An Exploratory Study on the Difficulties Faced by First-Generation Learners in Writing Skills

Abstract

Language is a complex process, especially its written mode. To write better, one must be well acquainted with vocabulary and contextual expressions. The difficulties faced by the first generation learners of English in India are numerous because exposure is a bigger issue. The remedies for their difficulties are elaborately discussed in this paper. The aim is to throw light on the obstacles of the first generation learners at the tertiary level who had studied English as the second language or as a medium of instruction at the school level. Eighty such participants were selected using random sampling technique and a semistructured interview was conducted. A mixed-method approach was used and a questionnaire was administered. The present study identifies difficulties in writing skills faced by first generation learners. And also, this paper focuses on the impact of difficulties in writing skills on them. Additionally, remedial measures to enhance writing skills are also discussed.