An Assessment of Phonological Difficulties Faced by The Students of English Language

Abstract

This study is designed to find out some Phonological Difficulties faced by the students of English
Language in Department of English Language College of Education and Legal Studies Nguru. The
objectives of the study and its significance were highlighted. Related literatures were reviewed to give
the researchers an insight into the work of others in the area of study. Works of Bulakarima (2001) and
Grema (2004) were reviewed. The data collected was analyzed using tabular method. Based on the
findings, it was discovered that Phonological difficulties affected the academic performances of
students. Also the table shows the different performances and the results of the sound productions of the
students. Last but not the least suggestions have been given at the end of this research which might help
to improve some of the problems that the students of English encounter.