Strategic Intervention for Selected Deviant English Phrases at a Rural University

Professionalism in English phrases is an indispensable tool for the enhancement of fluency and accuracy in communication. However, English second language learners face redundancy challenges apropos an effective use of phrases. The research investigated strategic intervention for selected deviant En...

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Published inJET (Journal of English Teaching) Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 1 - 13
Main Author Nephawe, Farisani Thomas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Journal of English Teaching 10.02.2023
Subjects
Academic Language
Accuracy
Barriers
English (Second Language)
Foreign Countries
Intervention
Language Fluency
Language Proficiency
Language Tests
Language Usage
Phrase Structure
Professionalism
Rural Areas
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
Universities
Verbs
South Africa
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ISSN2087-9628
2622-4224
DOI10.33541/jet.v9i1.4227

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Summary:Professionalism in English phrases is an indispensable tool for the enhancement of fluency and accuracy in communication. However, English second language learners face redundancy challenges apropos an effective use of phrases. The research investigated strategic intervention for selected deviant English phrases at the University of Venda. A quantitative approach was adopted because data could be analysed mathematically and statistically. Using probability sampling, 35 Level Three English students registered in the 2022 academic year at this university were selected to participate in this research. Further, a convenience technique was employed to select the respondents who were readily approachable and had been studying English for more than twelve years. A pre-test study was conducted on the respondents who were not part of the target group to plan and modify the main research. After a treatment process was followed, the research revealed that respondents were incompetent in the use of English phrases. Nonetheless, post-test results established that respondents performed preternaturally after the utilisation of the 'language shadowing methods'. Frequent practice in the use of this technique, therefore, cannot be ignored if one wishes to improve not only the art of public oration but also the image of the person's academic literacy.
ISSN:2087-9628
2622-4224
DOI:10.33541/jet.v9i1.4227