Abstract:
This study aimed at investigating some Sudanese secondary school
students’ attitudes and motivations towards learning English as second language
(EFL), in terms of the behavioral, cognitive and emotional aspects. The study
adopted descriptive analytical method. The researcher used a questionnaire as
major tool to collect data and information which were offered to Sudanese
secondary school students at Khartoum locality. An interview was also used as a
second tool of study to collect relevant information from English language experts
at Sudanese secondary schools. The Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS)
was used to analyze the collected data. It was also explored whether there is any
significant difference in the students’ attitudes towards English language based on
their demographic profiles i.e., gender, and year of study. A total of 120
participants in the third study year took a questionnaire as a measuring instrument
at Khartoum locality. Regarding the three aspects of attitude i.e., cognitive,
behavioral, and emotional, the findings indicated that some participants have
shown negative attitudes and feelings towards learning English as a second
language. The interview was given to a total of 10 experts of English language at
secondary schools. On the demographic profile, there were statistically significant
attitudinal differences regarding gender but not year of study. Based on the study
findings, some recommendations are finally presented, in addition to some
suggestions for further studies.
