ANALYSIS OF GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN SPOKEN ENGLISH OF EFL WIDYATAMA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Abstract
This article examines grammatical errors made by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at Widyatama University in their spoken English proficiency. The study utilizes error analysis to identify common types of errors, including article omission, subject-verb agreement, auxiliary verb omission, addition of verbs, and preposition addition/omission. The research aims to contribute to effective language instruction by providing insights into the challenges faced by EFL learners and developing targeted interventions to enhance their spoken English proficiency. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method, analyzing video recordings of oral tests conducted with 16 students. The errors are categorized based on the surface strategy taxonomy and analyzed using relevant theories on interlanguage and error analysis. By understanding these common errors, language instructors can focus on specific areas that require attention and improve the language acquisition process for EFL learners.
Keywords: English Learning, EFL, Speaking Skill, Error Analysis, Surface Strategy Taxonomy
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