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The Effects Of Mother Tongue Interference In The Learning Of English Language
[SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KWARA STATE]
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CHAPTER 5
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter deals with discussion of findings, conclusion drawn from the study the implication of the findings, and recommendation for further study are also highlighted.
This study attempt to investigate the effect of mother tongue (MT) interference in the learning of English language in some selected secondary schools in Ilorin west local government of Kwara state
5.2 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
In view to the data analysis presented in chapter four and its interpretations, the following were the findings of the research work based on the research questions and questionnaire for the English teachers and students and students.
Under the phonological aspect, the following factors were observed as been deviant pronunciation of words, wrong placement of stress and because of the differences between the mother tongue phonetic inventories and those of the English language.
Nigerian speakers in English have problems in consonant phonemes
i.e. Hausa had problem with /P/ /F/ ‘pool’, ‘fool’. /θ/ /t/, /s/ as in ‘thin’, ‘sin’.
Yoruba /t∫/ /∫/ ‘chair’, ‘champion’ /v/ and /f/ are conflated safe and save.
Ibo /r/ (i)(r) ‘look’ ‘like’ /n/ /ng/ are ibo English problem, velar nasal occurs in syllable final position in English i.e. ‘sing’, ‘hand’ Ibos will put an epithetic (g). all these were identified in the students pronunciation.
From table 2 and table 3 over 60% of the students form SSS1 and SSS2 could not pronounced words correctly without interference of mother tongue (MT).
Qualified English teachers were inadequate in the four schools selected in Ilorin west local government Area of Kwara State. The percentage of English language teachers is 0.8% of the total population of teachers. The students in public schools hardly purchase English language textbooks which is the better w ay of learning the acts of reading, writing and speaking.
Teachers occasionally give exercises to students in all the four schools because of the population of the students to a teacher.
Constant practice will enhance pronunciation and improves the confidence level of speaking without mother tongue (MT).
Students and teachers hardly use English dictionary to teach and learn oral English since oral English has become a compulsory aspect in English language both in WAEC and NECO Examinations.
5.3 IMPLICATION OF STUDY
In view of these findings, the following measures are hereby recommended.
1. School authority should allot more time to the teaching of oral English because adequate time is one way to effective communication in language.
2. Motivation of students by teachers is necessary because it encourages the students to use receive pronunciation even when they are been made jest of by their fellow students. They should be made to understand that English is not just a subject to be passed during Examination but the ability to express one clearly.
3. English language is the basis of formal education. The inability to impart it on our students will be dangerous since other subjects are written in the language.
4. Our international repute will be at stake if the English language cannot be indicated; rather the mother tongue.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Abstract coming soon ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENNDIX IIQUESTIONNAIRE FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS1 Name:-2 Sex:-3 Qualifications:-4 Teaching Experience:-Please pick from any of the items below to answer questions 5-12.[I] strongly agree [2] Agree [3] Neutral [4] Disagree [5] strongly disagree5. Did language laboratory help students perform better in speaking skills?6. Does language laboratory motivate students in oral English or speaking skills?7. Did students get different benefits when using la ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The theme of this study aims at finding out the effects of mother tongue interference in the learning of English language in some selected secondary schools in Ilorin west local government of Kwara State. English is an international, global and a universal language. It is generally refers to as second language (English). It is the official and native language of Britain, Ireland, North America, Australia, and most of the British Col ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]The theorists of interference believe that acquisition of the first language usually affects performance in the subsequent language learnt. Bamgbose (1971) said most of the phonetic characteristics in the English of Nigerians can be traced back to the transfer features from their local languages. For example sound like voiced labiodentals /v/ and voiceless fricative /f/ that are present in English are absent in Yoruba which makes it difficult for Yoruba to acquire English sounds. Also lack ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREE3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY3.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter seeks to explain the method employed in this research. To achieve the objectives of this study, the outline of this chapter will include the following:• Research design• Area of study• Population of study• Sampling techniques• Research instrument• Method of data3.2 RESEARCH DESIGN A research design is a plan which specifies how data re ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]From table 4 above, the credits obtained in the external examination were used as yardstick for rating the correct teaching methods in the learning of English language. This is so because credit in English language is a requirement of gaining admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. From the table the performance of students in the selected schools were grossly low. This suggest that students were not monitored during English class lessons or the mother tongue actually interference to th ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX AREFERENCESAlabi V.A (1994) “English language in second language context†the English language in Nigeria. Oluseyi Press IbadanAladeyomi, S.A and Adetunde, A.K. 2007 Errors of segmental phonemes in the spoken English of Nigerian Television Newscasters. Journal of social sciences Vol.2, No.3. 302-306 Accessed at http://medwelljournals.com Adetugbo A. (1984) The English language in the Nigerian experience. University of Lagos inaugural lectures, Lagos university PressAyodele, ... Continue reading---
