Philippine E-Journals

Second Language Acquisition and Communicative Competence Among Grade 7 Learners

Rosalie Ursolino

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study deals with the use of teacher-made questionnaire for second language acquisition and communicative competence. It suggests to determine the learners’ perception in second language acquisition and communicative competence. In this quantitative research, the researchers utilized descriptive correlational method to know the students’ perception in second language acquisition and communicative competence. The researchers utilized teacher-made questionnaires that can be effective means of measuring variables, the respondents will answer the checklist into two parts (first, for second language acquisition, second, for communicative competence), both questionnaires consist of 10 indicators per variable, this is to determine if it has to do in both of the variables. In second language acquisition in terms of their motivation, attitude, aptitude, learning style and personality. the respondents are not yet fully developed when it comes to their capability in learning the language The perception of the respondents in terms of motivation and aptitude can be both an essential factors in developing their learning because when learners are motivated enough it will be easier for them to develop their capability. On the other hand, the self-perceived communicative competence of the respondents are able to apply strategies to learn the language over to create awareness about social rules. Each competence falls under moderation level.