Now days, there is no hesitant due to fact that the status of English language of becoming a forerunner in worldwide communication as it has become the language of choices in most countries of the world. Hence, English has play an important role in united the country in the world bringing them together. As a result, many people are being involved in the teaching sector of English to people of foreign origin. Despite that, the heightened interest in the English language, teachers frequently face various difficulties and challenges while teaching English as a foreign language meanwhile the students also facing the same predicament as the teachers. According to Chia-Ming (2008), majority students who major in English not only face the challenges in learning, acquiring and mastering English but also the type of knowledge to be equipped for future globalised markets and advanced skills.In Malaysian context, the most emphasizes issues in the education ministry sector is that the use of English language in teaching Science and Math in English, which replaced with Malay language. This change has to do with the new government policy in education. The implemented of this action in the education system have brought such a huge problem towards the teachers and students. The sudden change is hard to be accepted by as the teachers are used to teach in Malay language. Because of the lack of experienced teaching in English they tend to code switch terms to Malay Language from English. That makes the study becoming more complicated. Moreover not all the teachers can speak English fluently and this somehow does affect the quality of teaching the Math and Science using the English language. While for students, they also prefer to code switch to their mother tongue language as it makes them understand certain terms much clearly.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Generally Weaver, J. C. (2003)
- Su?z-Orozco, M., & Sattin, C. (2007)
- Crystal (2003)
- Graddol, (1997)
- United Nations Global Commission on International Migration, (2005)
- Suárez-Orozco and Sattin (2007)
- Chia-Ming (2008)
- MCA secretary-general Dr Ting Chew Peh (2002)
- McCay (2003)
- Phill ipson (1992)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the challenges faced by learners and teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Malaysia. It examines the impact of globalization and its influence on language learning, particularly in the context of a multilingual and multicultural society like Malaysia.
- The role of English as a global language and its impact on language learning
- The challenges of teaching and learning English in a multilingual and multicultural environment
- The influence of globalization on the acquisition of English as a second language
- The impact of government policies on English language education in Malaysia
- The importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness in English language teaching
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text begins by examining the significance of English as a global language in an increasingly interconnected world. It discusses the challenges of teaching and learning English in a multilingual and multicultural society, focusing on the specific context of Malaysia. The text explores the impact of globalization on the acquisition of English as a second language and the challenges faced by learners and teachers in adapting to these changing dynamics. It further delves into the influence of government policies on English language education in Malaysia, highlighting the impact of the "teaching Science and Math in English" policy and its subsequent withdrawal. The text concludes by emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness in English language teaching, recognizing the need for teachers to understand and address the diverse cultural backgrounds of their students.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this text include globalization, English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), multilingualism, multiculturalism, language acquisition, language teaching, cultural sensitivity, awareness, government policy, and Malaysian English (Manglish).
- Quote paper
- Amirah Hamizah (Author), 2009, The Challenges Will Learners and Teachers In Malaysia Face In Learning and Teaching ESL/EFL, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/154224
