Factors Affecting Second Language Learning Among Students

Abstract

English is used in many countries all over the world and is termed as the international language. English is mandatory throughout the system from primary up to middle, secondary and higher secondary classes in Pakistan. Also, it acts as a first language and a foreign language. To the students, English is regarded as a vital means of achievement. Nonetheless, many students face some problems at the school and college levels, which results to poor understanding of different lessons since these are taught in English. The study presentation in this paper is informed by the following objectives: It is an empirical research and based on interview to study the problems of students in Government Girls Fatima Jinnah Higher Secondary School Nawabshah. By refinement of the target subjects, the study aims at gathering data from secondary level students only. The article provides some prescriptions and suggestions for enhancing second language acquisition. Considering the principles of L2 acquisition we have to take into account the motivation, attitude, age, intelligence, aptitude, cognitive style, personality; all these parameters influence the language learning process.