De Motivation and Failure in English Language of Technical Students in Punjab

Abstract

This article investigates the reasons behind students’ failure in English at DAE level.
DAE stand for Diploma of Associate Engineering which is three years diploma in any technology
(Civil, mechanical, Chemical, Electrical). Learning English is required in the technical college
curriculum and English is taught as compulsory subject in 1st year. The study was conducted in
the Govt. colleges of Technology in Sargodha Division. A total of 80 participants were asked to
fill the questionnaire. The present study analyses the problems which are caused in failure of
technical students in English subject. The findings of the study show that the students are not
given such activities which facilitate them in learning English language. They feel hesitation to
use English language in the classroom.