Challenges Faced by the Undergraduates in Enhancing their English Language

  • Abdul Majeed Mohamed Aaqil Department of Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Muhaz Faizer Department of Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Rimaza Rizwan Moulana Department of English Language Teaching, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35993/ijitl.v8i1.2375

Abstract

Language is the medium which is used to express the ideas and thoughts of human beings. English is an international language and coordinated with all the sectors, prevailing in Sri Lanka especially, in the educational sector. In the state universities of Sri Lanka, English language courses are being integrated as a common subject in most courses. Hence, the study aimed at identifying the challenges faced by the undergraduates in enhancing their English language skills. Based on Mixed methods, the primary data were collected through closed-questionnaire distributed among 100 students of second year undergraduates of Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and the semi-structured interviews held among them. Secondary data contributed to construct its theoretical structure. The major findings showed the emergence of several issues with regard to the speaking and listening skills due to the dominance of their mother tongue, Tamil language other than writing and reading skills because of their involvement in improving such skills through various strategies. 

Keywords: Challenges, Skills, English Language, Undergraduates

Published
2022-06-30
Issue
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Innovation In Teaching And Learning (IJITL)
Section
Articles

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