DIFFICULTIES IN STUDYING WRITING OF ENGLISH-MAJORED SOPHOMORES AT A UNIVERSITY IN VIETNAM

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  • Wa Thai Nhu Phuong Tay Do University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i10.3962

Keywords:

difficulties in writing, writing skill, learning English writing

Abstract

Writing plays an important role in studying a foreign language, especially English. However, students have faced a lot of difficulties in learning English writing. This study aimed to find out and analyze the students’ difficulties in learning English writing skills. The participants of this research were fifty students who were English majored sophomores at Tay Do University. The instruments used in the present study were two questionnaires and an interview. The results showed that the students had seven difficulties in learning English writing such as difficulties with vocabulary, problems with grammar, problems with prior knowledge, troubles with organizing ideas, problems with allotted time, difficulties with teacher and difficulties with mother tongue. Among these difficulties, “allotted time” caused the most difficulty to the students. Generally, the results of this thesis stated that all of participants had difficulties in learning English writing, especially problem with allotted time.

 

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Author Biography

  • Wa Thai Nhu Phuong, Tay Do University, Vietnam
    My main research interest is to investigate the issues related to cross-linguistic influence (especially linguistic, cultural and conceptual transfer). My research interests also extend to L2 learner’s motivation, language learning strategies, individual differences (e.g. personality, attitude, autonomy) in L2 acquisition. Other areas of interest include error analysis, corrective feedback and learner self-assessment.

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2021-10-07

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Vol. 8 No. 10 (2021)

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