scholarly journals Analysis of Underlying Reasons for Low Saudi EFL Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Khidr M Alruwaili ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Self ◽  
Language Practice ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Language Communication ◽  
Learning English

This study aimed at investigating the underlying reasons of challenges that can cause Saudi EFL learners to have lower English performance. This study follows a qualitative method through interviewing three college students at Jouf University and one professor. The self-constructed interviews were basically targeted four items; 1) students’ related issues, 2) teachers’ related issues, 3) curricula- related issues, and 4) assessment related issues. The finding of this study have indicated that the primary challenges of Saudi EFL learners were due to their lower internal and intrinsic motivation. The conceptualized learning English as an academic course to pass, and not an actual language communication. The recommendations suggested by this study were trimmed into the following: increasing English language practice, shifting the focus from being examination- driven focus onto learning authentic communicative language.

scholarly journals Improving Reading Skills of Saudi English Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulwahab Alamat Alsharari ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
The Self ◽  
Language Practice ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Language Communication

This study aimed at investigating the underlying reasons that can cause Saudi EFL learners to have lower English performance. This study follows a qualitative method through interviewing three college students at Jouf University and one professor. The self-constructed interviews were basically targeted four items; 1) students’ related issues, 2) teachers’ related issues, 3) curricula- related issues, and 4) assessment related issues. The finding of this study have indicated that the primary reasons of Saudi EFL learners were due to their lower internal and intrinsic motivation. The conceptualized learning English as an academic course to pass, and not an actual language communication. The recommendations suggested by this study were trimmed into the following: increasing English language practice, learning authentic communicative language.

scholarly journals Why Do Chinese College Students Learn ESP: An Analysis of Language Learning Motivations within SDT Framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangxing Liu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
The Self ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Learning English

<p>This study mainly investigates the motivational characteristics of Chinese college students learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP). By critically examining and comparing Gardner’s (1985) Integrative-Instrumental model and the Self-determination Theory (SDT) by Deci and Ryan(1985), the researcher finds out that the latter one is more comprehensive and applicable to the case of Chinese college ESP learners (the subjects). Thus the researcher develops a questionnaire within the SDT framework to analyze the subjects’ motivations. Drawing upon a follow-up statistical analysis, the research discovers the motivational propensities of the subjects. A discussion of corresponding motivational methods to help improve the subjects’ ESP learning is provided at the end of the article.</p>

scholarly journals A Psycho-Pragmatic Study of Self-Identity of Kurdish EFL Learners in Kurdistan Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Ayad Hameed Mahmood ◽  
Zana Mahmood Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Distinctive Feature ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Self ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Learning English

This paper is an extract from a PhD dissertation on the impacts of learning English on the self-identity of Kurdish EFL learners. Language is a distinctive feature of human being. Similarly, identity is considered as a sign humans are recognized by. So, scrutinizing the relationship between these two related components of human life is revealing. Most of the research papers in this area focus on how language is used as a tool to express someone’s identity. However, this research focuses on how the process of learning English makes possible changes, if any, in the learners’ self-identity. A Likert-questionnaire of 30 questions is given to 150 EFL learners from three main universities to understand the differences that might happen in the learners’ self-identity as a result of learning English. Finally, some conclusions are drawn based on the collected data and the references are documented.

scholarly journals Exploring Factors Causing Demotivation and Motivation in Learning English Language among College Students of Quetta, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maheen Sher Ali ◽  
Zahid Hussain Pathan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Quantitative Design ◽  
Instrumental Motivation ◽  
Learning English

The prime aim of this research was to determine both demotivating and motivating factors for Pakistani college students of Quetta in learning English language. A quantitative design was employed in which 150 freshman college students studying in three different disciplines: Pre-medical, Pre-engineering and I.C.S at Government Girls college students of Quetta, Pakistan were included. A demotivation questionnaire was adopted from the study by Sakai & Kikuchi(2009) consisting of one open-ended question and 35 close-ended items on six factors of demotivation: grammar-based teaching, teacher’s behaviour, course contents and teaching materials, effects of low test score, classroom environment and lack of self-confidence and interest. Additionally, a modified 20-items AMTB motivation questionnaire along with one open-ended question was adapted from the study by Gardner (1985) which identifies the integrative and instrumental motivation. The closed ended questionnaire was analyzed applying descriptive statistics in SPSS (version, 22) whereas content analysis was performed on narrative data extracted from open-ended questionnaire and was quantified to establish the order and rank of factors causing motivation and demotivation among students in learning English language. The findings revealed that course content and teaching material emerged as the most salient demotivating factor. On the other hand, instrumental motivation emerged as the most influential source of motivation among students. The findings have implication on both teaching and learning of English language in Pakistan. 

scholarly journals Investigation Into Motivation Types of Saudi and Chines EFL Learners and Gender Role Differences

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Asma Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
English Language ◽  
College Level ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Language Students ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chinese Group

This study investigates motivation types of Saudi and Chines EFL learners and gender role differences. I selected these two groups because they constituted the most dominant groups that study English abroad. The descriptive and correlational approaches were used to examine the participants&rsquo; motivation by collecting the data through questionnaire and interviews. Twenty-five Saudi and Chinese college level English language students were selected as samples for collecting data for answering the research questions. The findings showed that both groups have extrinsic and intrinsic motivation as well integrative and instrumental motivation. The Chinese group&rsquo;s intrinsic motivation is stronger than the extrinsic motivation.&nbsp;

scholarly journals Demotivating Factors of Indonesian College Students to Learn English as A Foreign Language

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Reza Anggriyashati Adara
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
The Other ◽  
English Speaker ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Method Approach

Investigating demotivating factors can help teachers to avoid them and provide more insights on sustaining learners’ interest in FL learning. The present study aimed to analyse demotivating factors in FL learning. To obtain the findings, the present study applied a mixed method approach. A set of questionnaires adapted from Sakai and Kikuchi’s (2009) questionnaires were distributed to thirty eight university students whereas interviews were conducted to three of them. The findings indicated teacher’s competence and lack of intrinsic motivation as the most salient factors that caused demotivation among the participants. In this consideration, teachers were perceived as incompetent by the participants when teachers have poor English pronunciation and do not provide communicative classrooms. On the other hand, lack of intrinsic motivation was indicated by the loss of students’ interest in learning and their goal to be an English speaker. Providing a communicative classroom with a fluent teacher as well as promoting students’ interest in English language and culture seem to be the solutions to reduce students’ demotivation. [Penelitian tentang faktor-faktor yang menurunkan motifasi (demotivation) dapat membantu para guru untuk menghindari factor-faktor tersebut dan memberikan wawasan untuk mempertahankan minat peserta didik dalam pembelajaran bahasa asing. Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor demotivasi dalam pembelajaran Bahasa asing. Untuk memperoleh jawaban dari beberapa pertanyaan, penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan metode campuran. Seperangkat kuesioner yang diadaptasi dari model Sakai dan Kikuchi (2009) didistribusikan kepada tiga puluh delapan mahasiswa sedangkan wawancara dilakukan terhadap tiga dari mahasiswa tersebut. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi guru dan kurangnya motivasi intrinsik merupakan faktor yang paling menonjol yang menyebabkan demotivasi di antara para peserta. Dalam hal ini, guru dianggap tidak kompeten oleh para peserta ketika guru memiliki pelafalan bahasa Inggris yang buruk dan tidak menyediakan ruang kelas yang komunikatif. Di sisi lain, kurangnya motivasi intrinsik ditunjukkan oleh hilangnya minat siswa dalam belajar dan tujuan mereka untuk berbicara dalam bahasa Inggris. Menyediakan ruang kelas yang komunikatif dengan guru yang fasih serta mempromosikan minat siswa dalam bahasa dan budaya Inggris tampaknya menjadi solusi untuk mengurangi demotivasi siswa]

scholarly journals Investigation the attitudes of secondary school students towards the use of saying and words of wisdom in learning English at secondary level in Gaza

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-199
Author(s):  
Wafaa Ibrahim Alnajjar ◽  
◽  
Reem Yahya Mahmoud Shehadh
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Secondary Female ◽  
Learning English

This paper examined the attitudes of secondary school students towards the use of saying and words of wisdom in learning English as a foreign language in secondary schools in Gaza. Saying and words of wisdom play a significant role in language learning as a part of gaining cultural knowledge. In addition, this study attempted to find out whether they could motivate students to learn English then improve language acquiring through time. 40 secondary female EFL learners were assigned in questionnaires and interviews. Through observation, the researcher convinced that saying and words of wisdom is an important segment in the English Language, and it is a useful piece that has been used to spread wisdom and truths about life. The study reveals the effectiveness and higher rate of retaining of learning vocabulary through the strategy of sayings and words of wisdom compared to the traditional method.

scholarly journals NEED ANALYSIS ON ENGLISH TEACHING MATERIALS FOR ICT STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Sri Diana ◽  
Musdalifah Mansur
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Communication And Technology ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

The research aims to find out the English Materials need of the students of Genetic Computer School Singapore in Learning English. The quantitative and qualitative method were conducted in this research to provide the description of the students’ needs. In collecting the data, the researcher applied interview for lecturers and questionnaire for the students as the instrument of the research. There were two lecturers and thirty of second-semester students in the 2017-2018 academic year as participants in this research by conducting purposive sampling.The result of this research revealed that students of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) mostly needed two skills in learning English. First, speaking skill that is to communicate in English and to present their final project exam. Second, writing skill is used to do their assignment and final report in English. Language element which most important and needed by the students is vocabulary, then followed by grammar. The interview result showed that in teaching English the lecturers do not have permanent syllabuses for four semesters and the existing materials are design based on lecturers perception, it is not based on students needs. The information of this research as the recommendation for the institution that might be used as guidance to design the English syllabuses.

scholarly journals THE EMPLOYEES' PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING ENGLISH IN A BUSINESS CONTEXT

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Sri Suningsih
Keyword(s):  
Stock Price ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Price Index ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Learning English

This study aims to investigate how the English is used in the business workplace.. The researcher used a quantitative and descriptive qualitative method. The data used in this study are from open-ended questionnaire to the employees working in economics and business. The result reflects the workers’ learning experiences while learning English in the colleges show the several topic discussion they learnt such as Introduction, and general English, the topics about finance/ accounting material and financial reports, venture capital, stocks and bonds, which are usually useful when meetings with foreign principals or other employees and their supervisor, Writing, reading, discussion, communication, Vocabularies, Determination of the stock price index, Management, recruitment, accounting, financial statement, Learnt accounting using English books and also learnt about English conversation its very useful for my work, Vocabularies about accounts related to financial statements.  In addition, another participant responded that English that is learned on campus and at work is very different. Not all English skills are applied in the respondent's workplace, only reading is used most often.  In term of English needs in the workplace, the professionals need Speaking skills and English language terms according to work fields.

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