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Singanayagam Umashankar
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Difficulties Encountered in English Language Speaking Skills Among Second Language Learners (A Study Based on School Leavers at IPHS Campus, Akkaraipattu) M. Ehiya Ahkam; M.J Fathima Sujani; M.R Rishad Muhammed; Singanayagam Umashankar
Quality : Journal Of Education, Arabic And Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/qwt.v2i4.88

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This research explores into the Difficulties encountered in speaking English for second language school leavers at IPHS Campus, Akkaraipattu. The objective of the research were; to identify the difficulties encountered by school leavers when speaking English, to explore the factors and root causes of the difficulties, and the factors influences on their studies, to make them aware and understand by different and easy techniques to fulfill their studying target and objectives, to give them a proper guidance and good practice ways and to make them confident to overcome the struggles in their speaking skills. The research used a mixed method of qualitative and quantitate approach to collect data deeper in accordance. The first approach, questionnaire conducted to 24 students the rest of the instruments were implanted to 20 students. Using diverse research instruments, including questionnaires, practical tests, observations and interviews, the study categorizes difficulties into linguistic and non-linguistic domains. And the root causes are classified into educational, psycholinguistic, and environmental factors. The study not only conveys the difficulties but also provides suggestions and practical insights for learners and educators. A versatile approach involving appropriate curriculum adaptation, consistent practice, educator training, psychological support, family involvement, and technological integration is recommended. Implementing psychological support, like confidence-building workshops, and collaborating with families to emphasize language-based activities at home are crucial. In the digital age, integrating technology, such as language-learning apps and virtual exchange platforms, extends language exposure. These measures enhance the spoken English proficiency of second language school leavers, ensuring preparation for effective communication in diverse linguistic contexts. Techniques and suggestions derived from the analysis offer a comprehensive approach to develop effective spoken English skills among second language school leavers, contributing to the ongoing discussion on language education strategies.
Efficacy Of Hypermedia-Based Reading On Communicational English; An Experimental Study Based On ‘Daily News’ E-Paper Mohideen Bawa Nowzath; Singanayagam Umashankar; Mohamed Jabeer Fathima Sujani
Quality : Journal Of Education, Arabic And Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/qwt.v2i4.89

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The implication of hypermedia-based learning with electronic newspaper; denotes to enable the knowledge with graphics, images, animation, sound and hypertext displays a chief role in the action of the students. This research was led to discover the connection between the hypermedia-based newspaper reading under the speaking subject in the Higher National Diploma in Accountancy syllabus with learning strategies: responsibilities and actions in newspaper place with picture method and the performance in the communicational English in HNDA course of Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education as there were no any previous research studies done in the academic field. Ninety students from HNDA – A were engaged as an experimental group and ninety students from HNDA- B were occupied as a controlled group. A pre-test was accompanied for the groups to find the earlier knowledge of the students in the communicational English proficiency and the mean differences were found to be negligible for the groups. Later, the experimental group was used to pursue hypermedia-based newspaper (Sri Lanka Daily News) reading on the strategies; responsibilities and actions in newspaper place with picture method for six months with sixty hours learning while the controlled group was trained without the use of hypermedia-based newspaper reading. After six months a post-test was conducted for the groups. When it was conducted the mean was somewhat improved for the group - B, and the mean was noticeably developed for the group - A. Therefore, the research findings denote that hyper-media newspaper reading improves communicational English of the learners.
Obstacles to Sinhala Oral Communication among Deep-Sea Fishermen: A Phenomenological Study Mohideen Bawa Nowzath; Singanayagam Umashankar; M.R Rishad Muhammed
INTERDISIPLIN: Journal of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/interdisiplin.v3i1.141

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This phenomenological study explores the obstacles to effective Sinhala oral communication experienced by Tamil-speaking deep-sea fishermen in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka. Adopting a qualitative research design, data were collected from sixty fishermen through in-depth semi-structured interviews to capture their lived experiences of spoken communication in professional contexts. The data were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework. The study is theoretically grounded in Communication Accommodation Theory (Giles, 1973) and Cummins’ (1979) Linguistic Interdependence Hypothesis, providing insight into how linguistic adjustment, oral proficiency, and cross-linguistic transfer influence everyday communicative interactions. The findings reveal that limited Sinhala oral competence significantly hinders fishermen’s professional coordination, workplace safety, and collaborative engagement with Sinhalese fishermen and navy personnel. These obstacles stem not only from linguistic inadequacies in speaking and listening but also from broader sociocultural factors, including limited opportunities for sustained intergroup interaction and unequal access to spoken Sinhala learning resources. The study recommends the implementation of regionally responsive, hypermedia-based Sinhala oral communication programmes incorporating audio, visuals, animations, and interactive elements to support experiential language learning among junior fishermen. Such interventions are expected to enhance oral communicative competence, strengthen intergroup collaboration, and contribute to sustainable professional development within the deep-sea fishing community.
Co-Authors M. Ehiya Ahkam M.J Fathima Sujani M.R Rishad Muhammed Mohamed Jabeer Fathima Sujani Mohideen Bawa Nowzath