English is considered as the most important language now-a-days. It is also the official language of Pakistan. But most of the people can`t understand it. If we want to wish good reputation and good work in educational society, we should have a command of English. We are totally ignoring the main aspect of language. There are several factors that make English language essential for communication in our existing society. This is the most common foreign language. The study was conducted at the secondary level (9th and 10th class) in Lyallpur Town, Faisalabad. List of secondary level schools in Lyallpur Town, Faisalabad, was selected as a school of four government and four private schools, submitted in the light of the Office of Secondary Education Officer, Secondary Education Faisalabad and such lists. I am the highest student admission town, Faisalabad. The sample size was properly set according to the use of the available population and sample samples available in selected schools www.surveysystem.com. For this purpose, a well-developed questionnaire was created to collect the database. Then, the collected data was analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Statement of the Problems
- Objectives of Research
- Significance of the Study
- Review of Literature
- Problems about Vocabulary Teaching
- Listening Skills
- Writing Skills
- Speaking Skills
- Methodology
- Population of the Study
- Sample
- Sample size and technique
- Research Instrument
- Validity and reliability
- Reliability of Research Tool
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Limitation of the study
- Results and Discussions
- Demographic Information
- Summary
- Summary of the study
- Findings of the study
- Conclusions
- Recommendations of the study
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aims to analyze the difficulties faced by secondary school students in Lyallpur Town, Faisalabad, in learning English. The study investigates various aspects of English language acquisition, seeking to identify specific challenges and potential solutions.
- Difficulties in English language learning at the secondary school level.
- Analysis of specific skill areas (vocabulary, listening, writing, speaking).
- Identification of teaching methodologies and their effectiveness.
- Assessment of student-related factors impacting English language acquisition.
- Recommendations for improving English language instruction.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by outlining the problem of English language learning difficulties among secondary school students in Lyallpur Town, Faisalabad. It clearly states the research objectives, aiming to pinpoint the specific challenges students encounter and the significance of addressing these issues for improved educational outcomes. The introduction likely provides context on the importance of English proficiency in the region and establishes the rationale for the study.
Review of Literature: This chapter delves into existing research and scholarly work related to English language teaching and learning challenges. It likely explores various studies concerning vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, writing skills development, and speaking proficiency. The chapter synthesizes prior findings to provide a theoretical framework for understanding the complexities involved in English language acquisition at the secondary school level. This contextualization likely highlights gaps in existing knowledge and sets the groundwork for the current research's unique contribution.
Methodology: This chapter details the research design and procedures employed in the study. It describes the population and sample selection, specifying the criteria used to identify participants. The methodology section elaborates on the research instrument, the data collection methods used, and the techniques for data analysis, including statistical approaches employed. Crucially, this chapter addresses the validity and reliability of the research tools and procedures used, ensuring the credibility and trustworthiness of the findings.
Results and Discussions: This chapter presents the findings of the study, likely incorporating data from surveys, interviews, or other assessment methods. It meticulously analyzes the collected data, offering interpretations and drawing inferences about the identified difficulties in English language learning. This chapter connects the findings to the literature review, discussing how the results confirm, contradict, or extend previous research. It offers a comprehensive presentation and analysis of the data collected in the research.
Keywords
English language learning, secondary school students, Pakistan, vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, writing skills, speaking skills, teaching methodologies, educational challenges, qualitative research, quantitative research.
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- Amina Kanwal (Author), 2016, An analysis of difficulties faced by the students in English learning at Secondary school level in Lyallpur Town, Faisalabad, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/454961
