Challenges of English Language Teaching in Tribal Milieu

  • Arunima S

Abstract

English is the official language of many nations. Proficiency in English has become a desirable quality for leading a quality life in the developing world. In order to cope up with the emerging modern life situations proficiency in English is a must. No people could be kept aloof, and the tribes of the world are to be helped out in learning English. English has become the common medium of communication and the most common medium for imparting knowledge .The paper tries to explore the challenges faced by tribal students in learning English language. Tribal students face innumerable challenges in learning English. Poverty, hesitation to interact with the outer world, environment, superstitious beliefs, lack of awareness of the importance of English, inadequate facilities, lack of exposure, cultural pattern ,uneducated parents ,medium of instruction ,inappropriate teaching methods form major hurdles in learning English for the tribal students.

Published
2019-11-15
Section
Articles