Determining the influence of Students’ English proficiency level(s) on participating in extracurricular activities

Abstract

English language plays a key role in many anglophone countries including South Africa. It is regarded as a global language that facilitates mass communication. The level of proficiency in the English language determines students’ academic and career success. However, it is noticeable that most of the students’ English proficiency is unsatisfactory. The proficiency limitations are more discernible when the students are given a chance to express themselves. Ergo, the need to be proficient in the English language is a prerequisite. As a vast of literature indicate that most of the students are rated below the requirements of the English proficiency and this result in linguistic performance barriers which later inhibits academic and career success. Thus, this study intends to divulge the influence of students’ English proficiency level in relation to participating in extracurricular activities. A qualitative descriptive design will undergird the study. The purposively sampled participants will give their reflections based on the interview questions and data will be analysed through thematic content analysis. Thereafter, the recommendations will be suggested based on the findings.