Multilingualism in EFL Classrooms: A Case Study of Ghazi University
Keywords:
EFL Classrooms, L2 Learning, Multilingualism, Target LanguageAbstract
The study investigates the role of multilingualism in L2 classrooms. This study uses data from 245 respondents who were registered at the Department of English, Ghazi University DG. Khan. Students’ questionnaire was used to get information from the research respondents. The SPSS was used to examine the data. A great number of research participant in the study agreed that having an English-only policy in L2 classes creates a lot of problems because it is insufficient to improve the comprehension level of all students, particularly in Pakistan where a large number of learners have basic ability levels of understanding. They believed that speaking in multiple languages, in addition to their native tongue, would aid them in efficiently acquiring the L2. They can efficiently memorize grammar rules and regulations, and improve speaking, writing, listening, and reading abilities using multiple languages in the target language classrooms.
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