ipl-logo

Teaching English Language Learning Essay

1779 Words8 Pages

English language learning has never been as important for the non-native speakers as it is now in today’s globalized world. With the huge advancement of technology and proliferation of satellite media, it has become synonymous with success to achieve mastering over English language skills. Many rich and affluent countries in Middle East have been focusing on teaching EFL and EFL on a priority base to enable their academic and workforce to compete in a highly competitive global world. Saudi Arabia is no exception. As one of the leading countries in world affairs, Saudi Arabia needs English language skills more than ever.
Saudi Arabia has been on this road of modernization for the last few decades and the country is striving for achieving international …show more content…

Grammar is integrated as part of the main four skills of language being taught at Dammam University. Students are exposed to a comprehensive course of Oxford Q Skills. It is mainly a book of reading and writing and a book of listening and speaking. Grammar is a minor component in the overall scheme of teaching communication skills to the students. This communicative course is mostly taught by native speakers who don’t focus too much on the efficacy of grammar as one of the basic skills to give command over …show more content…

Discussing some topics related to the importance of grammar to language learning and general language level of learner.
3. Constructing the tools of the study [pre-post grammar level test and a pre-post attitude questionnaire].
4. Selecting the sample of the study and assigning them either to experimental or control group.
5. Getting base line data: pre-assessment of students’ grammar knowledge and language level and pre-assessment of their attitudes towards it.
6. Teaching the selected grammar components to the experimental group students as a separate language skill.
7. Getting post data: post-assessment of students’ grammar knowledge and language and post-assessment of their attitudes towards it through surveys and interviews.
8. Statistical analysis of data.
9. Results and discussion.
10. Future recommendations.

Saudi Arabia is going through an unprecedented growth in the fields of science, technology, economy and health. Education is also a field which has rapidly grown especially in the field of language learning. This is explained by Al-Seghayer (2014), “Policy-makers, stakeholders, and other decision-making bodies in Saudi Arabia view the English language as an important tool for the development of the country in terms of both international relations and scientific-technological advancement. In Saudi Arabia, English has the official status as the primary foreign language and the country continues to show considerable interest in English language

Show More
Related

  • Casey Back At Bat Analysis

    1743 Words  | 7 Pages

    1. Novel a. Title: The Art of Fielding b. Citation: Harbach, C. (2011). The art of fielding: A novel. New York: Little, Brown and.

    Read More

  • Interconnected World During The Middle Ages

    936 Words  | 4 Pages

    The people of Arabia also had a bustling economy with the Quarysh Tribe and a banking system. Nadeem Aslam stated, Pull at thread and it 's attached to the world. The world has many threads waiting to be pulled and traced; this paper is only one thread, while others eagerly anticipate being formed

    Read More

  • When I Came To America Research Paper

    474 Words  | 2 Pages

    It is a beautiful country, but it is also weak, poor, and has a lot of problems such as the war going on now. “Operation Decisive Storm” the ironic name of Saudi Arabia’s aerial campaign in Yemen, has led to nothing decisive in Yemen beyond ensuring that my home country remains a failed country and fertile ground for organizations like Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. This saddens my heart because of groups like Al-Qaeda; many people fear us and do not accept us in the American Society. I love my home country, and I want everyone to know that not all Arabian people are terrorists. Many of the people in my country are very nice, they give respect, and they love others as their

    Read More

  • The Pros And Cons Of President Barack Obama

    1027 Words  | 5 Pages

    Saudi Arabia is also America’s closest ally in the Middle East alongside Israel. Back in May, when the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) emerged in Congress as a bipartisan initiative, the Saudis were quick to voice their displeasure. In one breath, Riyadh both painted the proposed legislation as part of a larger witch-hunt against Muslims and threatened

    Read More

  • Nt1310 Unit 4 Assignment

    648 Words  | 3 Pages

    3- Methodology, which includes sampling design, research design, collecting information, information analysis and limitations. 4- Findings, which includes conclusions and recommendations

    Read More

  • Five Themes Of Geography In Saudi Arabia

    719 Words  | 3 Pages

    Although hope seems grim, there is a new breed of state backed companies rising to compete with the old guard. These new enterprises are also linked to the PIF, the top diverging wealth fund in Saudi Arabia. However, it is unclear how smoothly and efficiently this transition will be made and if Saudi Arabia’s economic stability will be

    Read More

  • Reflective Essay On Leadership Competencies

    2961 Words  | 12 Pages

    It describes briefly Saudi Arabia’s history and geography, and the form of government and governing body. I chose this artifact for leadership competency because it shows the leadership rubrics that were attained in this artifact. I chose research skills, and reading and writing communication skills to the artifact. I learned from doing this artifact that living in Saudi Arabia is a gift because our leaders are able to preserve the Saudi culture at the same way time were able to keep the peace and the social development in the country.

    Read More

  • Argumentative Essay On Urbanisation

    1164 Words  | 5 Pages

    My perspective about this is each an every country has to firstly improve its relantionship with the people in the country and treat the high class and low class people the same basically give justice to both of them this way the country wouldn’t end up with poverty and dangerous crimes occurring in the country. Second of all, the country has to be well-prepared or atleast have the money and the space to use whenever needed. More over, each country has an advantage that helps it stay stable so why don’t you used it in a way that will advantage your country ? or why don’t you develop it into something more valuable so it can be traded, exported etc and that way the country’s economy will also get improved for example UAE is the major source of oil and petrol, Egypt is one of the major sources for plants and

    Read More

  • What Are The Pros And Cons Of Saudi Arabia

    862 Words  | 4 Pages

    POLICY POINT PAPER FOR PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU ISSUE: Under the previous Harper government, the Canadian government brokered a $15-billion deal to sell weaponized armoured vehicles manufactured in Ontario to Saudi Arabia. Does this deal align with Canada’s “principled” foreign policy, and how should the new Trudeau government proceed with the deal without hurting Saudi Arabian relations and its own reputation in human rights? BACKGROUND: Saudi Arabia is Canada’s second largest export market in the Middle East. Exports in 2014 were valued at $1.2 billion mainly in vehicles, equipment and mechanical/ electrical production. Canada imports more than twice that amount- the majority in mineral production.

    Read More

  • Saudi Arabia Swot Analysis

    1608 Words  | 7 Pages

    Saudi Arabia holds approximately 70% of youth population, these young people will be a great asset in the success of the objectives and the vision as a whole because of the amount of enthusiasm and energy they have towards change and development. Weaknesses: Since Saudi Arabia is a big country that consists of more than 30 million people, there are different cultural groups of the society, it would be difficult for diversified mentalities to be accepting of the rapid changes that are happening. Another major weakness is that Saudi Arabia suffers from the very hot weather, which could be a barrier from practicing outdoor

    Read More

  • Capuka Honey Industry Analysis

    1695 Words  | 7 Pages

    economic endowment Table 1: Country fact sheet Japan Saudi Arabia Land area 377,899 sq km 2,150,000 sq km GDP (purchasing power parity) $ 5,262,000 million $ 1,757,728 million GDP per head (purchasing power parity) $ 41,188 $ 56,469 population 127.7 million 31.1

    Read More

  • Health Statistics Essay

    1237 Words  | 5 Pages

    Obviously, the limitation is the period covered. In addition, the search engine included is primitive. he journals covered in the database are summarized in Table 1. e) Saudi Research DataBase (SRDB). he SRDB is a service of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and aims to index supported scientiic research in KSA.

    Read More

  • Learning Foreign Language Essay

    851 Words  | 4 Pages

    “You can’t see other people’s point of view when you have only one language,” declared psycholinguist, Frank Smith. Just as it is mentioned in this quote, foreign language is important; therefore, people should learn a foreign language at an early age. When learning a foreign language at an early age, it helps people to concentrate and increase comprehension skills. Also, at a young age, the mind is fresh, so the person can take in more information and can easily master a foreign language. In addition, most secondary schools, universities, and jobs require a foreign language to be known.

    Read More

  • Reflection About Learning English Grammar

    1005 Words  | 5 Pages

    We had many class discussions that brought on a few arguments, however I was so interested to hear everyone’s ideas on grammar. My Pedagogical Grammar class helped me to see my views on grammar and how I wanted to teach my students. While the traditional method of teaching grammar is important,

    Read More

  • Saudi Arabia Pest Analysis

    1062 Words  | 5 Pages

    there exists a preferential bias for Saudi nationals in matters of employment and business. There has been a tremendous growth in GDP due to rise in revenues from oil as a quarter of the world 's oil reserves are in Saudi Arabia. There is a demand for taking measures and effective implementation towards environment regulations. The identification of major weaknesses and the government’s measures for them is helping towards the transformation of Saudi Arabia into a developed nation with a diversification of

    Read More

More about Teaching English Language Learning Essay

Open Document