KILLING OR CHANGING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY MOBILE TEXTING, THE INDIAN CONTEXT AND SUGGESTED REMEDIAL MEASURES

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Indian Context

scholarly journals Effects of Globalisation on the English Language

2020 ◽  
pp. 57-71
Author(s):  
Sadiya Jalal
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
Global Affairs

Scholars, academicians, economists have given different definitions of globalisation, highlighting mostly the economic and political consequences of globalisation. However, this paper aims at shifting the attention from the much talked economic and political consequences of globalisation to its effects on the English language concerning the Indian context.  In other words, this paper aims to trace the various effects of globalisation on the English language. After going through relevant literature survey, the researcher has come up with the answer that globalisation has resulted into the further spread of the English language by changing its role in the global affairs, has given birth to indigenous varieties of English and to a new medium of communication which is neither speech nor writing but shares some of the characteristics of both.

scholarly journals English Language Pronunciation Barriers Encountered by the Expatriate Students at King Saud University, Riyadh

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 293-308
Author(s):  
Kesavan Vadakalur Elumalai ◽  
Mohammad Sufian Abdullah ◽  
Jayendira P Sankar ◽  
Kalaichelvi R
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Short Vowels ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Age Range

The English language pronunciation is a sub-skill of speaking modules during the learning process of a second language. Accurate pronunciation is not followed enough by Bangladesh students in speaking English It was found that the participants face barriers while pronouncing English. However, it is ignored and even provided the least attention by them. In order to explore the pronunciation barriers of vowels and consonants of Bangladesh expatriate learners and to identify remedial measures, this study stresses about four aspects of pronunciation: vowel confusion and insertion, missing stress sounds, sounds’ errors cause of written form, and absence of fricatives. The study emphasizes on the value and status of pronunciation and overcame the approach of it among Bangladesh expatriate students. A pronunciation test was conducted with 8 Bangladesh expatriate learners with an age range of 20-25 years and the participants were asked to pronounce 7-8 words in every aspect, recorded their voice and documented for analysis along with observation of the Bangladesh expatriate learners at King Saud University. The study reveals that Bangladeshi students have many errors on the way to the correct vocalization of English sounds, which are mainly the influence of their mother tongue. Bangladeshi Learners could not make the distinction between long and short vowels. To overcome this problem, learners need to participate pronunciation practice in the formal assessment process in addition to language lessons and also focus their attention on conversation through multimedia.

scholarly journals English Language Pronunciation Barriers Encountered by the Expatriate Students at King Saud University, Riyadh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kesavan Vadakalur Elumalai ◽  
Mohammad Sufian Abdullah ◽  
Jayendira P Sankar ◽  
Kalaichelvi R
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Short Vowels ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Age Range

The English language pronunciation is a sub-skill of speaking modules during the learning process of a second language. Accurate pronunciation is not followed enough by Bangladesh students in speaking English It was found that the participants face barriers while pronouncing English. However, it is ignored and even provided the least attention by them. In order to explore the pronunciation barriers of vowels and consonants of Bangladesh expatriate learners and to identify remedial measures, this study stresses about four aspects of pronunciation: vowel confusion and insertion, missing stress sounds, sounds’ errors cause of written form, and absence of fricatives. The study emphasizes on the value and status of pronunciation and overcame the approach of it among Bangladesh expatriate students. A pronunciation test was conducted with 8 Bangladesh expatriate learners with an age range of 20-25 years and the participants were asked to pronounce 7-8 words in every aspect, recorded their voice and documented for analysis along with observation of the Bangladesh expatriate learners at King Saud University. The study reveals that Bangladeshi students have many errors on the way to the correct vocalization of English sounds, which are mainly the influence of their mother tongue. Bangladeshi Learners could not make the distinction between long and short vowels. To overcome this problem, learners need to participate pronunciation practice in the formal assessment process in addition to language lessons and also focus their attention on conversation through multimedia.

scholarly journals Necessity of ESP (English for Specific Purpose) Courses for Medical and Science Students at Najran University, Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory-cum-remedial Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Mohammad Owais Khan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
English Language ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
Education Science ◽  
Professional Disciplines

English as we know that plays a major role in higher education, Science and technology. It also plays a very essential role in the field of Medicine and other related disciplines because textbooks and journals are mostly written in English. This paper is an attempt to call for ESP courses specially designed to meet the needs of the growing demand of teaching English to Medicine and Science students or to modify the prerequisite course of such professional disciplines i.e. “Preparatory Year Program (PYP)” up to the level of ESP. The present study identifies the students’ acuities about the significance of the language skills, their ability in performing those skills, and their preferences regarding the English language course. It also sheds light on the problems in teaching English for specific purpose in Saudi Arabia. This study investigates the challenges encountered in teaching   Medicine   and Science students in Saudi Arabia and also attempts to answer the following questions: (a) what are the challenges that   Medicine   and Science teacher face while teaching? (b) What are the causes of these problems and (c) how can such problems be minimized? Finally, the findings of the research suggest some remedial measures and recommendations for improvement.

Gender Mores on Indian Tv: The ‘Respectable’ Middle Class and Ndtv's The Big Fight

2013 ◽  
Vol 147 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukhmani Khorana
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
English Language ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Social Commentary ◽  
Middle Classes ◽  
Talk Show ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
The Family ◽  
News Networks

While India's booming entertainment channels are often examined for their lifestyle content, the nation's equally vibrant English-language news networks can also be read as offering lifestyle-oriented content and advice. Talk shows of both the controlled panel debate and the more interactive studio audience discussion variety often veer into social commentary, particularly on issues pertaining to the transitioning social values of the middle classes, including normative gender. In light of this, this article examines a recent love, sex and marriage-themed episode of leading news channel NDTV 24×7's debate-style talk show, The Big Fight. Such discussions are often cast among ‘respectable’ middle-class Indian households as being ‘too forward’ to watch with the family. Do the panelists on these shows simply articulate ‘respectable’ middle-class sentiments, or are they drawn from a wider social pool? What is the role of the host in re-mediating the material under discussion? How do studio audience questions impact on form and content? Most importantly, what role does such programming play in the ongoing transformation of gendered social norms among the middle classes in India today? These questions are considered within the broader framework of the transnational talk show genre and its appropriation in a specific instance in the contemporary Indian context.

scholarly journals English Language Anxiety and its impact on the Communicative Performance of the Learners w.r.t the Students of B-Schools in Delhi NCR, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S3) ◽  
pp. 30-41
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Spoken English ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
The People ◽  
Communicative Performance ◽  
The Status ◽  
Regional Languages ◽  
The Relationship

English is the co-official language of India and the diversified nature of the country makes it imperative for the people to know English language even to communicate within the country. There are more than 30 regional languages spoken in India and English has become a kind of link language. In addition to this, English, in India, is required to get good jobs and promotions. This demand makes the students anxious and leads to English Language anxiety. In the Indian context, English also determines, to a large extent, the status of the people. People who speak good English are considered more educated and intelligent. English Language anxiety has a very debilitating effect on the performance of the students especially in spoken English. When the students are not able to perform well in terms of speaking; they become more anxious and lose confidence. This lack of confidence further sways them away from language learning. It has been observed that such students start refraining from even participating in conversations and discussions. The present paper aims at investigating the relationship between English language anxiety and the communicative performance of the learners. Finally, the study will make pedagogical recommendations in order to alleviate the English language anxiety of the students.

scholarly journals Problems in Teaching English in Indian Classrooms: Issues and Remedies

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-109
Author(s):  
Sarita Jain
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
English Classes ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Right

This paper examines the present status of English as a second language in India. It defines language and identifies the factors that affect second language learning. It discusses different problems faced by learners of English and what is the right way of language acquisition for second language learners in India. Language acts as an instrument to express effectively in various communicative situations. However, it is the very second language which requires a conscious and diligent, systematic efforts to acquire or master it. Second language acquisition is really a big challenge for all native speakers of that language who really deal with it. The majority of Indian students, particularly from rural pockets, especially in the states of Bihar, eastern U.P. and Maharashtra, consider this seven –letter word as a magical and mystical word. A feeling of uneasiness sets in, the moment they hear something in English. As a result of this, teachers who handle English classes face insurmountable difficulties. Students find it difficult to listen and to understand the English language. What are the reasons for this? What are the remedial measures to be taken to alleviate these problems? This paper is an attempt to discuss the nature of second language acquisition and the factors responsible for its slow acquisition. Appropriate and adequate remedial measures are cited for the successful rectification of these problems.

Young Spanish-English Language Learners' Cognate Facilitation on Picture Naming

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (Spring) ◽  
pp. 115-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Leacox ◽  
Carla Wood ◽  
Gretchen Sunderman ◽  
Christopher Schatschneider
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Picture Naming ◽  
English Language

Assessment 360°: A Panoramic Framework for Assessing English Language Learners

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Lewis ◽  
Nancy Castilleja ◽  
Barbara J. Moore ◽  
Barbara Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Diverse Student ◽  
Many Sources

This issue describes the Assessment 360° process, which takes a panoramic approach to the language assessment process with school-age English Language Learners (ELLs). The Assessment 360° process guides clinicians to obtain information from many sources when gathering information about the child and his or her family. To illustrate the process, a bilingual fourth grade student whose native language (L1) is Spanish and who has been referred for a comprehensive language evaluation is presented. This case study features the assessment issues typically encountered by speech-language pathologists and introduces assessment through a panoramic lens. Recommendations specific to the case study are presented along with clinical implications for assessment practices with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.

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