Students’ Attitudes towards Learning English Grammar: The Case of the English Department Students at the Faculty of Education/ Ajelat

Abstract

Learning grammar is a crucial component in effectively learning the target language. This research paper investigated students’ attitudes towards learning grammar. The research was conducted at the English Language Department of the Faculty of Education in Ajelat. The study involved 70 second-year EFL learners who participated in a questionnaire that included 16 items. Students were asked to rank the 16 statements on a Likert scale (1-4) from ‘strongly agree (1) to ‘strongly disagree (4). The quantitative results revealed that students have positive attitudes towards learning grammar, considering it an important aspect of learning the English language and enhancing their communicative abilities. Additionally, the findings indicated that explicit grammar instruction contributes to learners’ confidence, metalinguistic awareness, and overall engagement.