English Listening and Speaking Problems Among Shan Students at Mahapajapati Buddhist College Based On Linguistic Approach
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This article aimed to 1) identify English listening and speaking problems among Shan students at Mahapajapati Buddhist College based on linguistic approach. 2) analyze English listening and speaking problems among Shan students at Mahapajapati Buddhist College based on linguistic approach. 3) find ways to solve the problems for improving English listening and speaking among Shan students at Mahapajapati Buddhist College based on linguistic approach. The study used a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research. The sample population consists of 37 fourth-year Shan students enrolled in the English program at Mahapajapati Buddhist College, located in Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean (), and standard deviation (SD). Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.
The findings showed that most respondents were between 22–24 years old (41.6%), followed by 19–21 years old (40%) and those 25 and above (18.4%). Regarding English learning experience, the largest group had studied for 2–5 years (42.3%), followed by those with 5–7 years (31.4%), and over 8 years (28.6%). As for English usage, 42.9% spoke English daily, 28.8% practiced three times per week, and 28.3% only once per week.
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