Using local Beja language in English as a foreign language EFL writing achievement of primary stage pupils with learning disabilities at Halayeb city in Egypt

Abstract EN

The current study investigated the effect of using the local Beja language in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing achievement of primary stage pupils with learning disabilities at Halayeb city in Egypt.

The study followed the one-group pre-test – post-test quasi-experimental design research design was adopted.

Participants of the study were (8) eight pupils.

They were chosen from Mohammed Fareed School at Abu-Ramad village in Halayeb city, Red sea governorate.

The instruments of the study included a Program that utilizing the local Beja language, pre-post EFL achievement test including (writing achievement), English Language Skills checklist, Quick Neurological Screening Test (QNS)T-test by Sterling et al and IQ test by Wechsler or Slosson.

Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to collect and analyze data statically.

Results of the study showed that there was an improvement in participants' writing achievement at level (0.5) by using the local Beja language.

In the light of the finding, recommendations and suggestions for further research were drawn.