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Department of Applied Linguistics: Recent submissions

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A pragmatic analysis of Akan disclaimers

Donkoh, E. (University of Education, Winneba, 2025-07)

In Akan tradition, it is culturally unacceptable to make emphatic pronunciations without recourse to face. To prevent any miscommunication, interlocutors use disclaimers as linguistic strategies to avoid being held ...
Analysis of preemptive focus-on-form instruction in the esl classroom- A study in senior high schools in the Akatsi-South Municipality

Ador, P.M. (University of Education, Winneba., 2024-12)

This study examined preemptive focus-on-form (FoF) instruction in the ESL classroom using a qualitative research approach with a case study as the design. Preemptive FoF involves addressing potential linguistic difficulties ...
The use of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in the ESL classroom. A case study of Mpohor Senior High School.

Zutah, M. (University of Education, Winneba, 2024-02)

This study sought to examine how the English language teachers in Mpohor Senior High School use the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in their classrooms. The research approach was qualitative and the design ...
An analysis of grammatical errors in students writing. A case study of the 2nd year students of Nkaseim SHS.

Adarkwa, A. (University of Education, Winneba., 2023-11)

Grammar is an important language component to enhance students’ language proficiency. However, many students still make grammatical errors in writing their essays. This research examined the grammatical errors in the ...
Form-focused feedback in a ESL classroom. A study of senior high schools in the Talensi District.

Awuni, C. (University of Education, Winneba, 2024-06)

This study aimed to investigate the use of form-focused feedback (FFF) by Senior High School (SHS) English teachers in the Talensi District and how this benefits their students’ language acquisition. Specifically, this ...
Impoliteness in Gonja. A pragmatic analysis of radio stations in the Savannah Region.

Jaleel, A.A. (University of Education, Winneba., 2014-06)

This study examined the use of impolite language on radio stations in the Savannah Region. It aimed to investigate impoliteness strategies used in Gonja on radio stations in the Savannah Region, investigate the reasons why ...
ESL teachers’ communication in the classroom and its impact on the teaching and learning of English Language .The case of Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS.

Boakye-Yiadom, A. (University of Education, Winneba, 2023-12)

The study explores the ESL teachers’ communication in the classroom and its impact on the teaching and learning of English language. Using a population sample of 350 students and 15 teachers from Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior ...
Children’s literature as English as a second language material for young learners in the Akuapem-North Municipality.

Animah, J.A. (University of Education, Winneba., 2024-09)

The study examined children‘s literature as a material in the ESL classroom of young learners. The study adopted Coyle‘s 4C‘s as the framework where the interrelation between content, communication, cognition, and culture ...
Teaching English Grammar in the ESL classroom the case of the Senior High Schools in the Sisaala East Municipality.

Basuo, M. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

The study examined teaching grammar in the ESL classroom in the senior high schools in the Sisaala East Municipality. The rationale for this study considered the vital role grammar plays in language instruction and ...
Speech act of greetings in Gonja

Alhassan, I. (University of Education Winneba, 2024)

Greeting forms are considered as socio-cultural methods developed by humans to exchange pleasantries and good wishes with the view of advancing friendship, recognition, and solidarity in a particular speech community. ...
Patterns of classroom interaction in an English language lesson a case study in the Denkyembour District

Offeibea, V. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

This study aimed at investigating the patterns used in classroom interaction as well as how the patterns enhance teaching and learning in English language lessons in senior high schools in the Denkyembour District. ...
ESL Students’ writing skills an analysis of authorial stance in the argumentative essays of Senior High School Students in Accra Metropolitan Area

Animbrika-Martins, E.J. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

In the composition of writing, writers reveal their thoughts through the use of authorial stance markers, which not only express their stance, but also help them build an interactive relationship with target readers. ...
Attitude of students towards the learning of ESL A Study of Senior High Schools in the Kwabre East Municipality

Terkpeh, D. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

As the urge to communicate grows, so does the significance placed on language, the most basic instrument for communication. Attitude towards learning the English language has raised so many concerns among teachers and ...
An analysis of form-focused instruction in the ESL classroom a case study of Ga West municipality.

Abaidoo, R. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

This study aimed at examining how Ghanaian high school English language teachers implement FFI in their teaching practice and as well as how it impacts on their students’ language acquisition. A qualitative textual ...
The use of Pidgin English among Students of Technical Vocational Institutes The case of four Institutes

Lamptey-Tetteh, M. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

This work explored the impact of excessive use of Pidgin English on the Standard English among students of four Technical and Vocational Institutes in the Volta Region of Ghana. Two theories, that is, Thorndike’s ...
The Teaching of Tense and Aspect in Senior High Schools (SHS) the case of Ghana Senior High School

Akwetey, P.A. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

This study was to assess the Teaching of Tense and Aspect in Senior High Schools focusing on Ghana Senior High School. The study investigated issues such as teachers making teaching and learning of tense and aspect ...
The impact of Mother Tongue on Second language learning and proficiency Akan speakers’ experience

Bangah, I.M. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

Language is a tool to convey one’s thoughts, feelings, and needs. Mother tongue is the language acquired by everyone at birth. A learner encounters mother tongue influence while learning or speaking a foreign language ...
Beliefs and classroom evaluation practices of Senior High School ESI Teachers and Students in Sunyani East Municipality

Gorden, F.N. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

Beliefs and classroom evaluation practices form an integral part of the teaching and learning process. It helps in determining teaching pedagogy and also provides feedback to students to enhance their understanding of ...
Examining summary writing among third year students of Assin North Senior High Technical School

Frimpong, R. (University of Education, Winneba., 2018-08)
Integrated approach in the EFL classrooms the practice in Guinea-Conakry

Naomou, E. (University of Education, Winneba., 2022-11)

Teaching English as a second or foreign language requires developing the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), in conjunctive manner to help learners to attain the language proficiency. Integrated skills ...

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