Enhancement of English Language Skills using Language Laboratory: An Analysis of its Psychological and Educational Attributes

Abstract

The present study investigates the influence of Attitude towards Learning English Language and Interest for Learning English Language on Enhancement of English Language Skills using Language Laboratory at the secondary level. An experimental research is carried out with a sample of 60 standard IX students and it consists of 30 Control and 30 experimental groups. The research tools used are Attitude towards Learning English Language (Adapted from Yulian et al. (2023) and modified by the investigators), Interest for Learning English Language (Adapted from Dian Nirmala Sari (2021) and modified by the investigators) and Linguistic Knowledge Assessment Scale developed by the investigators. The results of the statistical analyses show a significant correlation among Attitude towards Learning English Language, Interest for Learning English Language and Enhancement of English Language Skills using Language Laboratory at the secondary level. However, significant differences between pre-test and post-test are observed among standard IX students at the secondary level pertaining to their Attitude towards Learning English Language, Interest for Learning English Language and Enhancement of English Language Skills using Language Laboratory.