Effective learning of the basics of second language: exposure of rural students to types of errors through listening skills
Dr. Devika
Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS, Pilani
Keywords: second language acquisition, rural students, basics of language, errors, listening
Abstract
Second language acquisition for rural students is not without challenges; related theories and proposed solutions work partially unless the students are exposed to the specific problem areas where they understand, grasp and use L2 for communicative expression in daily life. Exquisiteness of language always begins with the basics which remain the main problem areas; the knowledge about the problem areas with specific focus helps the students to know and work for these challenges. For a second language learner, errors related to the basics of the language seem prominent enough to seek their immediate attention. The learners can make out the gap but need special exposure to specific errors to learn the language and communicate with ease and confidence.Even while listening, the students seem to be keenly observant. Hence, the paper focuses on the awareness about the types andfrequencies of the errors committed and how theknowledge about the basics of languagecan be acquired through listening.
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