Challenges Faced by Saudi English Language Learners in the UK: An Action Research Approach to Enhancing Intercultural Communication | ||||
| Bulletin of The Faculty of Languages & Translation | ||||
| Volume 25, Issue 2, July 2023, Page 135-176 PDF (780.47 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/bflt.2023.319525 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Lamyaa Abdullah Bin Obaid | ||||
| Department of English, College of Languages and Translation, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, KSA | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by Saudi English language learners in the UK and provide a solution for these challenges. The researchers used Nunan's (1992) seven-step action research cycle and a mixed methods approach, including surveys and semi-structured interviews, to gather data from 84 Saudi students. The preliminary interviews and surveys showed that these students experienced fears and negative intercultural experiences, which negatively impacted their confidence in their second language acquisition. An intervention workshop was then conducted to help these students overcome these obstacles, and follow-up interviews revealed that the workshop had a positive effect on the students' self-confidence and acculturation. The study highlights the importance of cultural awareness for second language learners in a host culture, both socially and academically. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Acculturation Culture; Cultural Competency; Intercultural Awareness; Intervention; Intercultural Communication | ||||
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