The Scenario of Learning English among Rural Students in Bangladesh: A Study on Students of Kumarkhali, Kushtia

Abstract

English is an international language. It has been in use in Bangladesh for nearly 200 years. This research aims to investigate the scenario of students learning English in rural areas of Kumarkhali, Kushtia, in Bangladesh. This research also discusses Kuamrkhali Upozila and Kushtia District, as well as educational institutions in Kushtia. As a research method, this study has been conducted by putting together both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data was collected by Google Forms, and secondary data was formulated from the census, articles, books, and so on. A mix of both quantitative and qualitative methods was used in this study. The research sample size is 150. The findings show that most of the students can't access an English tutor. Large students agree that schools don’t provide additional resources for learning English (e.g., books, audio-visual aids). They also ensure that sometimes teachers use English in the classroom. Due to these challenges, students are unable to achieve good results. This research reveals that out of 150 students, only 10 achieved a score above 80% in English. As a recommendation, this research provides solutions to address the identified problems effectively.