International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
ISSN: 2643-9670
Vol. 6 Issue 11, November - 2022, Pages: 289-297
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learners (ELM) frequently focus on improving this aspect of
communication (Lafford, 2004, Richards & Richards
Renandya, 2002).
Despite many years of language education and the
use of many teaching strategies and approaches,
speaking
appears to be a difficult talent to cultivate Fulcher et al. (2007)
in a foreign language context. Communicating in a foreign
language can be a highly complicated and multifaceted ability
(Khan, 2010).
Although the admirable goal of learning a foreign
language is to communicate in that language effectively,
scholars observed that ESL learners have formidable
challenges in communicating in English. Many researchers
have explored the complexities
of oral communication in a
second language (L2) (Ellis et. al 2003).
Hence, based on these studies and observations, the
researchers had been interested in focusing on this concern.
The researcher wants to know what challenges behind those
screens that hinders students in English language studies. The
researchers will try to identify what are the challenges the
students experience that makes them struggle and will try to
give implications and try to help the students and stakeholders
in addressing these challenges.
1.1
English Language Studies
In most countries where English is used as a second
or foreign language, the English language has become an
inseparable part of the educational curriculum in the twenty-
first century (Akbari, 2015).
According to the official website of University of
Melbourne, English language studies is concerned with the
English Language in all its aspects including its structure, its
diversity, how it changes and evolves, and how people learn
and make use of it to communicate
in a range of social
situations and communication modes.
When one studies the English language, one will
develop an understanding of its subtle and intricate grammar
and learn about its many social and geographic varieties. One
can choose from subjects in grammar, syntax and phonetics
and can also learn about intercultural communication, wherein
it analyzes the ways in which communicative approaches
differ across cultures. This
can examine how social and
cultural factors influence language and how language
construct's identity.
According to the website of University of Georgia,
language Studies is a combination of courses from various but
related disciplines such as linguistics and languages. Students
study one (or more) foreign languages and investigate how
human communication and language work. Most college
students take it, especially those
pursuing a degree in a
language.
Because stylistics represents the critical link between
literature and English language studies in grammar, speech,
and cognition, English language studies can help students
negotiate style as both readers and writers. Some courses, such
as history of the English language, ancient English, and
American English, cover the subject
of linguistic variation
and change. It includes English grammar, lexicography,
English language studies, and mistake analysis, second
language acquisition, style, and language variation.
1.2 Challenges of ESL Learners
The English language is regarded as a global
language, and learning it improves opportunities for
employment, travel, higher education, and living standards
(Harmer, 2001). English language teaching is a difficult task,
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