Here are some key insights and trends from the data:

Key Takeaways

1. Strong Motivation and Engagement with English Outside of Class:

   • Many students demonstrate a high level of engagement with English through various media, such as watching movies and series, and playing video games in English. This indicates a proactive approach to learning beyond the classroom.

   • Several students express a genuine love for the English language, including its accents and culture, which serves as a strong motivator for their learning journey.

   • Some students actively seek real-world practice by traveling to English-speaking countries or interacting with foreign friends, showing a desire for practical application of their skills.

2. Common Challenges in Grammar, Vocabulary, and Oral Fluency:

   • A significant number of students identify grammar and vocabulary as their primary weaknesses, often struggling with sentence construction and finding appropriate words.

   • Improving oral expression and achieving greater fluency are common goals, suggesting that while comprehension may be strong, active speaking remains a challenge for many.

   • Anxiety and fear of making mistakes, particularly during oral presentations or exams, are noted by some students as barriers to participation.

3. Clear Aspirations for Practical English Use and Future Opportunities:

   • Students are highly motivated to improve their English for practical reasons, such as communicating effectively with others and enhancing their career prospects in international fields.

   • The desire to overcome specific difficulties, like pronunciation or the ability to generate arguments, highlights a focused approach to skill development.

   • The aspiration to live abroad or work in international environments underscores the perceived importance of English as a global language.

These insights suggest that while students are highly motivated and engage with English outside of class, they face common hurdles in formal aspects like grammar and vocabulary, and in developing confident oral fluency. Addressing these specific areas through targeted support could significantly enhance their learning experience and help them achieve their future aspirations.

STUDENT TRAVEL EXPERIENCES : FIND THEM ! 

Several students shared their travel experiences and aspirations related to English.

• Somebody, for instance, has undertaken two trips to practice English and aspires to live in London, where her family resides. 

• Someone has traveled to Ireland and England, noting that his passions, sports and cinema, necessitate a strong command of English due to their international nature.

• Someone attended a summer school in London for English classes and aims to pursue studies in Canada, having also participated in an exchange program in Dublin.

• Someone has traveled to London and dreams of visiting the USA. 

• Someone took English classes in London two years ago. 

• Someone, who has been speaking English since childhood, stays sometimes in England and consistently works on improving her English skills. 

• Someone uses English when traveling to various countries like Italy and Germany, as it is the language they know best after French. 

• Someone's goal is to travel, and she has already visited English-speaking countries like the USA. 

• Someone desires to live in a foreign country and has already been to Scotland. 

• Someone has traveled to Australia and converses with people globally. 

• Someone has traveled to New Zealand and frequently communicates with foreign friends.