra Inggris

scholarly journals Students’ Attitudes towards the Use of Slovene as L1 in Teaching and Learning of Business English at Tertiary Level

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-112
Author(s):  
Nataša Gajšt
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Business English ◽  
English Only ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

Over the past decades, the monolingual (English-only) approach to English language teaching and learning has prevailed. In recent years, however, the trend of using students’ first language (L1) in teaching and learning English as a foreign language has re-emerged. However, the research on the use of L1 in teaching English for specific purposes is far from extensive. The aim of this study was to investigate the use of Slovene as the students’ L1 in teaching and learning Business English at tertiary level. The specific objectives were to determine the students’ attitudes towards the teachers’ and the students’ use of Slovene during Business English lessons and the students’ use of Slovene in learning Business English. The present study was quantitative, with data gathered via a questionnaire. The results show that, on the one hand, there is some inclination towards the use of L1 both in class and during their study of Business English. On the other hand, the preference towards the use of predominantly (or exclusively) English in class is also present and is positively correlated with the level of students’ knowledge of English. The results are of value to English language teachers as they suggest the contexts in which students’ L1 could be used in the process of teaching and learning English for specific purposes.

scholarly journals Učenje engleskog jezika iz perspektive studenata - budućih vaspitača

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Radmila Palinkašević
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Teacher Training College ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

Starting from the hypothesis that an identification and a more detailed study of students' conceptual sphere regarding learning English language will result in mapping the fields in the tertiary-level teaching of English as a foreign language that need improvement, in the academic year 2018/19 we conducted a survey among all undergraduate students at the Preschool Teacher Training College "Mihajlo Palov" in Vršac. A total of 125 respondents filled out an anonymous questionnaire designed to reveal the source domains through which pre-service preschool teachers perceive learning English as a foreign language. A qualitative analysis of the researched corpus made it possible to single out five dominant conceptual metaphors of different source domains for the concept of English language learning. Among the obtained metaphors, special attention was given to selecting the metaphors with a methodological potential for implementation in teaching, as well as to the suggestions for modelling the so-called disruptive metaphors that have a negative effect on the English language acquisition.

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