“WHAT ARE THE GRAMMATICAL POINTS STUDENTS NEED TO DEVELOP?”: NEED ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH-MAJORED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

  • Nguyen Hong Nam Phuong University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang
  • Nguyen Thi Huynh Loc University of Foreign Language Studies – The University of Danang
Keywords: English grammar, L2 learners, needs, difficulties, wants

Abstract

The importance of grammar in L2 learners’ development of language skills has anchored for the necessity of teaching grammar to learners of English. However, it is observed that there has been insufficient formal data relevant to the needs of L2 learners for learning grammar, particularly in the context of Vietnam. These two mentioned reasons motivate this current study into the needs of students at a university in Vietnam for learning English grammar with a hope to help teachers and curriculum designers make more informed decisions on their teaching methods and the content of the grammar course, respectively. In the study, students had difficulties with certain English grammatical points such as Linking words and phrases, Tenses to describe events in the past, Articles, determiners and pronouns. Students also expected their grammar lessons to be more interactive with writing and speaking practice included, while formal explanations of grammatical structures be maintained.

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Published
2023-04-30
Issue
Vol. 39 No. 2 (2023)
Section
RESEARCH