scholarly journals 1. Factors Affecting the Speed of Word Retrieval in Children Learning English as a Foreign Language

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Ting Zhao ◽  
Victoria A. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Word Retrieval ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals STUDY OF MOTIVATION TYPES OF ENGLISH-MAJORING STUDENTS AND DEMOTIVATING FACTORS - IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA, ERDENET SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
pp. 083
Author(s):  
Solongo Shagdarsuren ◽  
Ulambayar Batchuluun ◽  
Daniel Lindbergh Lang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Credit Hours ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
National University ◽  
English Learning Motivation ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

A decline in number of credit hours of English courses for English-majoring students at National University of Mongolia is forcing teachers and students to focus on how to learn English more effectively and what factors would affect that process within credit hours allowed at the university. However, the English teaching class hours in Mongolian secondary schools have been increasing for the last few years, due to the interest in learning English as a foreign language, and resulting in a growth in the demand for English teachers. This study has a goal to investigate into motivation of English-majoring students towards learning English and the factors affecting them to be demotivated. Twenty students studying English as a major at National University of Mongolia, Erdenet School completed the research questionnaire  which intended to discover English learning motivation through 12 items and attended focus group interview with 5 questions to find internal and external demotivating factors in 2019-2020 academic year. The students had instrumental orientation and demonstrated a strong desire to learn English. Furthermore, they were demotivated by their teachers’ and classmates’ attitudes and living conditions. The researchers suggested some recommendations based on the study findings. 

Psychological aspects of learning english

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Zakura Makazhanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Correct Method ◽  
Learning English

The article discusses issues of effective learning and mastering a foreign language and factors affecting the learning process. The author focuses on the methodological and psychological aspects of this process. The effectiveness of learning and mastering a foreign language, its further professional use, in addition to the teacher’s talent to use the correct method of presenting and activating teaching material, the ability to build trust with students and create a comfortable environment for them in the classroom, depends largely on psychological factors, on the students’ ability to change established ideas about their ability to assimilate and freely use foreign language speech both in class and in real life.

scholarly journals Dictionary Culture of University Students Learning English as a Foreign Language in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Sami Baskin ◽  
Muhsin Mumcu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Learning English

Dictionaries, one of the oldest tools of language education, have continued to be a part of education although information technologies and concept of education has changed over time. Until today, with the help of the developments in technology both types of dictionaries have increased, and usage areas have expanded. Therefore, it is possible to find a dictionary of different types that are applicable to each situation, rather than a single dictionary for every situation. Determining this diversity and the preferences of users is very important in terms of the quality of the education to be given and the new dictionaries to be written.In this study, dictionary preferences of students learning English as a foreign language in Turkey, factors affecting these preferences, past dictionary experiences and trainings were discussed. For this purpose, a survey with 25 questions was collected from 83 students who were learning English in the preparatory classes of Gaziosmanpasa University.The data obtained from the surveys was transferred to the SPSS program and frequency analyses were made. Numerical breakdowns and descriptive analysis of students’ dictionary preferences and factors affecting these preferences were realized. The results revealed that the majority of the students learning English as a foreign language in Turkey did not receive any training on using dictionaries although they bought and used their first dictionaries at primary school. It was also found that language level had an important effect on dictionary usage and as students’ level of language increased they considered dictionaries as easy tools. Besides, students with lower language skills found dictionaries as more informative sources than other students.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING MOTIVATION OF ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS TOWARDS LEARNING ENGLISH AT A UNIVERSITY IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Bao Dung Dang ◽  
Van Lanh Le ◽  
Tuong Vy Ha
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Learning English

It could be broadly accepted that motivation plays its fundamental role as one of the most important elements in foreign language learning. The present research investigated factors affecting motivation in learning English of freshmen at Tay Do University. The participants were 84 freshmen studying in Faculty of Linguistics and Literature. In the study process, these participants were given questionnaires which consisted of several statements related to the mentioned factors and the interview to get information. The collected data from the two instruments mentioned above were all analyzed afterward. The current study showed that there were elements that motivate freshmen towards English learning. Parental, environmental, teacher’s and intrinsic (personal) factors were examined. It is hoped that this research can be helpful for not only students but also teachers in learning and teaching English. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0894/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Attitudes of Public and Private Schools’ Students towards Learning EFL

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salem Saleh Ibnian
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Attitudes Towards Learning

This study aimed at exploring attitudes of public and private schools' students towards learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and investigating factors affecting the students' attitudes towards learning EFL.The study attempted to answer the following questions:1-What are the overall attitudes of public and private schools’ students towards learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL)?2- Is there a statistically significant difference between the overall mean of attitudes of public and private schools' students towards learning EFL according to the type of school (public or private)?3- What are the main factors affecting students' attitudes towards learning EFL?The sample of the study consisted of 144 ninth grade students chosen randomly from Amman public and private schools. The students were distributed into four sections, each section comprised 36 students.To conduct the study, the researcher used a 20-item questionnaire to reveal attitudes of the students towards learning EFL. In addition, the researcher also carried out semi-structured interviews so as to explore factors affecting students' attitudes towards learning EFL.Findings of the study showed that the overall mean of attitudes of public and private schools' students towards learning in EFL is positive; however, the results indicated that students of private schools have more positive attitudes towards learning EFL than students of public schools.The findings showed that methods of teaching, the physical environment and the educational setting of schools were the main factors that affected students’ attitudes towards learning EFL.

FACTORS INFLUENCING AN EFL LEARNER’S PROFICIENCY: AN ENGLISH TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Pariyanto Pariyanto ◽  
Bramatya Pradipta
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Teacher's Perspective ◽  
Learning English

This study investigated the factors affecting an EFL learner's success in learning English. An experienced English teacher was chosen as a model of a successful learner of English and was interviewed on how she learned English. The findings indicate that the factors contributing to her success in learning English include (1) internal motivation, (2) social context, and (3) a positive attitude towards English. The findings of this study are in line with second language learning theories. This implies that such factors as motivation, social context, and positive attitude towards target language need to be taken into account to succeed in learning English as a foreign language.

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORIES OF VERBS IN ENGLISH AND ALBANIAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 2245-2249
Author(s):  
Suzana Ejupi ◽  
Lindita Skenderi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Part Of Speech ◽  
Grammatical Categories ◽  
Learning English

Working with English learners for many years, gives you the opportunity to encounter linguistic obstacles that they face while learning English language as a foreign language. Additionally, teaching for 13 years and observing the learning process, it enables you to recognize the students’ needs and at the same time, detect linguistic mistakes that they make, while practicing the target language. During my experience as a teacher, in terms of teaching and learning verbs in general and its grammatical categories in specific, it is noticed that Albanian learners find it relatively difficult the correct use of verbs in context and even more confusing the equivalent use of verbs in Albanian. Since verbs present an important part of speech, this study aims to investigate several differences and similarities between grammatical categories of verbs in English and Albanian. As a result, the Albanian learners of English language will be able to identify some of the major differences and similarities between the grammatical categories of verbs in English and Albanian; overcome the usual mistakes; gain the necessary knowledge regarding verbs and use them properly in English and Albanian.

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