A Study of Attitudes and Problems of Thai Students in
Learning English at Prince of
Songkla University, Pattani Campus in Thailand
The purpose of this study was to investigate attitudes and problem sinlearning Englishat Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand. This study focused on undergraduate students at PSU, Pattani Campus. A student questionnaire, structured interviews, and observation were used as research instruments. A sample of 35 undergraduate students, studying English as major their subjects, wereaskedtoanswer tothequestionnaireby showing their attitudes and the degree of seriousness of problems regarding learning English. Further, students were interviewed individually, and they were also observed while in the classroom, library, and in the campus. It was concluded that students had positive and constructive attitude towards learning English listening and speaking. But students felt that they should be taught using more practical methods which involve them practically in the
processof learning and that require more funding on applying those methods. The outcomes suggest that more attention should be given to the development of learning English. Students should be involved in class room teaching by increasing their participations and roles. Conducting of some programs such as quiz competitions, speech competition, live discussion on radio or local TV, and outdoor learning programs require more funding and support from administration.