دورية أكاديمية
Linguistic and Non-Linguistic Barriers to English Speaking Ability among Saudi EFL Learners
| العنوان: | Linguistic and Non-Linguistic Barriers to English Speaking Ability among Saudi EFL Learners |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Dawood A. Mahdi (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Journal of Pedagogical Research. 2024 8(2):191-211. |
| الإتاحة: | Journal of Pedagogical Research. Duzce University, Faculty of Education, Konuralp Campus, 81620, Duzce, Turkey. e-mail: ijopr.editor@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijopr.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2024 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, College Students, Barriers, Language Skills, Self Esteem, Fear, Shyness, Anxiety, Student Interests, Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Gender Differences |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Saudi Arabia |
| تدمد: | 2602-3717 |
| مستخلص: | The study aims to assess the role of linguistic and non-linguistic barriers on the English-speaking abilities of Saudi EFL learners. A cross-sectional design was adopted and convenience sampling was employed to recruit the EFL learners in Saudi Universities. An online survey was conducted. Descriptive statistics, ttests, and factor analysis were performed. The results of the study showed that non-linguistic barriers, affecting English-speaking capabilities included fear of making mistakes, shyness, anxiety, confidence, and a lack of interest. Where the most significant factor was confidence in to impact of English speaking. Moreover, among linguistic barriers i.e., grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, vocabulary was the most significant factor to influence the English-speaking ability of the Saudi EFL students. However, no gender-wise discrepancies were found in experiencing these barriers. The study concluded that there was no significant difference between male and female learners. Both genders faced linguistic and nonlinguistic barriers. However, pronunciation errors, a lack of vocabulary, and poor knowledge about grammatical structure were the linguistic barriers, faced by the students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1427940 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 2602-3717 |
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