The ultimate goal of most second language learners is to attain a native level of speaking. They want to be indistinguishable from native speakers. However, for many learners, this dream has remained a dream and has not come true especially in the area of pronunciation as native speakers usually identify them as nonnative speakers because of their accent. A large number of second language learners believe that the main difficulty they encounter when speaking the second language is pronunciation and consider this difficulty as the main source for their communication problems. English occupies a high status among world international languages, as it has become the language of diplomacy, trade, communication, technology and business. Thus, learning English provides the person with an advantage as an active participant in today’s world, opening new horizons to a better future. English as an international language has been taught in almost all countries in the world. In Arab countries English is a foreign language which is a compulsory subject to be taught in all schools from lower secondary to upper secondary schools. Even in some elementary schools, English is offered as an elective subject. However, we have seen that the proficiency in English of secondary school graduates still creates disappointment among teachers themselves as well as parents. The unsatisfying quality of English in Arab countries of course is related to different variables. I have tried to shed light on one of these variables here. That is to say, the causes behind the errors committed in pronunciation and grammar in English language by the Arab learners. The importance of investigating pronunciation and grammar difficulties stems from the fact that, it stands as an obstacle in communication. However, it is necessary, in this research, to find out why the aforesaid learners face difficulty in the acquisition of the phonological system and grammatical structure of any non-native language.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY
- ERRORS IN PRONUNCIATION AND ITS CAUSES
- INSERTION OF /1/ N THE ONSET
- ERRORS IN GRAMMAR AND ITS CAUSES
- SOURCES OF DIFFICULTY
- Interference
- Stage of Development
- CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the phonological challenges faced by Arab learners of English as a foreign language, focusing on declusterization processes and their sources. It also explores the errors made in grammar from a psycholinguistic perspective. The study aims to identify, classify, and analyze errors of insertion in pronunciation, determine the sources of these errors, and suggest teaching procedures to overcome difficulties.
- Phonological differences between Arabic and English
- Declusterization processes in the English pronunciation of Arab learners
- Sources of errors in pronunciation and grammar
- Influence of the mother tongue (Arabic) on English learning
- Teaching strategies to improve pronunciation and grammar skills
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by outlining the objectives and methodology of the study. It then explores errors in pronunciation, specifically the insertion of a vowel in the onset and coda of syllables by Arab learners of English. The influence of the mother tongue is identified as a primary reason for these errors. The chapter on errors in grammar delves into the causes of grammatical errors, focusing on the role of interference and the stage of development in the acquisition of the English language. The study suggests a new approach to teaching and learning L2 syllable structure to address pronunciation difficulties.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include: Arab learners of English, phonological analysis, declusterization processes, mother tongue influence, pronunciation errors, grammar errors, psycholinguistic approach, teaching strategies, L2 syllable structure, interference, stage of development.
- Citation du texte
- Sulaiman Mohammed (Auteur), 2009, Difficulties of the English Language for Arabic People, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/385387
