Teachers perceptions of the role of English Language Proficiency on Entrepreneurial Success
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This qualitative study explores the perceptions of 15 teachers from three universities in Multan, Pakistan, regarding the pivotal role of English language proficiency in entrepreneurial success. Through semi-structured interviews, five key themes emerged, shedding light on the multifaceted relationship between language proficiency and entrepreneurship. The study finds that English proficiency acts as a gateway to global opportunities, enhances communication and networking skills, provides access to a wealth of knowledge and resources, helps overcome language barriers, and serves as a confidence booster for aspiring entrepreneurs. These findings align with prior research and have practical implications for educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, emphasizing the critical importance of language proficiency in navigating the complexities of the global entrepreneurial landscape. Recognizing the transformative power of language, this study underscores the need for integrated language development programs within entrepreneurship education to equip future entrepreneurs for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Cheema, A. R., & Atta, A. (2014). Economic determinants of unemployment in Pakistan: Co-integration analysis. International journal of business and social science, 5(3).
Clarke, V., Braun, V., & Hayfield, N. (2015). Thematic analysis. Qualitative psychology: A practical guide to research methods, 3, 222-248.
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Fragoso, R., Rocha-Junior, W., & Xavier, A. (2020). Determinant factors of entrepreneurial intention among university students in Brazil and Portugal. Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 32(1), 33-57.
Gieure, C., del Mar Benavides-Espinosa, M., & Roig-Dobón, S. (2020). The entrepreneurial process: The link between intentions and behavior. Journal of Business Research, 112, 541-548.
Huang, X., & Liu, C. Y. (2019). Immigrant entrepreneurship and economic development: A local policy perspective. Journal of the American Planning Association, 85(4), 564-584.
Imtiaz, S., Arshad, A., Khan, Z., Ullah, M., Khan, M., & Jacquemod, J. (2020). Determinants of youth unemployment in Pakistan. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 10(5), 171.
Kassem, M., Ali, A., & Audi, M. (2019). Unemployment rate, population density and crime rate in Punjab (Pakistan): an empirical analysis. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 8(2), 92-104.
Li, W., & De Costa, P. I. (2021). Problematizing enterprise culture in global academic publishing: Linguistic entrepreneurship through the lens of two Chinese visiting scholars in a US university. Multilingua, 40(2), 225-250.
Löfsten, H., Klofsten, M., & Cadorin, E. (2020). Science Parks and talent attraction management: university students as a strategic resource for innovation and entrepreneurship. European Planning Studies, 28(12), 2465-2488.
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Ramzan, M. Javaid Z.K., Ali, A.A.,(2023).Perception of Students about Collaborative Strategies Employed by Teachers for Enhancing English Vocabulary and Learning Motivation. Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom.Volume No. 2, Issue No. 2.
Ramzan, M., Javaid, Z. K., & Fatima, M. (2023). Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI(II), 224-237
Ramzan, M., Bibi, R., & Khunsa, N. (2023). Unraveling the Link between Social Media Usage and Academic Achievement among ESL Learners: A Quantitative Analysis. Global. Educational Studies Review, VIII(II), 407-421. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).37
Ramzan et al. (2021) POLITICS AS RHETORIC: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SELECTEDPAKISTANI POLITICIANS' PRESS STATEMENTS, Humanities & Social Sciences ReviewsVol 9, No 3, 2021, pp 1063-1070.
Ramzan, M., Azmat, Z., Khan. M.A. & Nisa, Z. (2023) Subject-Verb Agreement Errors in ESL Students' Academic Writing: A Surface Taxonomy Approach, MARS Publishers, Linguistic Forum, Volume 5, Issue 2, 2023 Pages 16-21.
Ramzan, M., Oteir, I., Khan, M. A., Al-Otaibi, A., & Malik, S. (2023). English learning motivation of ESL learners from ethnic, gender, and cultural perspectives in sustainable development goals. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, 12(3), 195-212
Rao, P. S. (2019). The importance of speaking skills in English classrooms. Alford Council of International English & Literature Journal (ACIELJ), 2(2), 6-18.
Sari, F. M., & Wahyudin, A. Y. (2019). Undergraduate Students' Perceptions Toward Blended Learning through Instagram in English for Business Class. International Journal of Language Education, 3(1), 64-73.
Wulandari, M. (2019). Improving EFL learners' speaking proficiency through Instagram vlog. LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching, 22(1), 111-125.
Yang, Q., Chen, J., Yang, L., & Liu, Z. (2021). How to develop entrepreneurial talent more effectively? A comparison of different entrepreneurship educational methods. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 644113.