TOWARDS ERADICATING COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH

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2015-12-19

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Department Of English, Nasarawa State University Keffi

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This paper examines the necessity of proper English language learning as it has great impact on both educational and communication needs of Nigeria. It also focuses on the common errors in the usage of English within the purview of our Universities, colleges of Education, polytechnics and other higher institutions; side by side these concerns are projections of roadmap to eradicating these common errors by students and other users of English. The basic areas of oral and written English will be the instruments for analysis: and the writer concentrated on interactions with students and colleagues of Nasarawa State University, keffi and other Higher Institutions, from speeches and written tasks of students as well as data sourced from literacy materials.

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Ashipu, K.B.C (2003) Use of English for Nigerian Tertiary h isti tut ions. _C a I a bar: FANNUP Books Limited Bamgbose, Ayo. (1971) “The English Language in Nigeria” in Edit John Spenser (ed.)The English Language in West Africa. London:Longman Group Ltd. Carroll, J. (1977) “Characteristics of successful second Language Learners” in M. Burt et al (eds.) Viewpoints on English as a second Language. New York: regents Publishing Company; Inc. David,S. and Philip,D. (2009) English and Communicative Skills for Tertiary Institutions. Abuja:Roots Publishers. Fitikides, T.J (1963). Common Mistakes in English (Fifth.Ed) Essex: Longman Group Ltd

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https://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/3220

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