A Study of the Challenges faced by ESL learners in Vocabulary Enhancement through E-Learning Technologies in Pakistan

Abstract

E-learning technology is largely responsible for improving English language instruction. Due to the recognition of English as a second language, students in Pakistan are not exposed to using its terminology very often. Thus, e-learning tools can help in teaching and learning English. However, the main objective of this study is to investigate the challenges faced by Pakistani learners of English as a second language and vocabulary when using e-learning tools. Consequently, a questionnaire was used to collect the data, and a descriptive survey was conducted among English language instructors who had been selected from universities in Faisalabad to find out about their experiences with and opinions about the use of e-learning technology in the classroom. Mixed views were recorded on the usefulness of the courses attended. However, the findings revealed the challenges faced by the respondents in the use of e-learning in teaching English. The findings of the study will help to shed some light on the ways to maximize the use of e-learning technology in English language learning in Pakistan under the existing constraints. The purpose of this research was to ascertain whether or not e-learning technology can effectively aid English language learners in increasing the breadth of their vocabulary. The findings indicate that technology can help close the gap between vocabulary growth and improvement within Pakistani colleges and outside of them.