ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to investigate poor English pronunciation among secondary school students in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo state. Descriptive survey research was adopted for the study using a sample size of 200 students drawn from secondary schools in Akure South local government area of Ondo state. Data obtained from administered questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that dominance of mother tongue, inadequate teachers of English language, inadequate facilities and instructional media/materials, teachers’ attitude towards innovation and improper use of methods of teaching by teachers are the causes of poor pronunciation of English. Among other recommendations is that qualified English language teachers should always be employed to handle the subject in all the secondary schools of Ondo state.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms:
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Concept of Pronunciation
2.1.2 Teaching Pronunciation; A brief history
2.1.3 Mother Tongue Interference on English Language Pronunciation
2.1.4 Influence of Spelling on Pronunciation
2.1.5 Factors Affecting the Learning of Pronunciation
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.3 Empirical Review
CHAPTER THREE: Research Methodology
3.0 Introduction
3.1 The Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sampling and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Reliability of the Instrument
3.6 The pilot study
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection
3.8 Procedure for Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation and Analysis of Results
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Presentation of Respondents Demographic Information
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions
CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Discussion of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
Appendix
