scholarly journals Exploring the Effect of Learners' Age Variation and Their Perceptions on the Responses about Mother Tongue Use in L2 Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol V (II) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Noshaba Younus ◽  
Muhammad Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
L2 Learning ◽  
Grammar Rules ◽  
Age Variation ◽  
Administrative Information ◽  
Degree Level

The purpose of the current study was to explore the effect of learners' age variation and their perceptions on the responses about mother tongue use in L2 learning at degree level. To find out an obvious understanding of this subject matter, the study focused on 577 L2 learners, for the sake of data collection questionnaire war used as a research tool. The data were analyzed through SPSS (statistical package for social sciences). Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The results of the study indicated that the undergraduate learners showed highly positive perceptions regarding the use of mother tongue in the L2 classroom. The majority of the undergraduate respondents preferred using mother tongue in certain situations for specific reasons such as while learning about grammar rules and its usage in the target language classroom, discussing course policies, attendance, and other administrative information, explaining some difficult concepts, to give directions about exams and in introducing the aim of the lesson, to discuss tests, quizzes, and other assignments appropriately.

scholarly journals Discovering the Impact of National Language use in L2 learning on the Proficiency of Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (II) ◽  
pp. 17-29
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Muhammad Saeed Nasir ◽  
Noshaba Younus
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
National Language ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
L2 Learning ◽  
Administrative Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Degree Level

Discovering the impact of national language use in L2 learning on the proficiency of learners at degree level was the focus of this research; in order to find out a clear comprehension of the current subject matter, the research aimed at 577 learners who were learning English at graduation level in different public sector colleges and universities of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan. For this study, the researcher used a questionnaire as a data collection tool. The data analysis was done using SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) version 23. The researcher analyzed the data using descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The findings of the present research depicted that the students exhibited extremely positive and constructive perceptions regarding the use of national language in the second language classroom. The majority of the respondents gave preference using Urdu in specific situations for enhancing their proficiency in specific reasons such as while discussing course policies, learning about grammar and its usage in L2 classroom, attendance, and other administrative information.

scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of Teachers' Experience on the Responses about L1 use in L2 Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (II) ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Noshaba Younus ◽  
Muhammad Naeem
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
Teaching Grammar

The focus of the current research was to explore the influence of teachers' experience on the responses about L1 use in L2 teaching. To investigate an evident and contemplative comprehension of this topic or subject matter, the available research targeted the 156 teachers who were practising teaching English at graduation level in different public sector colleges and universities of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The data collection source applied for the study was a questionnaire. Data were examined using SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) 23 version. Data was examined with the help of different data analysis techniques such as descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The outcome of the immediate study showed that the teachers displayed a highly positive sense about the use of native language in the foreign language classroom. Most of the teachers adopted using L1 in certain occurrences for solid reasons, such as while teaching grammar and its usage in the target language classroom. Foreign language teachers were extremely inspired to use L1 while teaching short questions and summaries, letter writing and paraphrasing the text in different classes of graduation.

scholarly journals Reconnoitering the Impact of Motivation on Teachers and Students to Use L1 in L2 Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 21-31
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Zahoor Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Gulfraz Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Administrative Information ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the current study was to explore the impact of motivation on teachers and students to use L1 in the L2 classroom. To find out an obvious understanding of this subject matter, the study focused on the 156 teachers and the 577 students who were teaching and learning English at graduation level in different public sector colleges and universities of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Two questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were analyzed through SPSS (statistical package for social sciences). Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The results of the study indicated that the learners and the teachers showed highly positive perceptions regarding the use of L1 in the L2 classroom. The majority of the respondents preferred using L1 in certain situations for specific reasons such as while learning about grammar and its usage in the L2 classroom, discussing course policies, attendance, and other administrative information, explaining some difficult concepts, to give directions about exams and in introducing the aim of the lesson, to discuss tests, quizzes, and other assignments appropriately at BS level

scholarly journals Role of Siraiki in Teaching/Learning English at Graduation Level: A Case Study from the Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (I) ◽  
pp. 532-543
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Zahoor Hussain ◽  
Noshaba Younus
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
English Language ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning English

The focus of the present research was to find out the Role of Siraiki Language in Teaching/Learning English Language at graduation Level. By this study the researcher attempted to expose the intentions for which the students and instructors make use of Siraiki in their English language classroom inside and outside activities and in the same way, to show the actions and the situations in which they select for not using their L1. To explore a clear comprehension of the current subject matter, the research targeted on the 577 students and the 156 teachers. Data was collected through questionnaires. The data was examined through SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) 23 version. Data were inspected using descriptive analysis, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The findings of the present study showed that the students and the teachers indicated highly positive perceptions concerning the use of Siraiki language in EFL classroom.

scholarly journals Plurilingualism and monolingualism in foreign language classrooms: The perspective of EFL teachers in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-29
Author(s):  
Ali Alsaawi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Efl Teachers

Abstract The idea of teaching a target language via a monolingual medium of instruction in the classroom has long predominated in the pedagogical context. In Saudi Arabia, excluding the students’ mother tongue (Arabic) in the foreign language classroom has been seen as a tool that accelerates the acquisition of the target language (English). This is widely viewed as the most practical and effective method of language learning, especially in the Gulf region, where English is a foreign language employed in the fields of economics and business. The recent academic argument that exploiting the students’ linguistic repertoire, including the mother tongue, in the target language classroom boosts and fosters the students’ learning cycle is still encountering huge resistance, especially among second/foreign language teachers. To explore this dispute from the perspective of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in intermediate and secondary schools, a case study was conducted with 34 teachers in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, through questionnaires and a focus group interview. The study found that most teachers believe that the policy of using the target language (English) only is the most effective method of language learning. They employed the students’ mother tongue (Arabic) on an ad hoc basis to ensure complete comprehension, organize classroom tasks or convey personal remarks. In addition, the study revealed that teachers’ understanding of plurilingualism was unclear and limited to the verbal use of two languages, and that EFL teachers need more clarification on its application in the classroom.

scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of Teachers' and Students' Mother Tongue on the Use of National Language in L2 Teaching/Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 156-168
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Muhammad Saeed Nasir ◽  
Tahira Asgher
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cultural Factor ◽  
National Language ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The purpose of the current study was to explore the influence of teachers' and students' mother tongue on the use of national language in L2 teaching and learning. For a comprehensive understanding of the issue, the study focused on 156 teachers and the 577 students who were teaching and learning English at graduation level in different public sector colleges and universities of Southern Punjab. Two questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were analyzed through SPSS (statistical package for social sciences). Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The results of the study indicated that the teachers who have Saraiki as their mother tongue have a high inclination toward the use of it in their classroom setting due to the socio-cultural factor such as their multilingual aptitude and their emotional attachment with their mother tongue.

scholarly journals Successful English Learners in Speaking English at SMAN 2 Surabaya

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Vevy Liansari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Progressive Relaxation ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Social Strategy ◽  
Positive Statements

This study is conducted to investigate the strategies of successful English learners in speaking English. It is aimed to investigate the learning strategies used by successful English learners of SMAN 2 Surabaya to assist in converting controlled process into automatic one.Adopting qualitative descriptive analysis, this study consistently describes the phenomena. Notably, it is designed as a case study since the researcher is interested in describing some aspects of second language performance of the subjects as individuals. The researcher used in collecting the data is an interview and supported by the researcher as the observer of the observation conducted in the classroom. The subjects of this study are two successful English learners of eleventh grade senior high. Thus, the data got from the subjects derived from the observation and interview selected, simplified, and organized to draw the conclusion.Based on the results, successful English learners use both direct and indirect strategies in learning to speak English. In applying direct strategy they make use of compensation and cognitive strategy by switching their target language to his mother tongue, using resources for receiving and sending messages in the target language and use mime or gesture. Indirect strategy is applied by making use metacognitive, affective, and social strategy. They also do activities such as paying attention to the language learning tasks, delaying speech production to focus on listening to the target language, cooperating with peers, cooperating with proficient users of target language, seeking practice opportunities, making positive statements, taking risk wisely, and self monitoring, progressive relaxation and has deep breathing.

scholarly journals Teachers and Learners’ Perceptions of Applying Translation as a Method, Strategy, or Technique in an Iranian EFL Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Mollaei ◽  
Ali Taghinezhad ◽  
Firooz Sadighi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Language Context ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Insight Into

It has been found that translation is an efficient means to teach/learn grammar, syntax, and lexis of a foreign language. Meanwhile, translation is good for beginners who do not still enjoy the critical level of proficiency in their target language for expression.  This study was conducted to examine the teachers and learners’ perceptions of employing translation in the foreign language classroom; i.e., the effects, merits, demerits, limitations, as well as its use as a method, strategy or technique. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect and analyze the data from graduate and undergraduate learners (n=56) and teachers (n=44), male and female, who responded to two questionnaires. Additionally, only the teachers were interviewed to gain richer insight into their perceptions and attitudes. According to the results of independent samples t-test, there was no significant difference between teachers and learners’ attitude to applying translation as a method, strategy, or technique in learning a foreign language.  Based on the interview results, some teachers believed that employing translation in the foreign language context was helpful but not constantly. They claimed that translation was only effective in teaching vocabulary and grammar apart from leaners’ proficiency level as it can clarify meaning. But some other teachers noted that mother tongue would interfere with learning foreign language; they considered translation as a time-consuming activity through which students cannot capture the exact meaning. 

scholarly journals PERMEABILITY OF INTERLANGUAGE SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF STUDENTS LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 5 SURAKARTA

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Lestari Kelik Maryana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Target Language ◽  
System A ◽  
Linguistic System

The research deals with permeability of students’ interlanguage system that reflects in students’ composition of SMP Muhammadiyah 5 Surakarta. The aims of the research are (1) to describe what the types of permeability, (2) to describe the sourceof the influence in students’ IL system, and (3) to describe the influence frequency of students’ IL system. The type of this research is qualitative research. The data of this research are erroneous sentences found in the students’ compositions. The method of collecting data is elicitation and document analysis. The writer uses descriptive analysis by Celce Marcia and a modified framework of Error Analysis by Shridar a technique for analyzing data. The results indicate that (1) the permeability is found atthe level of morphology and syntax, (2) the source of the influence is students’ mother tongue (Indonesian) and target language (English), (3) the influence frequency of the mother tongue to students’ interlanguage system is 48% and of the target languageto the students’ interlanguage system is 52%. The conclusion is that the learners’ interlanguage is open to to influence from the outside and influence from the inside language system. It progressively approaches the target language as a result oflearners’ attempt on constructing a new linguistic system.

First language and target language in the foreign language classroom

2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Littlewood ◽  
Baohua Yu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
First Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Foreign Language Classroom

For many decades, foreign language teaching has been dominated by the principle that teachers should use only the target language (TL) and avoid using the mother tongue (L1) except as a last resort. However, reports show that teachers make extensive use of the L1. This paper illustrates this discrepancy and considers some main reasons for it. It suggests a framework of principles for balancing L1 and TL use in the classroom. Finally, it reviews some strategies available to teachers who wish to make maximal use of the TL without denying the potential of the L1 to support foreign language learning.

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