Blocks that prevent language learning

All levels of students encounter different blockages in the course of language learning. These blocks can be categorized as both internal and external. Internal factors include reasons such as lack of motivation and fear of failure. External factors, on the other hand, include factors like unsuitable classroom environment and social influences.

Motivation is an affective factor for students to engage in a study. Students have a variety of reasons to learn a new language. These reasons can be due to academic purposes, for career purposes, self interest, travelling purposes or migration purposes. Students who are forced to learn are very different from those who are willing to learn. Students who are forced to learn are less involved with their studies. They are less enthusiastic about learning, not motivated and have higher chance of drop outs. Students who are shy and inferior will fear to ask questions and are more likely to avoid contacts with the new language they want to learn.

Classroom environment such as the atmosphere, lighting, temperature, setting and decorations can serve as blockages because they influence the students’ attention and mood. Students tend to learn poorly with insufficient lighting. They will easily fall asleep or feel tired during class. The room temperature of the classroom will also influence the students’ performance. Students will fall asleep if the room is poorly ventilated. Students can learn better if the classroom’s decoration and setting are clean and simple. Excessive classroom decorations will distract the students’ attention.

The teacher who is responsible for executing the lessons plays an important role. Their teaching styles, attitudes, passion towards teaching greatly influence the students’ learning attitude and how much they actually comprehended from the lessons. If the teacher cannot carry out the lesson in a fun and enjoyable way, the students will feel bored and are likely to feel detached