The Importance of Interaction in the Language classroom in Kalakla Locality Secondary Schools

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the importance ol interaction activities in classroom language learning in some ol Secondary Schools in Kalakla locality in Khartoum state. ln this study, the researcher adopted a descriptive analytical method. He used three tools for collecting the data. The first tool was a questionnaire for (30) linglish language teachers selected randomly From different secondary schools in Kalakla locality. The second tool was a questionnaire tor (40) students from 6 secondary schools in Kalakla locality. 'l‘hc students have been learning English for (7) years, having /\rabic as medium ol instruction. The third tool was an observation ol‘ some linglish language teachers in Kalakla locality. Alter the analysis, the researcher came out with the following findings: 0 Interaction activities classroom is important to develop language learning. 0 Communication strategies arc necessary for language learning. 0 Teachers ot‘ English language should use suitable techniques for enhancing interaction in the classroom language learning. At the end of‘ the study, the researcher presented a number oi‘ recommendations include the following: linglish teachers should use activities and techniques related to classroom interaction. The teachers should use proper teclmiques, audio visual aids and sulificient materials that assist in language learning. Literature books should be part oi‘ English syllabus in secondary schools. Teachers of English should be given more training courses in English language teaching and learning. Class size should be reasonable in Basic and Secondary schools.