Problems in speaking English with L2 Learners of Rural Area Schools of Pakistan

Abstract

L1 (Punjabi) is used as a mode of communication in most of the rural areas schools in Punjab. The students face a lot of problems in speaking English as L2. This study would investigate the problems (fears/hindrances) in using L2 as a speaking tool. The questionnaire as a tool for data collection has been used. The data has been analysed statistically and graphically. The population consists of the students of SSC and HSSC level from age group of 12 to 18 years. Sample of 30 male and female students belonging to rural areas of Sargodha has been selected randomly. This paper may also help the researchers who intend to investigate the same issue.