An Analysis of Perceived Benefits of Learning English and other Foreign Languages in Pakistan

Abstract

English is ranked as the third most spoken language of the world. It is the most widely spoken language in the world, thus it is not surprising that English is the first language in 104 nations. However, English is a foreign language for learners of Pakistan. Every year, English becomes more essential. Learning English provides benefits in all aspects of our lives, yet some people are still unaware of them. Therefore, to know the importance of English in Pakistani society according to the point of view of undergraduate students, this research on the topic of learning English and other languages in Pakistan is conducted. To conduct this study, we have chosen quantitative method as per the requirement of the topic close-ended questionnaire has been used as a tool. Descriptive analysis is used to analyze the data as per to find out the mean value of every section of questionnaire. The undergraduate students of the University of Lahore are the population of this study. By using purposive sampling technique, the data of this research is collected. In Pakistan there is a rising trend of learning Chinese and Arabic now a days. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan carried out the English Language Teaching Reforms (ELTR) project to improve language learning outcomes, particularly at the tertiary level. Pakistan's diverse linguistic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, combined with the country's past and current use of English, make language teaching reform problematic.

Keywords: Learning English, Pakistani society, perceived benefits, dominating country, ELTR project