Interference of First Language in Second Language Acquisition: Considering the Cases of Coxbazar School Teachers in Bangladesh.

2025-09-24T02:37:16+00:00

While working as language trainer at Cox's Bazar Government College, school teachers from various places of Cox’s Bazar appeared in a training program at Foreign Language Training Center. Most of the teachers acquired their graduates or postgraduate degrees from Bangladesh. For over two years, they were under observation while conducting the training sessions. Since, two languages, Bengali, i.e. L1 and English, i.e. L2 are different in many ways, culturally; it is always a challenge to apply both languages to facilitate classes for the students who are learning English. As an observer, I found it out that L1 always interfered with L2 in English Language Teaching classes. This hindrance made it difficult for the listeners to successfully achieve the goals of Language Teaching. Mother tongue interference was a theoretically common problem in a situation where both languages operate in the same classroom. Therefore, it is necessary to identify what are the areas responsible for the interference. In the present study, we tried to identify the various linguistic features of L2 which appeared challenging, when language teachers go through a constant transfer between L1 to L2 while teaching. Also, this paper attempts to explore possible pragmatics to overcome the difficulties that hinder language teaching of the school teachers at various levels.

The Effectiveness of SUNO AI Based English Songs to Improve Student's Vocabulary

2025-11-11T08:35:10+00:00

This study investigates the effectiveness of Suno AI, an artificial intelligence-based English song learning tool, in enhancing vocabulary mastery among eighth-grade students at a junior high school in Jepara. The background of the research stems from the challenges students face in acquiring vocabulary using conventional methods. The objective of this study is to determine whether Suno AI can significantly improve students’ vocabulary acquisition. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, with an experimental class receiving instruction using Suno AI and a control class following traditional vocabulary learning methods. Pre-test and post-test data were collected and analyzed using statistical methods, including the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, the Levene test for homogeneity, and a paired-sample T-test to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The findings indicate a significant improvement in the vocabulary mastery of students in the experimental class compared to the control class, demonstrating that AI-powered learning tools can enhance engagement and retention. This research contributes to educational technology by highlighting the potential of AI applications in language learning, paving the way for more interactive and effective vocabulary instruction.

JEET, Journal of English Education and Technology

Interference of First Language in Second Language Acquisition: Considering the Cases of Coxbazar School Teachers in Bangladesh.

The Effectiveness of SUNO AI Based English Songs to Improve Student's Vocabulary