MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING LAC HONG UNIVERSITY LE HUYNH LONG COMMON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN SPEAKING SKILLS OF EFL PRE-INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS AT LAC HONG UNIVERSITY MASTER GRADUATION PROJECT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAJOR: ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAJOR CODE: 8220201 INSTRUCTORS 1. PHAM HUU DUC 2. NGUYEN THI BICH HUONG DONG NAI, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ………………………………………………………1 ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………….2 THE RECOGNIZANCE FOR NON-PLAGIARISM……………………………3 INTRODUCTION Background to the study………………………………………………………….…4 Statement of the problem…………………………………………………………….6 Aims of the study……………………………………………………………………7 Research questions …………………………………………………………………7 Significance of the study ……………………………………………………………8 Organization of the study……………………………………………………………8 CHAPTER 1: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1 Definitions of speaking skills ………………………………………………….1 Definitions of errors and grammatical errors in English speaking skills…….1 Definition of errors……………………………………………………….2 Error and Mistake………………………………………………………….3 Definition of grammatical errors in English speaking skills………………16 1.2 Kinds of common grammatical errors in English speaking skills………….1 Subject-Verb agreement………………………………………………….2 Appropriate article usage………………………………………………….3 Verb-Tense inconsistency…………………………………………………20 1.2 Causes of grammatical errors in English speaking skills………………………23 1.32 CHAPTER 2: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2.40 CHAPTER 3: FINDINGS & DISCUSSION Research Question 1.1 Pre-test results….2 On-going test results….3 Post-test results….4 Lack of Exposure to English Outside the Classroom………………………….5 Inadequate Instructional Resources.6 Difficulty in Understanding English Grammar Rules.7 Lack of Practice Opportunities…………………………………………….50 Summary of the main findings ……………………………………….52 Suggestion for future research ……………………………………………………53 REFERENCES APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D APPENDIX E Acknowledgements I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the individuals and institutions whose support and contributions have been instrumental in the completion of this research. First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt thanks to both of my primary advisors, Assoc.
Pham Huu Duc and Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Huong, for the unwavering guidance, invaluable insights, and continuous encouragement throughout the entire research process. My advisors’expertise and commitment have significantly enriched the quality of this work. Special thanks are also due to Lac Hong University for providing access to state-of- the-art facilities and resources that played a crucial role in the execution of this research study.
To my friends and colleagues who provided unwavering support and engaging discussions, I extend my heartfelt appreciation. Your camaraderie made the research journey more enriching. In conclusion, this research stands as a testatment to the collective efforts of the aforementioned individuals and institutions. Their contributions have left an indelible mark on this work, and for that, I am truly grateful.
Le Huynh Long Dong Nai, July, 2024 1 Abstract This research study makes a substantial contribution to the field of EFL teaching and learning by tackling a critical issue in the language proficiency of pre-intermediate students majoring in English language at Lac Hong University. By pinpointing the most prevalent grammatical errors in speaking skills, the study offers educators a clear framework for providing targeted feedback and implementing effective corrective measures. Employing quantitative research methods enables a deeper understanding of students' attitudes towards their language learning experiences, thereby informing more strategic teaching approaches. The study identifies subject- verb agreement, tens misuse, word order, appropriate article usage and prepositions as the primary grammatical challenges among pre-intermediate EFL students, aligning with existing research findings.
This underscores the importance for instructors to prioritize these areas in their lessons and devise specific activities to address these persistent errors. Moreover, the study delves into the underlying reasons behind these grammatical inaccuracies in the speaking skills of EFL pre-intermediate students at Lac Hong University. Overall, this research study holds significant implications for identifying common grammatical errors in English speaking skills among EFL pre-intermediate students at Lac Hong University. It provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for both instructors and students to enhance their oral communication proficiency in English.
Keywords: speaking English skills, pre-intermediate EFL learners, Lac Hong University, speaking fluency. 2 THE RECOGNIZANCE FOR NON-PLAGIARISM I, Le Huynh Long, certify that the research paper titled “ The Common Grammatical Errors in Speaking Skills of EFL Pre-Intermediate Students at Lac Hong University ” is an original work conducted by me. This paper does not include any material that has been previously published or written by another individual, except where proper acknowledgment has been made. All sources of information and data utilized in this research have been accurately cited.
This paper has not been submitted for any other course, degree, or examination at any other institution.