Browsing by Subject "Foreign language"
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Analysis ESL teachers' motivational strategies in virtual classrooms: a study in Bangladeshi EFL context
(Brac University, 2021-06)Motivation is one of the most critical factors that determine success in foreign language/second language learning. Because of its importance, L2 motivation is considered a great area of interest for researchers and ... -
Anxiety towards learning english : a study on secondary level students of bengali medium schools in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2015-10)Anxiety is one of the main barriers in learning English. It not only creates obstacles in learning English language but also students often lose their interests on learning that language. Especially it has been found ... -
Attitude of Bangladeshi elementary students in learning languages, comparison between first and foreign language learning
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016-11)The study tries to search attitude of elementary students learning first and foreign language in elementary schools in Bangladesh. The chief aim of this study is to create interest about learning first and foreign language ... -
A comparative study on challenges of English writing among the students of Bhutan and Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-09)The study mainly focuses on exploring the difficulties faced in English writing by undergraduate students of Bhutan and Bangladesh. It basically includes the opinions of the students on English writing based on their ... -
Cultural barriers and intercultural competence of international students at a private university in Bangladesh: a qualitative study
(Brac University, 2024-05)The aim of the study is to explore Cultural Barriers and Intercultural Competence of International Students at a Private University; especially, in an ESOL context such as Bangladesh where the country is predominantly ... -
An examination of the English language teaching and learning practices at two schools for underprivileged children in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-06)This study aims to explore the English language teaching and learning practices at two schools for underprivileged children in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This study was conducted in two NGO schools in Dhaka following a qualitative ... -
Exploring different teaching approaches of English reading in Bhutanese secondary schools
(Brac University, 2024-10)This study explored the English reading challenges among secondary-level students such as in an ESOL context, Bhutan. The solutions they take to overcome those challenges, and their opinions about reading strategies used ... -
Films & TV series influence in foreign language learning to Bangladeshi learners: a mixed method research
(Brac University, 2024-05)Language expertise and comprehension is very much consequential for potential learners. As world is upgraded day by day, knowing more than two languages is considered a great skill and also appreciated in every sector. ... -
Foreign language acquisition: a study on how people build the motivation to acquire Korean and Japanese languages through media in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-11)With the rise of the Internet, accessing another country's content has become much easier. Not only this, it has also made it possible to learn other languages. Japanese and Korean are two languages that have entered ... -
Glossophobia in EFL classroom: exploring the fear of public speaking among the university students in Bhutan
(Brac University, 2024-10)Public speaking is recognized as one of the crucial life skills, serving as a means for individuals to develop confidence through their communication abilities (Adnan et al., 2014). It refers to a situation where an ... -
Investigating the impacts of collaborative learning on the development of speaking skills among EFL learners in Bhutan
(Brac University, 2024-10)Collaborative learning has gained increased attention in language learning, especially for its benefits in enhancing students' speaking skills and overall learning experiences. The study aims to investigate the impacts of ... -
Investigating the impacts of early English language exposure on Bhutanese students’ communication, attitudes and motivation: a comparative study
(Brac University, 2024-10)Early exposure to the English language has garnered significant interest in the language learning domain, particularly regarding enhancements in speaking skills and comprehensive language growth. This study examines the ... -
Reasons behind using L1 at primary level in English classes of Bangladeshi English medium schools
(BRAC University, 2014-12)One of the on-going debates among language teachers especially primary level is whether or not to use students‟ First language (L1) in foreign language classrooms. In Bangladesh most of the teachers have been using Bangla ... -
Translation in L2 learning: beliefs and strategy use on writing skills of junior secondary level learners
(BRAC University, 2019-04)Translation has a noteworthy historical background towards second language learning but to some extent, several researchers demonstrate that it only draws to shortsighted balanced connection between the local and second ... -
Writing in English: an exploration to find out the most effective strategy used in developing the skill
(BRAC University, 2022-04)Writing skill is one of the hardest skills among the four in the process of learning a second language. Learner face so many troubles to develop their writing skill in the process of learning a second language as it holds ...