Investigating the Difficulties Encountered by Secondary School students in Using English Conjunctions in Written Texts

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the difficulties encountered by secondary school students in using English conjunctions in written text. The study adopts the descriptive analytical methods of research. The researcher used a test and questioner to collect the data. The sample of the study consisted of 30 students which were chosen randomly from second year’s students at Algabas Secondary Schools. The data was analyzed by using a computer program me known as (SPSS) Social Package for Statistical Sciences. The study findings revel that the majority of EFL learners face difficulties in using conjunction in terms of meaning and function. In addition to that EFL learners experienced great difficulty in using types of conjunctions. Beside The researcher also finds out that EFL learners need intensive practice in writing skills to improve their performance in this area. Based on these findings the researcher recommends that, Secondary school students must be taught English conjunctions in separate written texts. Secondary school English teachers should introduce students to different types of conjunctions with help of examples.