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Hello:

English is present in Pakistanis’ lives in many ways. However, there has been very little research into Pakistanis’ experiences with English and their opinions about it. By filling in this questionnaire, you have the opportunity to share your views and experiences of the English language. This questionnaire is addressed to all Pakistanis. For an accurate general view, it is of utmost importance that you respond to this questionnaire whether you know English well or poorly. All responses are equally important.
 

Background: 

This survey is being carried out for the purposes of my Bachelors thesis in the field of English Linguistics in the University of Bonn in Germany. It aims at providing new information about the attitudes of the Pakistani society towards the increasing use of English in spoken language, particularly in Urdu. The survey results will be helpful in understanding the language situation in Pakistan.

Confidentiality:


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. The questionnaire will take you about 10 minutes to complete. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact by email at the email address specified below:

[email protected]

 

Remember, all your responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential!


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
What is your mother tongue? 
Choose all that apply.
 
Urdu
 
English
 
Punjabi
 
Other
 

 
 
 

      Have you grown up with more than one language? 

 
yes
 
no
 
Other
 
 
 
 

     What is/was the language of your basic education?
You can choose several options. 


 
 
English
 
Urdu
 
Other, what? 
 

 
 
 
Where do you use English the most?
Choose only one answer.
 
At school or in my studies
 
In my free time
 
At work
 
Elsewhere:
 
 
 
 
How do you evaluate your skills in English according to the options below? 

I speak English
 
Fluently
 
Fairly fluently
 
Moderately
 
With difficulty
 
Only a few words
 
Not at all

 
 
 
Occasionally both Urdu and English are used in the same conversation. What follows is an imaginary example of a conversation between a personnel manager (PM) and Arsal, a job hunter (A). 

A
:        Assalam-o-Allaikum
PM:     Wa-Alaikumsalam
A:        Miss, mujhe ek job chahiye.
PM:     Aap kis tarah ki job ki talaash me hain?
A:        Well, mujhe ek typist ki job chahiye.
PM:     Okay. So aapko full-time job ya part-time chahiye?
A:        Miss, I need a part-time job.
PM:     Have you had any experience?
A:        Jee. Meine 5 saal Sags Sports Ltd. me kaam kiya hai. Ye mera certificate hai application ke saath.
PM:     (Seeing it) Thik hai. Aap agle month ki pehli tareekh ko join kar sakte hain.
A:        Thanks a lot, Miss.
PM:     Welcome.

Do you think the conversation is comprehensible? 
 
 
Totally comprehensible
 
Fairly comprehensible
 
Not at all comprehensible

 
 
 
How do you think about such language?
 
Very positively
 
Fairly positively
 
Rather negatively
 
Very negatively
 
 
 
How often do you mix your mother tongue and English when speaking in the context of school/university/work?
 
Often
 
Occasionally
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 
 
What follows now is an imaginary example of conversation in a less formal context. it is a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Abbasi (Mr. / Mrs. A.) and their daughter Farah (F) at breakfast.

Mrs. A: Naashta ready hai! Tumhare abbu kahan hain?
F:          Abbu abhi aapni tie band rahe hain.
Mr. A:  (Sitting at the table) Aaj to table full hai different dishes aur fruit ke saath. Paratha, jam, cheese, bread,
butter, gosht, saalan aur fruit salad bhi. Kisi ki birthday hai kia?
Mrs. A: Nahi koi birthday party nahi hai. Aap kia bhul gaye hain ke aaj Saturday hai aur humne movie dekhne jaana hai?
Mr.A:   Oh haan! Mein toh almost bhul gaya tha.
F:         Par mujhe abhi bhuk nahi hai. Mein sirf ek glass juice, ek slice bread ki aur thora sa fruit salad lun ghi.
Mrs. A: Sirf itna?
F:          Ammi, mein dieting kar rahi hun na. Mujhe seriously thora weight lose karna hai. Movie ke baad mein sports k liye jaun ghi.
Mr. A:  As you wish, beta. Mein ab kaam par chalta hun. Agar bus miss hogayi to mein late hojaun gha.
F:          Okay, dad.
Mrs. A: (After Mr. Abbasi has left) Oho! Wo apna mobile phone ghar par hi bhul gaye hain!


Do you think the conversation is comprehensible?
 
Totally comprehensible
 
Fairly comprehensible
 
Not at all comprehensible