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The Voyage of ESL Learners English Language Learning in the Era of Post-Colonialism: A Thematic Analysis

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  • Melor Md Yunus
  • Haida Umiera Hashim
  • Rosmizal Makhtar
  • Helmi Norman
  • Harwati Hashim

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The journey of learning English language could be quite challenging for some people due to various factors and reasonings. Previously in the era of British colonisation, English language is to be considered as the official language. It is needless to say that the generation before independence is more exposed to English language better with the existence of English schools as the main platform for social status upgrade and windows for job opportunities. After independence, we are no longer tied to the colonisation of British and the must to at least acknowledge English language. However, being free from colonisation does not make us to totally ignore the importance of English language especially in today’s era with the rise of globalisation and technology. Hence, this study, which is in give to the suggestions and sharing experiences aforementioned, sets out to discover the journey and experiences of English language learning among ESL learners in the era of post-colonialism. The findings have figured that; a. Family Influence, b. Mass Media Influence, c. Peer Pressure and Teachers Influence, d. Technology Invasion, and e. The external Force has become the factors for the ESL learners to learn English language in the era of post-colonialism.

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  • Melor Md Yunus & Haida Umiera Hashim & Rosmizal Makhtar & Helmi Norman & Harwati Hashim, 2020. "The Voyage of ESL Learners English Language Learning in the Era of Post-Colonialism: A Thematic Analysis," Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, Conscientia Beam, vol. 8(2), pages 224-229.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:hassle:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:224-229:id:854
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    1. Ma. Delia G. Ambulong & Jazziem M. Jumsali & Annie Vee M. Barnido & Allan J. Abdurahman, 2021. "Communicative Reading Comprehension Competency Influences Written Composition Skills Performance of Faculty in English Discipline," World Journal of English Language, Sciedu Press, vol. 11(2), pages 177-177, September.

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