Difficulties of Learning English As a Second Language by the Students of Punjabi Medium Schools in SBS Nagar Sub Division of Punjab

Abstract

English has become a global language. It is brought by the British to our country. It has become an essential part of one s life because it has occupied its place at global level. Learning a second language is very challenging. Learning English is even more difficult for the pupil whose first language is completely different. In Indian education system ESL (English as a Second Language) is an unavoidable concept to learn English. English as a second language (ESL) becomes inseparable and unavoidable in Indian Education system. To learn a second language a physical, intellectual and emotional involvement is needed to successfully send and interpret linguistic messages. This study is an analysis of some causes of the problems in learning ESL. The objectives of the study were to find out the leading causes of the problems in ESL. The main purpose of this study to examine the causes of the problems in learning English as a Second Language by the students of Govt. or Punjabi Medium Schools of SBS NAGAR(Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar) Sub-division of Punjab. newlineThere are the most common challenges students face when learning English as a second language. Pronunciation; English is not a phonetic language, meaning we often do not say a word the same way it is spelled. Slang and colloquialism. Fluent, spoken English can be challenging to interpret. Use of native language in the classroom. Lack of multimedia project teaching and learning system and lack of English Language Club. It aims to look at motivating the young learners so that they can be able to develop the basic knowledge of four skills despite depriving of ultra- modern facilities. For this purpose, the current researcher collected data through questionnaire and interview process and it was found that students were weak in English Grammar, Vocabulary, and speaking skill. newline