Saudi EFL High School Learners’ Attitude Toward Learning English

Abstract

Attitude is an important factor that influences evolving English language learning and determines whether the learner will embrace learning or not. This study aimed at investigating the attitudes of high school learners in Saudi Arabia toward English learning. To achieve this, the descriptive method was used. To collect the data, a 24-item attitude questionnaire was administered to measure learners’ attitudes. Participants consisted of 118 randomly chosen learners in their third year of high school. The results showed that Saudi English language learners had a positive attitude toward learning English. The findings suggested that teachers should create a pleasant classroom atmosphere and design experiences that match the learners’ interests. The study also recommended that other studies should examine the attitude of learners toward learning specific skills, such as writing or reading stories, as well as determine the challenges faced during English learning.

Keywords: Attitude, English as a foreign language (EFL) learners, Language learning.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-20-10

Publication date:July 31^st 2020