Exploring the Challenges Faced by Non-Native Speakers in Learning English at the International School of Management, Patna

Abstract

Language learning is an interesting process. There are polyglots around the globe who can speak multiple languages. Unfortunately, these polyglots are handful in numbers. As mandated by NEP 2020, students need to learn at least three languages, which emphasize the importance of foreign languages, specifically English, in India. Learning English language presents numerous challenges, particularly for non-native speakers in Bihar, India. (i) Introducing English Language in grade six in Hindi medium schools, (ii) teaching English content in Hindi language for better understanding by the learners, and (iii) professional undergraduate programs are in English language and learners from different schooling boards who might have studied in regional or Hindi medium are forced to study in English language - on these three problem statements, the research work is conducted based on qualitative methodologies. The researcher aims to describe approved tactics and new technologies to address the problem statements.