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UNVEILING LANGUAGE HURDLES EXPLORING ERRORS IN WRITTEN ENGLISH PARAGRAPHS BY SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LEARNERS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      Published : Jun 2023

Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners

Abstract

    This study examines error analysis in written English paragraphs by secondary school-level English learners. It focuses on 20 participants from Government Girls High School Sambrial, Sialkot, shedding light on their challenges. These learners from the English group navigate a linguistic landscape where English is not their primary mode of communication. Using Chanquoy's (2001) framework, the study categorizes errors in the learners' written paragraphs. It reveals challenges in spelling,capitalization, prepositions, verbs, and sentence structure, with the most common error being improper usage of English articles. The study offers tangible suggestions and recommendations to empower EFL instructors in addressing the hurdles faced by English language learners. It aims to unlock their potential for confident expression in English. This research invites the scholarly community to delve
    into language acquisition and error analysis. Addressing challenges faced by secondary school English learners, it aims to enhance education, empowering the new generation to thrive in an interconnected world.

    (1) Komal Akbar
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Atta
    Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Alia Awan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Akbar, K., Atta, A., & Awan, A. (2023). Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(II), 443-454. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Akbar, Komal, Aqsa Atta, and Alia Awan. 2023. "Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II): 443-454 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41

HARVARD

    HARVARD : AKBAR, K., ATTA, A. & AWAN, A. 2023. Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 443-454.

MHRA

    MHRA : Akbar, Komal, Aqsa Atta, and Alia Awan. 2023. "Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 443-454

MLA

    MLA : Akbar, Komal, Aqsa Atta, and Alia Awan. "Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 443-454 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Akbar, Komal, Atta, Aqsa, and Awan, Alia (2023), "Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II), 443-454

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Akbar, Komal, Aqsa Atta, and Alia Awan. "Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Secondary School English Learners." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 443-454. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41