Open And Distance Learners

Published Date: 02 Nov 2017

INTRODUCTION

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THE IMPORTING OF MASTERING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGES AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYABILITY

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REASON FOR POOR COMMAND OF ENGLISH LANGAUGE IN MALAYSIA IN HIGHER EDUCTIONAL INSTUTIONS

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SUGGESTION TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY OF STUDENT IN HIGHER EDUCTIONAL

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COHERENCE

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CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

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Introduction

The learning of English language was thought to be the ‘lingua franca’, understood by people around the world. This was British English was introduced by the British Empire during colonization era. The role of the English languages in Malaysia has expanded to not only a tool of international socio- political correspondence and involvement, but also as a global medium of interaction and knowledge exchanges. Language is obviously a vital tool, its means of communicating thoughts and ideas for friendships, economic, and cultural ties. Language is knowledge to our world and one of the keys factors in competitiveness. In advance industrial society in an increasingly interdependent world, the knowledge of other languages becomes indispensable. English is so widely speak; it has often been referred to as a "global language" and used as second language around world.

The issue of Malaysia student weak in English language has been one of the hottest topics in Malaysia lately. The standard of English language among Malaysian studies has undoubtedly worried quarters. So that Ministry of education took a drastic measure in requiring Malaysia student to learn science and mathematics in English from 2003 onward.

The leaning of English in Malaysia began during the colonial times as tool of socio-economic mobility and education enhancement (Venugopal: 2000). There has been an ongoing fear that spread of English will only lead to its disintegration and further grow into several mutually unintelligible languages. Native speaker has expressed their concern about the growing acceptance of distinct non-native varieties of English language, it’s would be in contrast with the official standard practiced in the education sector for the use of English. The English language as well as justify the needs of having such standard non-native varieties of the language within the confines of the Malaysia socio-cultural context. A report present in Parliament recently that some 72,000 graduates in the Malaysia were unemployed due to poor command in English.

The importing of mastering the English languages and its impact on employability

English languages used communicating world wild.

The first reason, why English should be the medium of instruction at universities in Malaysia is that it helps students find a high quality jobs for student to finds. English languages teach in public as well as government school. English is mush for the Malaysia aspiring for higher education or seeking better job opportunities. English is considering as a passport for secure future English acts as the link-language in our country. In business life, the, most important command languages is obviously English. The companies can easily open out to other countries, and these companies generally employ graduates whose English is fluent and orderly. Many high quality jobs are related with international communication and world-wide data sharing English can be used as languages in any part of the world it is because least a few people in each locality would know the languages. Though these people might not have same accent as others, the language as least will be understandable.

English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred to as a "global language" and also the "lingau france" of the modern era. It is not unofficial language in many countries; it is currently the language most often taught as second language around the world. It is also, international treaty, the official language of both the Europe Union and United Nation and most Olympic Committee

Education

In education system of Malaysia, English is the premier languages. Most of the public school and colleges prefer to have English as their medium of education. It is teach in public as well as government schools

The second important reason, for English to be medium of instructions in the Malaysia higher education system is that it enables student to communication. The presence of English language as universal language, it assumes importance in the fact that more people leave their countries not only for sake of business, but for study. Education has increased the role of English language .This is because the individual will not be able to learns a subject in the local language of the country, again in forces the fact that English language is very important. English language contributed to the spread of English to modern era. It has become an addendum to the mastery of scientific individual stock. The English is important in most government jobs and private too. Generally, Standard English today doesn’t depend on accent but rather on shared educational experience, mainly of the printed language. Present of English is an immensely varied language, having absorbed material from many other tongues. It is the official language of the air transport and shipping, leading language of science, technology, computer and commerce and international negotiation. For this reason, scholars frequently refer to its latest phase as World English. It is quite clear that English has become a necessity today. We need English languages has become as necessity today, and need it in different field of life. The language has become easier to learn more than ever before with the availability of many source to help people learn very easily. Such as the Internets, book and educational institutes which spread around the world.

As English is an international language, if want to remain in touch with the outside world, we will have to retain English. English is must fort the Malaysian aspiring for higher education or seeking job opportunities abroad. Require knowledge of English in science and technology, space research, nuclear technology, medicine and engineering.

Important usage Internet

In spite of the growth of internet in various languages, English is the main stay of the internet users. This language is used in most of the information and websites are available. The difficult of translate for every relevant word webpage into the language of various countries. Thus the important of English languages is emphasized. The future of English as a language is very secure and trying to unify various aspects of life. The English language used in computers that help to communicate with the people the world, through internet technology and email. People who know English can deal with the internet, which is source of information and communication revolution. There is no doubt that, the English is language of communication between the people with different cultures. It is also the language of computers that help to communicate with the people around the world through Internet technology and email. People who know English can deal with the Internet, which is regard information and communication revolution.

Reason for poor command of English language in Malaysia higher educational Institutions

The language becomes incomprehensible and later lead to major problem if the acquisitions of the varieties of English occur in isolation from their cultural context.

1. Education

The second important reason, for English to be medium of instructions in the Malaysia higher education system is that it enables student to communication with the international world. In these days, in my opinion, the important thing for university and graduates is to follow the development in technology, they have to learn common in English language. The student may lose their communication with worldwide subjects and topics. School and university student are bad attitudes toward language and general of speech. The word is writ large the Malaysia student languages do not have good command of English. We have to teach children to value technology so that they speak it better and use it to express thoughts and ideas. The presence of local languages assumes importance by student will not be able to learn a subject in the English language. This again reinforces the fact that English languages command in higher education institutions. Several reasons for this problem were identified. First and foremost was teachers concern for increased accountability for content learning, as opposed to the more amorphous goal English language acquisition, and a relative de-emphasis in accountability for student language development needs.

Other comments in the a failure to systematically impart the skill student need in speaking and writing standard English, even in school. The policy of never correcting for grammatical or pronunciation problem during English languages instruction made sense during the early of English development.

2. Schooling system

Criticism of the politicizations of our schooling system, has not directed us to core of our regressing language culture, may ended perpetuate misguided notion that boosting English teaching facilities and training is the solution. The English are the people from whom we should learn to teach English. The Teaching Program of English as Second Language (TESL) is acquires from the English dynamic and didactic techniques. Their still lack the crucial aspect of culture. This is less calculable, but we give it recognition and worth. Indeed, there has been so much whim and fancy on its objectives that it’s a wonder the program not been derailed. Is all this for improvement of English proficiency in general usage, computer and seizure of k-economy opportunities. The number of credit hours in English languages, for the undergraduates for first year is less. The student felt burden, if English language making it compulsory to pass English paper.

3. The graduates did not have good communication skills.

Even through, they have good qualification, they unable to speak well in English during interviews as most of the interview conducted by companies are in English. The vice-president of MDeC ( industry development ) Saifol Bahri Mohd Shamlon said that most employers was cited poor command of English Language, the reason for not hiring for work. The skill and practices of a company can be taught but their need to proficient in English to study. The graduates should decide for themselves whether to heed the call to be more proficient in English, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. This problem cannot be helped, if the students do not wish to be he said. Studies conducted by the ministry revealed that one of the causes of helped themselves. The employment among local graduates was their poor command of English.

The Human science lecturer Amien Iskandar said that one of the reasons, why graduates could not secure jobs was that their qualifications in English language, do not meet market demands and requirements. Another factor is the bad command of English. So to command of the English language could help graduates secure employment, especially in the private sector. There is a need to ensure that these graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and English language, so that they could be hired for employment after graduating. The cited poor communication skills and wrong work attitude and unrealistic expectations as other barriers in gaining employment. If you have a good command of English but cannot communicate with others due to poor attitude, may also find difficulties in being employed.

According to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), the lack of industrial training is also among the factors why graduates are unemployed. The other factors that compounded the issue are low command of English languages, low problem-solving skills, tendency to switch jobs or job-hopping and lack of self-confidence. The graduates t should improve their command of the English language to boost their communication skills and, if they fail to convince their prospective employers on their potential, their chances of getting hired are very slim The graduates to drop the 'negative attitude' of preferring to gain jobs in their home towns.

4. Different Cultures to communicate with internet technology

There is no doubt that, the English is language of communication between the people with different cultures. It is also the English language of computers that help to communicate with the people around the world through Internet technology and email. People who do not know English cannot deal with the Internet, which is regard information and communications revolution. There is many reasons which contributed to rising of English spreading, example use it able to communication between people around the worlds. On other hand, English is the language an importance for science and technology.

5. Other reason Malaysia student unable to communicate in English

Language.

The students feel shy to speak English. They feel that their colleagues will embarrass them so that, they less motivated to speak among themselves. They lack of confidence to speak in public as they are embarrassed of making mistake.

There are so less motivated to revision among them and so that can't apply knowledge during tutorial.

They not interested to read English language books. They will need if they are asked to do by their lecturer. It can be bored to them because they are required to do the things that they don’t like to do. The student less of reading English materials such as magazines, newspapers and story books in English.

The low mentality in our student attitude thinking that English is the second language.

Students learn English language just to pass in the examination.

The students who came from rural place less expose in using English language. They are very lack in interaction each other, because of the chances to speak are limited.

They are very weak in grammar usage. Lack of usage of interesting English materials or aids in guiding them.

Students are not interested to explore the language and obsess in that language. Afraid being judged by people who Are better or more fluent in English than them. Less exposure to English song and watch English movies, that can help them in gaining new vocabulary.

For information, Malaysia is not English speaking country (English is not Malaysian’s mother tongue). A group or race, do not expose themselves with the community that uses English as the main language.

Most of student wants to learn to write or speak in English make a common mistake by using translation method, translating the native languages into English may course problems as the different in meanings.

Parents don’t give emphasis they children, on the important of English in their daily life.

Suggestion to improve English Languages proficiency of student in higher educational.

There are some simple ways for anyone who is interested in improving their English, trying to improve in this language each day. We always so much to learn and it can be really fun, just need to have the passion and enthusiasm to better you.

Most people would advise to read. Read anything and everything in English. Always read story books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, comics, English textbooks, instructions and ingredients on food packages, advertisements, etc. Reading story books, don’t force yourself to read something too difficult or something you know you won’t enjoy. Make reading is fun. Read books that you ENJOY reading.

Try to watch English movies with subtitles. This way to be my favourite way of learning English. It not only do I get to have a fun time watching the movie; I will be learning new words at the same time and knowing how to pronounce it. Usually, you can get movies with English subtitles on DVDs.

Try to listen to English songs and read the lyrics as you listen to the songs. Try listen to your favourite songs and sing along to them.

To start a blog in English is one way for you to practice your writing. Try blog on something that you love. If you are a fan of movies, and start a blog and write about your favourite movies, your favourite characters, what you think could be improved your English. Besides blogging, try joining online; engage in online chatting and more to improved in English.

If you think don’t want to maintain a blog, try to write to a pen pal or friend. It will be even more fun to have a pen pal from a different country. If you don’t want to spend too much money on stamps, then get a local pen pal or friends.

Write in your diary in English. This is where you can practice the skill of write anything in it.

To be best friends with a good English dictionary. You can use Oxford, Collins, Cambridge, etc. To buy a dictionary that you’re comfortable with it and use it at all times. Try keeping it next to you when you’re reading. Always put my favourite Oxford dictionary by my side when I’m reading. So when I stumble upon a word I don’t know, I don’t have to get up and look around for it. Always at right there by my side.

Try to speak the language whenever you can, and with friends and family. You can also sing along to English songs and try karaoke. Don’t feel shy to try speaking the language and be afraid that others will tease you. In fact, they’ll admire you for your courage and confidence.

Always learn a new word a day and keep your own vocabulary notebook and write a new word and its meaning in it every day. Try to refer to it as often as possible so that the new words will stick in your head.

There one of the suggestions I raised for the consideration of the Indian Prime Minister is for us to receive teachers in India who are fluent in English to teach our students in Malaysia. Indian nationals may soon be teaching English in Malaysia, and a bid to help alleviate the shortage of English teachers in Malaysia and to improve proficiency of the language. He welcomed the idea and will instruct the relevant ministry to hold and will discussions with the (Malaysian) Education Ministry to realize this," said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to the Malaysian media delegation after meeting his counterpart Manmohan Singh here. (The Star Online. published; Thursday December 20. 2012).

Coherence

To learning English is a process and continually improving your English and the

Following "How to" describes a strategy to make sure that you continue to

Improve effectively.

Try to remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.

Always define your learning objectives early and do you want to learn.

Try to make learning a habit and learn something every day. It is much better to study 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.

Always remember to make learning a habit and study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.

Try to choose your materials well and need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials

Always to vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active and don't just study grammar.

Try to find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging.

Try to choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in and being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.

Try to relate grammar to practical usage. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.

Try to move your mouth and understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds .Always try practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.

Always try to be patient with yourself and remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off.

Conclusion

Malaysia is the right country for the learning of the English language, with international trading and globalisation, the English language has played and will play an important role in everyone's life. The higher educational institutions in Malaysia have seen to it that various levels are designed for English language programmes to accommodate the different levels of proficiency of the individual students and to suit the various.

Local or state policies, such as in Malaysia, that block use of the primary language and limit instructional accommodations for English learners are simply not based on the best scientific evidence available. As a profession and a society, we have useful starting points for a renewed national, state, and local effort to improve the achievement of this fastest growing segment of the school-age population. We must insist that practice and policy be based on the best evidence we have and not on politics or predilections.

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