A Study to Analyze the Fossilized Spelling Errors in Compositions of Second Language Learners at Intermediate Level

IF 2.7 Q2 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

Journal of Policy Research in Tourism Leisure and Events Pub Date : 2023-09-30 DOI:10.61506/02.00105

Fatima Aslam Fatima Aslam, Noor Shafique Noor Shafique, Sadia Nasrullah Sadia Nasrullah

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The errors committed by second language learners in their compositions have been the focus of current studies of second language acquisition, as these errors anticipate the difficulties faced by them in second language learning. The focus of this paper is to display the common errors in ESL compositions by intermediate students and the reasons behind these errors. Data for this paper was gathered through the administration of a questionnaire followed by a self-written composition. The analysis of the data was based on the classification of errors according to different aspects like vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar syntax. Subsequently, the qualitative data was then quantified. The results reveal that errors are inevitable. Gaining insight into errors would therefore highlight the difficulty faced by learners in L2 learning. It is therefore proposed that the learners must have sufficient exposure and training in L2 to incorporate language rules and to minimize the possibility of errors in their compositions. This paper can also help the teachers to be more conscious of the most common errors committed by intermediate students and to help the students get over the concepts in English that are difficult and problematic for them by offering relevant activities and practice material. Keywords: Errors, Composition, Second Language Learners, Accuracy

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中级水平第二语言学习者作文中僵化拼写错误分析研究

二语学习者在作文中所犯的错误是当前二语习得研究的焦点，这些错误预示着二语学习者在二语学习中所面临的困难。本文的重点是展示中级学生在ESL作文中常见的错误及其产生的原因。本文的数据是通过问卷调查的管理收集的，随后是一篇自写的作文。对数据的分析是基于根据不同方面(如词汇、拼写、标点和语法语法)对错误进行分类。随后，对定性数据进行量化。结果表明，误差是不可避免的。因此，对错误的洞察将突出学习者在第二语言学习中面临的困难。因此，我们建议学习者必须有足够的二语接触和训练，以吸收语言规则，并尽量减少作文中错误的可能性。本文还可以通过提供相关的活动和练习材料，帮助教师更好地意识到中级学生最容易犯的错误，帮助学生克服英语中困难和有问题的概念。关键词:错误，作文，第二语言学习者，准确性

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Journal of Policy Research in Tourism Leisure and Events HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

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6.90

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期刊介绍： Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure & Events provides a unique forum for critical discussion of public policy debates relating to the fields of tourism, leisure and events. This encompasses the economic, social, cultural, political and environmental dimensions of official intervention. In addition to high quality theoretical and empirical papers, the journal publishes contributions examining the value of contrasting methodologies, or advocacy of novel methods. Inter- and multi-disciplinary submissions are particularly welcome. In order to foster debate and extend the scope of discussion, it publishes shorter carefully argued position statements on specific, topical interventions in the Contemporary Policy Debates section. In addition, the journal’s novel Dialogues section involves ‘point/counter-point’ debates between contributors on a range of policy-related or policy research-related topics. These may interrogate key concepts from different cultural, theoretical or spatial perspectives, or discuss potential responses to a range of practical challenges involved in undertaking policy-related research in the fields of tourism, leisure and events. With a swiftly growing academic reputation, the journal is ‘B’ rated by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC). It has received citations from a number of senior practitioners and influential bodies, including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).