M. Enamul Hoque - Articles

M. Enamul Hoque has been an English language teacher for over 15 years in different Government institutes of Bangladesh. He is an Instructor of ELT in the Education and Training Wing, Ministry of Environment and Forest. He has MA in English from Dhaka University, and M.Phil in Applied Linguistics and ELT from the Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.He has published widely on a variety of topics and is particularly interested in English language teaching and applied linguistics

• English Language Learning Strategic Attitudes for Foreign Language Learners
  19/02/2008 | Languages
  The paper presents an outline of language learning strategies (LLS) for second and foreign language (L2/FL) students. To do so, it sketches out the background of LLS and LLS training, discusses a three step approach teachers may follow in using LLS in their classes, and summarises key reflections and questions for future research on this aspect of L2/FL education. Read
  
• Needs of English as a Foreign Language in Bangladesh: Learners Perception
  12/02/2008 | Languages
  Abstract The needs of English are unique and worldwide, and it is unanimously considered as a global need. Learners have their own needs in addition to external demands imposed by teaching institution This article describes the results of questionnaire on Higher secondary students’ perception of needs of English as a foreign language. This study finds that the learners study English for a number of purposes which vary from one another. Read
  
• English Language Performance of Secondary Students in Bangladesh: an Evaluation
  10/02/2008 | Languages
  This article presents the results of questionnaires which reveal students’ performance in English as a foreign language. The investigation finds that the practice of listening and speaking is either avoided or neglected in the class. The study also reveals that the students are comparatively weak in listening and speaking than reading and writing. Read
  
• Error Correction Preferences in Written Work of Higher Secondary Students in Bangladesh: an Evaluation
  10/02/2008 | Languages
  Abstract Learning a Foreign or Second language is a gradual process, during which mistakes are to be expected in all stages of learning. Fear of making mistakes prevents learners from being receptive and responsive. This paper addresses learners' perceptions of teacher's correction, peer correction and learners' self-correction. The study suggests that learner's self-correction of mistakes might be more beneficial for language learning than teacher or peer correction. Read