Factors Affecting to Tharu Learners in Learning English

Abstract

Second or foreign language learning is a difficult process. It is affected by various factors. Considering the factors that affect learning of English for Tharu learners, this study was carried out to explore and analyse the factors. Using descriptive qualitative study, this research was conducted among four Tharu learners of English from Kailali district. The data collected from the interview with those learners were analysed using descriptive qualitative approach. The findings of the study show that learning English as foreign language to Tharu learners is affected by various factors. The factors explored from the data are cultural difference, language difference and its interference, a symmetric power relation, family background, biased behavior of the teachers and interest of the students. This study comprises altogether five chapters. The first chapter is introductory part which includes background of the study, statement of the problems, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definition of the key terms. Similarly, second chapter includes the review of theoretical and empirical literature and its implications as well as the conceptual framework. In the same way, third chapter deals with the method and procedures of the study under which design of the study, population,sample and sampling strategy,research tools, data collection procedures, data analysis and interpretation procedures as well as ethical considerations are mentioned. Likewise, fourth chapter comprises analysis and interpretation of results. Fifth chapter includes summary of findings, conclusion and recommendations. Finally, the references and appendices are included.