Impact of English Language Proficiency on the Quality of Job Execution of Engineers in and outside Nepal: A Study at a Glance

Shrestha, Rup Narayan; Awasthi, Jai Raj; Pahari, Bharat Raj

doi:10.3126/jie.v15i1.27742

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“…It is because once one has good command over the English language, s/he can learn anything s/he likes (Khati, 2013). Many studies like, (Phyak, 2013); (Khati, 2013); (Shrestha et al, 2019);and Bhattrai (2006) contended the importance of the English language and supported its expansion in Nepalese higher education which, according to them, enabled Nepalese students to be able to compete with other students around the world academically. Additionally, with the rapid expansion of globalization, new job opportunities are being demanded by the multinational companies in which the basic premise remains the competency of the English language.…”

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“…as well as under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS) in B.A and M.A (Khatri, 2019). Similarly, English is taught for Specific Purposes (ESP) in the faculty of law, Institutes of Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, and Financial Studies (Shrestha, Awasthi, & Pahari, 2019). Similarly, English is the medium of instruction and mode of expression examination in all universities in Nepal except in those subjects which are in the mother tongue (Bista, 2011).…”

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Better English, Better Job Opportunities in Nepal

Khadka¹

2022

Koshi Pravah

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Globalization paved the way for the rapid expansion of the English language and because of this, its horizons are being expanded day by day. This paper is an attempt to highlight and argue on the importance of the English language in higher education in Nepal in one hand and on the other hand, it tries to shed some light on the vocational zones that the English language has created in the country. The study is argumentative (qualitative) in nature and it has collected pieces of evidence of the English language’s popularity and its facilitation in higher education using secondary sources of data. The major findings comprise that the English language has provided an enormous contribution to the vocational zones and because of which all the universities in Nepal have adopted the English language for teaching and learning activities, new and new employment opportunities are facilitated, it is a key component for getting an education in English speaking countries, and an English-speaking person deserves good status in almost all countries in the world.

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Better English, Better Job Opportunities in Nepal

Khadka¹

2022

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“…The finding has significant implications for language education and career development. It emphasizes the intertwined nature of language proficiency and career success, urging educators to consider real-world applications in language instruction (Shrestha et al, 2019;Luitel & Poudel, 2021). Additionally, it raises questions about equity and access to opportunities, as the societal expectation to master English may inadvertently create disparities in career advancement, especially for individuals from non-native English-speaking backgrounds.…”

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English Proficiency Aspirations among Nepalese EFL Students

Tiwari

2023

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English is regarded as a key to different opportunities and a language of high status in Nepal. Whether by desire or compulsion, English fascination of a large number of students in Nepal is increasing. This study investigated the factors that motivated Nepalese learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to attain a higher level of English proficiency. The participants consisted of 24 master’s level EFL students from four constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University. The researcher used purposive sampling to select the participants. The study employed interview as data collection technique. The data was analyzed using thematic approach of qualitative data analysis. The study revealed that Nepalese EFL students aspired to achieve English proficiency for five reasons, such as to meet their educational expectations access, to pursue better career opportunities and global competitiveness, to improve their economic and social status and to access technology and innovation. The study contributes to the understanding of the evolving dynamics of language proficiency in a globalized world, urging educators and policymakers to consider the diverse factors that influence language acquisition for a holistic approach to language education.

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“…In Indonesia, the importance of being able to communicate using English is clearly shown by the number of job vacancies which obligate the candidate to have an ability in English. English language proficiency has taken a crucial position in the area of professional development, such as what has been exemplified in the engineering career that being able to speak English fluently war affects their access to job chances both national and international (Shrestha et al, 2019). Hence, it is crucial to adequately equip learners with the necessary skills to proficiently engage in English language communication.…”

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How Confident Are High Schoolers to Speak English: A Report on Speaking Self-Efficacy Survey

Zaki,

Lintangsari

2023

JADILA

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Speaking in English is one of the toughest aspects to master in acquiring the English language. This is reflected in the broad job vacancies that require English as a mandatory skill. It means that it is important to equip students with adequate English skills. However, several reports have found that many students still lack confidence in speaking. On the other hand, a well-known theory suggests that one of the prominent factors influencing learning achievement is confidence, specifically called efficacy. Students' self-efficacy level seems to be one of the prominent factors that could influence their speaking achievement. As the pandemic has transformed the learning mode back into traditional face-to-face learning, this current study was conducted to investigate students' self-efficacy level in public speaking in the post-pandemic era. The study utilized a quantitative method and employed a questionnaire adapted from Paradewari's article. The questionnaire was converted into two types, online and offline conditions, and distributed to 182 students. An independent t-test method was used to compare whether there were differences in students' self-efficacy levels in public speaking between online and offline learning. The study revealed a significant difference in the overall students' self-efficacy level (as indicated by the T-Test Result score) and the factors influencing it. It also found that offline learning had a more positive effect on students' self-efficacy in public speaking compared to online learning.

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Impact of English Language Proficiency on the Quality of Job Execution of Engineers in and outside Nepal: A Study at a Glance

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Better English, Better Job Opportunities in Nepal

Better English, Better Job Opportunities in Nepal

English Proficiency Aspirations among Nepalese EFL Students

How Confident Are High Schoolers to Speak English: A Report on Speaking Self-Efficacy Survey

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