INSIGHTS INTO PEER SUPPORT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING:  EFL STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES

Chu Thế Lê Hoàng; Trần Quốc Thao

doi:10.34238/tnu-jst.11683

INSIGHTS INTO PEER SUPPORT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: EFL STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES

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Received: 12/12/24 Revised: 04/03/25 Published: 04/03/25

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1. Chu The Le Hoang , Ho Chi Minh City University of Law
2. Tran Quoc Thao, Ho Chi Minh City Open University

Abstract

The objective of this qualitative research is to investigate the intricate role that peer support plays in enhancing the outcomes of English language acquisition. The study conducts in-depth interviews with six students to EFL students' perspectives of peer support in English language learning. The findings suggest that emotional support is a factor in the establishment of a constructive learning environment, which in turn enhances both motivation and resilience. Tutoring and other forms of collaborative learning are two examples of academic assistance that significantly improve students' capacity to grasp and retain the material they are studying. It is also possible that the offer of mentoring from peers may support the development of essential skills such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking to a greater extent. After completing the study, the researchers concluded that peer support is a highly valuable resource for language learners. This is because peer support provides a multitude of benefits that go beyond the realm of academic achievement.

Keywords

Peer support; Student achievement; English language; Interaction; English learners

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