Volume : 1, Issue : 4, September - 2012

Hindrances to English Language Acquisition: Student Perception

Sylvia James D Mello

Abstract :

The field of second language acquisition has historically blamed language learning failure on a number of factors. This study investigates these factors by acknowledging students perception in their endeavor in the English language learning progression at Scientific College of Design, Sultanate of Oman. It evaluated a questionnaire in which one hundred three students who had enrolled in the General Foundation Program were involved. Data collected revealed motivation, environment and individual aptitude as some of the factors that play an important role in hindering the learning process. The questionnaire also examined what the mainstream teachers need to know about the English language learners. It will help teachers to understand the hindrances that are negatively affecting their students language learning experience, so that they can choose content, vocabulary, and tasks that are appropriate to learners language–learning needs.