AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING ENGLISH TEACHING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS OF EFL STUDENTS

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  • Sy Quoc Đinh Tran School of Foreign Languages, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
  • Vi Tuong Thi Hua School of Foreign Languages, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam

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https://doi.org/10.46827/ejfl.v7i3.5134

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摘要

Currently, English is used widely in modern life, including education, business, and international relations. As a result, persons attempting to enhance their English skills have a variety of goals. The researcher's goal in this study is to investigate English major students' perspectives on teaching English to young learners. Additionally, the project exposed factors of teaching effectiveness such as teachers' manners, instructional techniques, and challenges in the classroom regularly. This research consists of 62 EFL students at Tra Vinh University who had completed teaching methodology courses and practicum experience and 8 teachers at Sunrise Center. The data were gathered through a questionnaire and interview session. The outcomes indicate that teaching techniques are a significant factor in teaching English to young learners. Moreover, teachers' manners toward students can impact students' language learning outcomes. Last but not least, this study identified several challenges that appear in English classrooms frequently, including a lack of motivation, short attention spans, and obstacles in communicating in English confidently. These findings can inform EFL teachers and curriculum designs to provide learners with quality learning outcomes.

 

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    Sy Quoc Dinh Tran is an English teacher, Viet Anh 2 School, Vietnam. His research interest is teaching young learners.

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    Vi Tuong Thi Hua is an instructor at the School of Foreign Languages, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam. Her research interests include action research and language learning.

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2023-12-12

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卷 7 期 3 (2023)

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