Different Attitudes Among Non-English Major EFL Students

Different Attitudes among Non-English Major EFL Students
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Abstract
This is a study on different attitudes among non-English major EFL Students based on the survey results of 171 students in Saudi Arabia. The study will identify how the attitudes affect the English leaning process. The study is relevant, since some learners may not understand the proper usage of words and phrases since English is not their first language. The factors influencing the English learning and attitudes are inferred from the students’ responses. The survey contains questions, with the participants required to answer all of them. There is no negative effect of participating in the study, and anonymity will be respected. There are both positive and negative perspectives on the English learning process the EFL students. Hence, the teaching strategies ought to integrate the students’ needs and meet their expectations.
Background
As the population of people learning English as a second language increases, there is a need to understand how their attitudes affect the way they learn the language. At other times, there are constraints that are beyond the learners control like the teaching ability of English teachers. Additionally, there are cultural factors and administrative constraints that make it difficult to implementing communicative language teaching (Leng, 1996). There are different attitudes among Non-English Major EFL Students in Saudi Arabia, and the research helps to identify these differences. Instructors may not understand how students feel about their effectiveness in teaching and the necessity of English courses. Hence, understanding changes that would improve teaching and learning for both English and non-English majors is necessary.
Students have their beliefs, attitudes and assumptions that shape their views about learning a second language. For instance, if students believe that a language is difficult there will be little effort or interest in learning the language. However, if a language is seen to be useful professionally and enhances personal communication, then learners are more likely to be dedicated to learning. When better learning strategies are used then it is the easier for learners to comprehend and use the second language in the correct manner. In acquiring a new language, the students’ expectations are different, and this is also a factor that affects the student’s attitudes. The paper looks into causes that may have influenced the effect of English learning for students in Saudi Arabia as well as attitudes about English learning among non-English majors.
Significance of Research
There is a need to understand how people use English in different sites, as they are those who prefer shortening words without concern on grammatical usage, but there are those who seek to communicate effectively using proper English. Since Arabic is the main language in Saudi Arabia, there are few native speakers of English in the country. Hence, those using English need to practice overtime, be exposed to English and have the motivation to learn. Researches focusing on willingness of Non English major using English in the Saudi context have been few. Additionally, the...