NON-RECEPTION OF ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE IN ADULTS

Abstract

It is observed that quite a number of adults are unable to learn a second language apart from their mother tongue. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the reasons behind the poor or no acquisition of Second Language in adults. We have, therefore, collected our data through questionnaire and employed descriptive statistics, using single percentage in tabular form, bar charts and histograms to analyse our data. The major findings are that 18(30%) of our respondents agreed that they do not think they can learn the English language; implies that majority of our respondents have a negative attitude towards the English language and this inhibits learning and that 54(90%) of the respondents agreed that they prefer their native languages to English. This shows that there is cultural bias and as far as 90% of our respondents are concerned. This is also an inhibitor to learning the English language. Recommendations have also been given to assist learners learn better given the factors discovered to inhibit this learning.

CONTENTS

Chapter One

General Introduction

- Introduction
- Aims and Objectives
- Scope of study
- Justification
- Methodology
- Chapter Summary
Chapter Two-

Literature Review

Introduction
Definition of terms
Second Language Acquisition
Language Acquisition Theories
- Behaviourism
- Mentalism
Linguistic concepts
- Socio cultural factors in L2 acquisition
- Language and culture 11
- Cultural confrontation
- Cultural familiarisation
An eclectic approach to factors affecting language learning
Conclusion

Chapter Three-

Presentation and Analysis of Data

Introduction

3.1 Section One: Presentation and Analysis of Data Based on

Personal Variables

3.2 Section Two: Presentation and Analysis of Data Based on

Some Research Questions

3.3 SectionThree: Presentation and Analysis Based on a Randomly selected Few lexical items of the English language

3.4 Chapter Summary

Chapter Four-

Summary of Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion

Introduction
Summary of Findings
Recommendations
Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix

List of Tables

Table 3.1.1: The distribution of respondents according to sex

Table 3.1.2: The distribution of respondents according to age groups.

Table 3.1.3: Distribution based on ethnicity

Table 3.2.1: The categorization of English language

Table 3.2.2: The distribution of respondents based on ability to speak

English.

Table 3.2.3: The distribution of respondents who like English but cannot

Speak it.

Table 3.2.4: The distribution of respondents who think they cannot

learn the English language.

Table 3.2.5: The distribution of respondents based on those who

prefer their native language to the English language.

Table 3.2.6: The distribution of respondents based on response to time in

Language acquisition.

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