Investigating the Difficulties Encountered by Sudanese EFL Learners in Using English Conjunctions

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the difficulties encountered by Sudanese EFL Learners in using English conjunctions . The descriptive analytical method was adopted . The researcher used a test to collect the data .The sample of the study consisted of 40 students which were chosen randomly from Second Year Students at the Department of English College of Languages Sudan University of Science and Technology. The data collected was analyzed by using (SPSS ) statistical packages of social sciences. The most important findings of the study are the majority of EFL learners have difficulties in using conjunctions in terms of meaning and function. The EFL learners experienced great difficulty in using adversative conjunctions . The researcher also found out that EFL learners need intensive practice on writing skills to improve their performance in this exact area . At the end of the study , the researcher presented some recommendations . EFL learners' awareness of using conjunctions should be increased due to their importance in yielding well-organized text. Teachers must help the learners in using conjunctions in correct ways.