Teaching English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Grammar, the Basic Fundamental to Good Spoken and Written Forms of English.
| dc.contributor.author | Saliu, Kolawole | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ameen, Akeem | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T13:33:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T13:33:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
| dc.description.abstract | English remains one of the major features of colonialism in Nigeria. Its adoption as the national language is enshrouded and precipitated by the multilingual nature of the country where the need for a common language of communication arises. Despite its linguistic roles in the country, however, many deficiencies accompany its use. In order to overcome the hurdles bedeviling such deficiencies, grammar has been identified as the major aspect where the learners of English in Nigeria have very scanty knowledge of .This paper is therefore tailored towards arresting the problems of wrong use of English with specific emphasis on the teaching of grammar using Sheppard's eclectic method of teaching in a bid to achieving individual’s development with relevance o meeting intelligibility and conformity. The study finally reveals the effectiveness of using the eclectic method to teach grammar in order to equip and develop individuals to ensuring that leaners are more proficient and effective in the use of English. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Saliu, K., & Ameen, A. (2017). Teaching English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Grammar, the Basic Fundamental to Good Spoken and Written Forms of English. nternational Journal of Arts and Humanities, 3(1), 42-50. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7513 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Center for Global Research Development | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | International Journal of Arts and Humanities; 3(1) | |
| dc.title | Teaching English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Grammar, the Basic Fundamental to Good Spoken and Written Forms of English. | |
| dc.type | Article |