Students’ Psychology on English: Breaking the Barriers for Enhancing English Proficiency among Students in Assam
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This paper examines the multifaceted issues of why students of Assamese medium educational institutions are afraid of English. It explores various themes such as historical context, socio-cultural factors, pedagogical challenges, psychological factors, lack of exposure, and economic constraints. The study highlights the significant psychological barriers that contribute to students' apprehension towards learning English and proposes a conceptual framework to improve English proficiency in Assam. This framework includes integrating local history and culture into the curriculum, implementing interactive teaching methodologies, building student confidence, ensuring equitable resource distribution, increasing exposure through media and technology, and implementing supportive policies and systems. The aim is to create a more inclusive and effective English teaching-learning environment for the Assamese medium students in Assam.
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