• Isha Sharma
• Prof. R.P.Shukla

The present paper explores the dichotomous nature of English language teaching-learning and acquisition in the Indian context. From being lingua franca of the country to facing contending status with respect to its usage and need , the paper underscores how important the language is for the Indian milieu in the age of globalization. This paper also revisits some theories of second language learning and acquisition and how one’s attitude towards a foreign language can influence one’s proficiency in the language and how the bipolar attitude of Indians towards English have resulted in the abominable plight of English teaching and learning in India.

Second language acquisition, proficiency, language attitude, motivational orientations, bipolar attitude

"Attitudinal Factor in second language acquisition in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.2518-2525, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905U54.pdf

"Attitudinal Factor in second language acquisition in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp2518-2525, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905U54.pdf