Sr. Flordeliza Deza, SPC - St. Paul University Manila

Sr. Flordeliza Deza, SPC - St. Paul University Manila Sr. Flordeliza Deza, SPC - St. Paul University Manila

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Still another felt not being understood enough by the receiving country, and noted, “People in charge should take into account the background of the students, at least knowing where the country is.” Overall, their sense of displacement, having been more oriented towards visiting a more English-speaking country, led to a sense of disorientation. Furthermore, not having bonded prior to their arrival in the Philippines, hostilities among Chilean students got in the way of a real community spirit among them, later hindering a more desirable relationship with Filipinos, despite less than positive learning conditions. This aspect of orientation, then, seems to be more negative than positive.

Instrumental orientation or practical reasons for learning the language without implying any interest in getting closer socially to the language community. This, too, is closely connected to motivation in that their motivation to learn English is attached to a clear purpose, primarily, for the immediate goal of self-improvement, and secondly, for professional development. The strong motivation to learn English in the US may be considered fueled by having been previously oriented to teach in English, if not teach English.

Instrumental orientation or practical reasons for<br />

learning the language without implying any interest<br />

in getting closer socially to the language community.<br />

This, too, is closely connected to motivation in that<br />

their motivation to learn English is attached to a<br />

clear purpose, primarily, for the immediate goal of<br />

self-improvement, and secondly, for professional<br />

development. The strong motivation to learn English<br />

in the US may be considered fueled by having been<br />

previously oriented to teach in English, if not teach<br />

English.

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