SOCIAL DIALECTS AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: A STUDY OF PRIMARY LEVEL ESL LEARNERS

Abstract

The study investigates how social dialects affect second language acquisition in primary level ESL learners. The research examines teachers’ perceptions of how social dialects affect English language learning in the classroom. A quantitative research design was employed and data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed using frequency tables and graphical representations to identify trends and patterns. The findings indicate that social dialects have a significant impact on learners’ progress and class participation. It has also been concluded that learners’ social and linguistic background influence their confidence and overall performance. The study suggests the need for greater awareness of social dialect variation in primary ESL classrooms and recommends adopting inclusive and dialect sensitive teaching strategies to enhance effective second language acquisition.