Md. Abdur Rashid, Muhammad Mushfiqur Rahman

Abstract: The paper focuses the sociocultural impact on learning of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Bangladeshi context. The aim of the study is to investigate whether this impact exists in primary level education in the country. The data were collected from six schools in Chittagong district through classroom observation and a structured questionnaire, and analyzed following mixed-method approach. The participants for the survey were 120 students randomly selected from Government primary schools located both in rural and urban areas. The findings reveal that the sociocultural contexts have a significant influence on English language learning, though learners follow the same curriculum, text materials, and almost the same medium of instruction. The significance of the study lies in identifying sociocultural barriers to the teaching and learning of English, which may be useful for the policymakers and EFL stakeholders – students, parents, and teachers.

Keywords: English language, learning,EFL, sociocultural, primary education, Bangladesh

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