Investigating the Difficulties Encountered by EFL Learners in Using Derivational Morphemes

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the difficulties encountered by EFL learners in using derivational morphemes. In order to find out,, the researcher adopted the descriptive, methods. The total number of the students who participated in the test is fifty students. They are 3rd year students of Sudan University of Science and Technology, College of Languages, the academic year 2018. To collect the data needed the researcher designed a test. After the test was marked by the researcher and analyzed statistic using Excel, programme. The final findings revealed that: The third year students have serious difficulties in using derivational morphemes. Based on the final findings, the researcher recommends that: and advise students do many class activities and exercises about derivational morphemes. Teachers should intensify the course of such morphemes and be giving extra examples concerning these morphemes.