SPEAKING ENGLISH POLICY: IMPACT ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF THE ESL

Authors

  • Franzine Leighan V. Chee College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
  • Alexis Joyce S. Cruz College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
  • Joanna Marie R. Lorenzo College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
  • Bethel Grace C. Nicodemus College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
  • Florentino G. Pineda, Jr. College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v6i1.424

Keywords:

speaking English policy, English language proficiency, ESL

Abstract

Learning English for different purposes, especially in the workplace has drastically changed. English increases the chances of getting a good job in any local or multinational company. It is also the language of communication, it is used in the media and the internet community, so learning English is important for socializing and entertainment as well as work. It is essential for individuals and future professionals to have profound knowledge and understanding of the English language that is used in any respective field. The study was conducted to weigh up the English language proficiency skills of a selected private school in the City of Malolos, particularly the grade ten (10) students who implement the English Only Policy and another secondary government school in the same city of Bulacan who do not implement the English Only Policy. The impact and factors of the English-Only Policy on students were measured and identified. The researcher utilized an English proficiency test from Cambridge University as the research instrument, which was given to the 80 respondents. The study is comparative that utilized an independent t-test in analyzing the data gathered. The results showed that there is a significant difference in the English language proficiency skills of the students who come from schools that have an English-only policy and those students who come from a school that does not implement the said policy. The research recommends that the students be more engaged and motivated to increase their English language proficiency skills. The teachers should also motivate their students to not only use the English language but also encourage them to use their L1.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Franzine Leighan V. Chee, College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

    Chee, Franzine Leighan V. was born in the City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. She finished her elementary, secondary, and specialized upper secondary education at Holy Spirit Academy of Malolos under the Academic Strand - Humanities and Social Sciences Strand. She graduated with High Honors, an Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines, and a Leadership Award. She is a consistent Dean’s Lister, currently in the last semester of her undergraduate program: Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication at Bulacan State University.

  • Alexis Joyce S. Cruz, College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

    Cruz, Alexis Joyce S. was born in Caloocan City, Philippines. She finished her elementary education in Marilao, Bulacan at Abangan Sur Elementary School. She continued her secondary education and specialized upper secondary education in Bocaue, Bulacan at Dr. Yanga's Colleges Inc. under the Humanities and Social Sciences strand and finished with Honors and with a Leadership award as well. She is currently taking her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring in Broadcasting at Bulacan State University and is a consistent Dean’s Lister.

  • Joanna Marie R. Lorenzo, College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

    Lorenzo, Joanna Marie R. was born in Calumpit, Philippines. She finished her elementary education in Guiguinto, Bulacan at St. Martin De Porres Catholic School and her secondary education at La Consolacion School - Balagtas, Bulacan. She continued her specialized upper secondary education in Malolos, Bulacan at La Consolacion University Philippines under the Arts and Design track and finished with Honors. She is currently taking her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring in Broadcasting at Bulacan State University and is a consistent Dean’s Lister. NICODEMUS, BETHEL GRACE C. was born in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. She finished her elementary education in Malolos, Bulacan at Malolos Christian School, and her secondary education at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. She continued her specialized upper secondary education in the same alma mater under Humanities & Social Sciences track and finished with Honors. She is currently taking her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring in Broadcasting at Bulacan State University.

  • Bethel Grace C. Nicodemus, College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

    Nicodemus, Bethel Grace C. was born in the City of Malolos, Bulacan. She finished her elementary education in Malolos, Bulacan at Malolos Christian School, and her secondary education at Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. She continued her specialized upper secondary education in the same alma mater under Humanities & Social Sciences track and finished with Honors. She is currently taking her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication majoring in Broadcasting at Bulacan State University.

  • Florentino G. Pineda, Jr., College of Arts and Letters, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines

    Florentino G. Pineda, Jr. was born in Pampanga, Philippines. He finished his elementary and secondary education in San Fernando, Pampanga. His interest in English motivated him to finish a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and major in English. He finished the degree with Magna Cum Laude honors at Holy Angel University in Angeles City. He pursued his Master of Education major in Guidance at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. Pursued and finished another master’s degree in Language Education at Wesleyan University. He finished his Doctor of Philosophy at Bulacan State University in Malolos, Bulacan whose thesis is entitled “Communication Practice as Cultural Formation in the Educational Institution: Practices, Barriers, and Solution.” He has taught in elementary, high school, college, and graduate school at known universities in the Philippines. He has written books on Literature, Speech Communication, Study and Thinking Skills, and Technical Writing. He served as the Department Head of Mass Communication and Performing Arts and the Department of English at Bulacan State University.

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2023-03-21

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023)

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