Factors Affecting the Usage of English Language During Class Hours

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

English is used as a medium of instruction in Filipino schools -both private and public. In General Pantaleon Garcia Senior High School Malagasang I-G, Imus City, Cavite the students were aware of the bilingual system of education. The researchers noticed that students were experiencing difficulties dealing with the foreign language especially in class hours.

METHODS

Researchers conducted a survey. Slovin's formula helped researchers come up with a total number of 187 Grade 12 students as respondents of the study. Probability sampling technique. Students strongly agreed to the use of Taglish in explaining thoughts and ideas, and got the highest mean of 3.6; while students' comfortableness in English Language rather than Filipino got the lowest mean of 2.5.

RESULTS

Given the fact that the usage of English language was affected during class hours, it turned out to be positive because the students were still exerting effort to learn and enhance their proficiency in English language. They felt the need to practice outside the class.

DISCUSSIONS

Researchers recommended that students should practice talking in English with their classmates to ease the tension that hinders them in using it inside the class.