ERIC Number: EJ1356128
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1916-4742
EISSN: EISSN-1916-4750
Use, Errors, and Self-Perceptions of Thai EFL Learners with Conditional Sentences
Suraprajit, Prathomwat
English Language Teaching, v15 n8 p23-33 2022
Conditional sentences are difficult for EFL students to understand because of their complexity in both form and function. By analyzing the performances and opinions among EFL learners, the pedagogical contribution may be beneficial for both EFL students and teachers. The use, errors, and perceptions of Thai EFL students regarding conditional sentences were explored in this study. Instruments of the study included a chapter test, writing assignments, and an online survey. Data were analyzied by means of Google Form and AntConc software. The results of the test revealed that the participants performed best on the zero conditional type, while the first conditionals were used the most in their writing. Findings of the error analysis revealed that some difficulties in the use of tense were widely occurring such as using present progressive instead of present simple tense on the if-clause for zero type. Following that, the participants believed that the second conditionals were the most difficult, while the zero conditionals were the easiest.
Descriptors: Language Usage, Error Patterns, Self Concept, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Sentences, Language Tests, Writing Assignments, Student Surveys, Writing Evaluation, Error Analysis (Language), Phrase Structure, Form Classes (Languages), Nonmajors, Undergraduate Students
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