Learning of English as Second Language in the Rural Areas of Odisha : A Special Reference to Kantapada Block of Cuttack District

This paper examines the basic problems of learning English as second language for the senior secondary high school learners in the rural areas of Odisha. A special reference has been given to Kantapada Block of Cuttack district in Odisha. Learning of English has become a great challenge for them in the overcrowded classroom. Mostly, they are incompetent in speaking skill of the target language. They feel uneasy to convey their message in English language. Even they don't show their willingness to communicate inside the classroom in English language. They always use Odia language in the speaking classroom. So this study has provided various techniques to improve their willingness to communicate in English language.