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ESL Teachers’ Perceptions on Shifting from a Deductive to an Inductive Approach: Enhancing Communicative Competence in Sri Lankan Classrooms.

Kumara, P.G.S.R. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

In recent years, the global focus in second language instruction has shifted from grammar-based accuracy to real-world communication skills. This transition is especially relevant in Sri Lankan ESL classrooms where ...

The Influence of Institutional Factors on Willingness to Communicate in English as a Second Language (ESL): A Study of Sri Lankan English Medium Students.

Wannakukorala, I.J. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Effective communication in a second language is essential for language acquisition. Communicative competence in relation to the target language is a crucial factor contributing to success; learners must not only ...

The Role of Plurilingual Representations in Promoting Cultural Inclusivity: A Content Analysis Based on the Sri Lankan English as a Second Language Textbooks and Teacher Perceptions

Shehani Dissanayake, S.A.D.I. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Plurilingualism and cultural inclusivity are two distinct yet, deeply interconnected concepts that emphasize the dynamic and holistic nature of linguistic and cultural diversity. Plurilingual content, which emphasizes ...

English Learnability of Slum Children in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Sultana, N.; Fatima, N.C. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

English Language Teaching (ELT) in the post-colonial era has gone through a process of decolonization. Kumaravadivelu (2003) defines decolonization as a complex process of taking control of the principles and practices ...

Exploring ESL Teachers’ Perspectives on Localizing English Education: Challenges and Opportunities in Integrating Local Culture into Language Teaching

Dissanayake, B.Y. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

The localization of English language education has emerged as a significant pedagogical approach aimed at making language learning more culturally relevant and engaging for students. However, English as a Second ...

Decolonizing English through Open Book Quizzes: Learner Perspectives of Trincomalee Campus

Savarimuttu, J.S.R.; Fernando, D.T.N.; Jayasundara, N.S.; Supun, M.K. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

English has become a denationalized language which no longer is a property of the tiny island England. Even though English education has been implemented through Macaulay’s ideology of creating a class to stand-in between ...

A Critical Analysis of the 2018 GCE Ordinary Level English Language Paper in Sri Lanka

Jayaweera, C. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Language tests are administered worldwide, and their pros and cons can be identified from both the test takers and designers. A good language test should be practical, comprehensive, relevant, and balanced, with a ...

Impact of Hypermedia-based Poetries Composed by Poetess, Anne Ranasinghe on Adjective Development

Nowzath, M.B. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Hypermedia-based Ranasinghe’s poetry refers to facilitate poems with graphs, images, animation, sound and hypertext with tactics exhibits the success of the students. This study was steered to recognize the output of ...

Localising English Teaching: A Cross-cultural Analysis of Code-switching Dynamics in Multilingual India

Vijay, S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

In linguistically diverse countries like India, code-switching is not merely an exception but a fundamental communicative practice that shapes everyday interactions. This study examines the interplay between regional ...

Impact of Language Games in Promoting Additive Bilingualism to Address Learner Heterogeneity

Fernando, M.D.C.; Thenabadu, S.M. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Learner heterogeneity in the Sri Lankan English language learning context seems less addressed. Given this situation, the English language teacher and the students experience challenges in learning English as a Second ...

Sugar Coating Grammar Lessons: The Effective Use of a Dramatic Approach in Teaching Reported Speech to Undergraduates of a State University in Sri Lanka

Jayasinghe, J.A.K.M.; Vithanage, R.I. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Grammar instruction in learning and teaching English encompasses many challenges and is perceived by students to be a burden. The already existing resistance towards the language learning process intensifies when grammar ...

A Study of the Challenges Faced by the Undergraduates in English Medium Education: A Study Based on First Year & Second Year Undergraduates at Uva Wellassa University

Dissanayake, D.M.R.N.; Abeyweera, G.H.; Samarasinghe, A.G.S.M.; Nayanahari, W.M.L.; Herath, H.M.D.N.; Silva, R.R.P. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

This study examines the challenges faced by undergraduates in an English medium learning environment and its impact on their academic performance. Language serves as a crucial medium for education. In many countries, ...

Investigating the Academic Writing Skills of Tertiary Education Students: Challenges and Pedagogical Implications

Abdhul Halik, A.F.; Nusrath, G.M.R. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Academic writing remains a significant challenge for students in higher education, particularly in non-native English-speaking contexts. This study investigates the academic writing skills of second-year students ...

Teacher Perceptions of Localizing ELT Material: A Study Based on the State University Sector in Sri Lanka

Siddique, F.S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Localization of classroom material is gaining popularity in the ELT field due to proven pedagogical benefits such as increased learner motivation and teacher enthusiasm resulting in efficient learning outcomes. For ...

An Empirical Study of Text Books Published for Secondary Education

Hamna, M.M.A.; Sureshkumar, S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Adapting English Language instruction that reflects Sri Lankan context incorporating local vocabulary, cultural references, real life situations and issues relevant to Sri Lankan students rather than relying solely on ...

Introducing a Framework for Developing Communication Skills of the Prospective English Teachers in the NCoEs of Sri Lanka

Indhurekhaa, T.; Neranjani, E.S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

This is an ongoing research study to introduce a framework for developing the communication skills of the prospective English teachers in the National Colleges of Education (NCoEs) of Sri Lanka. Recognizing the shortage ...

Foreign Language Anxiety in EFL Classroom Instructions

Rabby, G. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) significantly influences students’ self assurance, involvement, and overall language skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) setting. This research investigates the factors contributing ...

‘English-only’ Policy and Language Attitudes in Indian States

Bhargavi, C. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

The lasting prominence of the English language interwoven in India’s educational and administrative systems is rooted in its colonial past and evolving to meet the standards of globalisation. The complex and often ...

Decolonizing Digital Governance: English, Language Accessibility, and Citizen Engagement in Sri Lanka

Abdul Razak, A. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

This study explores the relationship between language accessibility and citizen engagement within Sri Lanka’s digital governance framework, focusing on the role of English in shaping public access to e-government ...

Decolonizing English Language Textbook Design in India

Mahapatra, S. (University of Jaffna, 2025)

Literary texts have historically dominated English language textbooks and the corresponding pedagogy in India. This practice, which involves teaching English as a subject (rather than a language), can be traced back ...

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