Challenges to Vernacular Learners (L1) in Acquisition of English Language (L2) at U.G. Level in Hyderabad Region
Majority of students in the Hyderabad region of India, are found to be in a perplexed state in an ESL Classroom at UG level. An attempt is made in this research paper to explore the extent of socio-cultural and vernaculars’ influence on learners in acquisition of reasonable knowledge and skills in English, a Second language (L2) of the select region. It also identifies the inherent problems and challenges confronted by the students of vernacular medium background. In addition, it also suggests some practical measures to be adopted at the target level of teaching-learning scenario in a systematic and workable manner. Keywords: Socio-cultural – Language acquisition-Vernacular influence