INFLUENCE OF MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE IN LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE

THEOPHILUS, OLUEBUBE PAULINE (2025) INFLUENCE OF MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE IN LEARNING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

This study examined the influence of mother tongue interference in learning of English language as a second language in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Three research questions guided the study. Research methodology for the study was a descriptive survey. The research included all 1419 public senior secondary school (SS1) English language pupils. However, the study's sample size consisted of 150 respondents. This study's tool was a structured questionnaire. Three professionals verified the tool. The obtained data was evaluated using the mean score and standard deviation. The results showed that interference from the mother tongue affects secondary school pupils' written and spoken English. Another study demonstrates that pupils' mother tongue impedes their ability to learn English and communicate effectively in the classroom. The following suggestions were put forth: There should be adequate provision of facilities such as libraries with enough textbooks and teaching aids. There should be regular orientation courses organized by the ministry of education and the Rational Teacher institute where experts could come and educate these teachers on current methods of teaching English Language. There should be adequate and well ventilated classrooms with equipment to accommodate every student in the class.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 04 Jun 2026 11:56
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2026 11:56
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5748

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