Language Learning Strategies Use and Challenges Faced by Adult Arab Learners of Finnish as a Second Language in Finland

Naif, Ahmed Hani; Saad, Noor Saazai Mat

doi:10.5539/elt.v10n4p111

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“…However, in this study, the researchers do not identify more about the effect of students' mother tongue since they have a different mother tongue, such as Lampungese, Javanese, Sundanese, Batakese, and many more. Naif, Ahmed H & Saad, Noor Saazai Mat (2017) explore the use of the language learning strategies by a number of adult Arabs learning FSL in Finland to issues and difficulties related to the learning process encountered by this category of learners. 30 (20 male and 10 female) adult Arab FSL learners taking the beginning level course in Finnish at Helsinki School for Adult Learners participated.…”

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English Language Learning Strategies: An Exploratory Study of Management and Engineering Students

Mandasari

Oktaviani

2018

PJEE

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Learning English as a foreign language, especially in a formal context, leads the students to have their own strategy in order to achieve the objective of learning. The strategy is considered as a helpful way to learn English better. After all, every student has their own strategy in learning. Thus, this study presents an exploration of English language learning strategies used by management and engineering students of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI). Subjects of the research were 70 students who take English for Business (EFB) subject majoring management and engineering study program. Data were collected through questionnaire and interview. Data were then analyzed by using descriptive analysis. The result of this study gained a platform of learning strategies used by students. As a result, Management and Engineering students showed almost the same strategy in learning English in a class.

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English Language Learning Strategies: An Exploratory Study of Management and Engineering Students

Mandasari

Oktaviani

2018

PJEE

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“…They also used the words "closed doors" to explain the perception that Finnish society is a closeddoor society where immigrants are not welcome. Referring to Sajavaara and Lehtonen (1997), researchers argued that "Finnish culture is closed, and it is characterized by a high degree of uniformity (Naif & Saad, 2017). However, other scholars illustrated how the concept of the "silent Finn" has emerged and how it endures, reproduced in both public and academic discourses while lacking empirical evidence (Olbertz-Siitonen & Siitonen, 2015).…”

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Perceived challenges living and integrating into Finnish society: A study among immigrants in Finland

Nshom

Sadaf

Khalimzoda

2022

JICC

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The number of immigrants living in Finland has significantly increased since the 1990s. It can be challenging to live and integrate into a new society. This study explores the challenges immigrants face living and integrating into Finnish society. Drawing on data collected from 103 immigrants living in Finland, this study shows that the challenges immigrants face integrating into Finnish society can be classified into four main categories: (1) language barrier, (2) discrimination in employment opportunities, (3) racism and inequality, and (4) fewer opportunities of integration. Implications and recommendations are briefly considered.

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“…The majority of the participants (60%) spoke the Malay language, while the rest were from other languages such as Mandarin and Tamil. Naif and Saad (2017) utilised interview methods to investigate the challenges that Arab learners face in acquiring Finnish as a second language (FSL). FSL knowledge allows the students to acquire Finland citizenship and employment.…”

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Exploring The Challenges of Language Learning Strategies in Learning The English Language

Rohaizat¹,

Aziz²

2022

IJARBSS

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Students' mastery of the English language is a major concern despite the various strategies implemented whether at primary and secondary levels or in higher institutions. The purpose of the current research is to examine the challenges encountered in instructional learning activities when learners are required to apply the language learning strategies in learning English. The goal of the research is to identify the barriers and formulate solutions that can be implemented to achieve the learning goals. This qualitative research approach was conducted by gathering data from commerce students in a polytechnic through a semistructured interview. Based on the thematic analysis conducted, findings have shown that the students are highly burdened by anxiety in their attempt to integrate LLS into learning the English language and lack motivation. The implication of this study bridges a gap in knowledge regarding the challenges in learning the English language by providing insights into ways in which the use of LLS in polytechnics can be improved. Therefore, educators should understand the underlying problems that may contribute to the reduction in morale for a better language learning process.

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Language Learning Strategies Use and Challenges Faced by Adult Arab Learners of Finnish as a Second Language in Finland

Cited by 9 publications

References 13 publications

English Language Learning Strategies: An Exploratory Study of Management and Engineering Students

English Language Learning Strategies: An Exploratory Study of Management and Engineering Students

Perceived challenges living and integrating into Finnish society: A study among immigrants in Finland

Exploring The Challenges of Language Learning Strategies in Learning The English Language

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