It is unquestionable that English today enjoy a significant status as the most worldwide spoken language. It becomes part of daily life of many people for many reasons: enjoyment, academic, economic, and other purposes. It is spoken throughout the world either as a first or second language, not only with English speakers, but with people of different first languages. Crystal (1994) describes its status as ‘global language’ where it started to have ‘a special role that is recognized in every country
literature, the history of literature, the use of literature in language and learning, theoretical framework, conceptual framework and summary. 2.1 The Definition of Literature The literature can be divided into two main parts such as big “L” and small “l” as O’Sullivan (1991) suggested. Ganakumaran Subramaniam, Shahizah Ismail Hamdan and Koo stated that the big “L” is the focus of the text and small “l” is the usage of literature to teach language. This is because literature can be used a medium for teacher
English is known as the international language in the world that make a strong communication between the people of the world, which many developing countries attempt to use this language while their native tongue is not English. Speaking English may have some positive and negative effects on those countries which English is not their original language. Although in many countries English is thought as a foreign language in schools and universities, some other countries used English as the Medium of
Language plays a vital role in the teaching and learning process in all subjects. English, as the known international language, is the most common medium utilized in the school systems. According to the report of the British Council and University of Oxford’s department of education, English language is increasingly becoming the lingua franca of education institutions across the world – from primary schools to higher education. Materials such as books and journals are written in English, including
communication plays a crucial role in determining person’s success or failure. In her article “From Outside In” Barbara Mellix illustrates the struggles she and her family faced in being accepted by the outside world by giving up their black
(Hyland, 2002b). 2.5 Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers and Students in ESP/EVOP Learning A study on the effects of ESP on early language learners should have an element of the roles and responsibilities of teachers in the learning process. Quite a few literatures specifically focus on the roles and responsibilities of teachers in ESP compared to their roles in General English learning. Fiorito (2005) is of the opinion that teachers already experienced in offering General English courses are advantaged
to live a better life. Moving to America had impacted Afghan families via language, education for children, and women roles. Coming to America, many Afghan families had language barriers, adults had trouble learning and speaking english, children later became the spokesperson and translator of their parents and families. After arriving in America children becomes the voice of their parents and families, due to the language
Abstract : In the 21 st century learning English as second language have became a significant aim of most people globally with different thoughts,situations ,culture and personality . According to previous studies there are two main kinds of motivation : Integrative and Instrumental . In this research we are going to investigate the motives of university Saudi students to learn English in Saudi Arabia . A questionnaire have given to a group of them with different majors and gender to select the
and Restructuring English Education in India. Abstract We have, in this paper, tried to discuss how colonization, thanks to Macaulay’s Minute has impacted the educational system in India over the past few centuries and the need to restructure the English education in India. It has been observed that introduction of Indian writings in English in addition to the original English writings to a large extent can help us learn English well. Key Words: Decolonization, English language, Indian education
English a big speaking language and how it compared to Indian movies In this essay, I am going to describe how English became such a big spoken language and how the English became a worldwide language. This essay will also include how the Bollywood movies have developed through the industry of Hollywood, and why India has the English as one of the International languages. English is the international language. Now 1,8 billion people in the world speak English. The most speaking language is Chinese