Beyond Words : a journal on language education, applied linguistics and curriculum & instructions
Vol 2, No 2 (2014)

Cultural and Linguistic Obstacles for ELLs

Chenowith, Natasha H. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Nov 2014

Abstract

Abstract This qualitative study aims to assess which aspects of learning a second language English language, learners find challenging and to uncover the role that culture plays in learning a second languages as observed by the students themselves. Students were asked to make note of how cultural differences, assumptions, and biases have either enhanced or hindered the teaching and learning process. It was found that students experienced a sort of indirect marginalization or cultural “othering”. Integration into the mainstream population of society, of the community, or even of the school was described as a major challenge for this particular group of students. Consequently, students had much difficulty achieving a comprehensive understanding of the language and surrounding culture.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

BW

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The demand of continuous academic improvement has urged scholars to do research and share knowledge in writing. Widya Mandala Graduate School accommodates these academic scholarly needs by providing the journal entitled Beyond Words This twice-a-year, refereed, journal accepts a wide variety of both ...