Tesis - Licenciatura en Pedagogía de los idiomas nacionales y extranjeros

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    “The acquisition of the third-person singular “s” in efl young learners.”
    (Ecuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Cabrera Arguello, Melanie Anahi; Sacatoro Toaquiza, Ana Elizabeth; Rosero Menéndez, Jorge Luis
    Mastering grammar rules is a fundamental aspect of teaching and learning English for clear and effective communication. However, some rules, such as the third person singular ‘s’ in the simple present tense are often difficult for learners to use or are overlooked in language teaching because it is seen as a seemingly simple structure. By focusing on this specific aspect of grammar, the main objective of this study was to establish the level of application of the third person singular "-s" in young EFL students at the Cotopaxi International Educational Unit. The research employed a mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative) approach, specifically utilizing a descriptive type of method to evaluate the accuracy of the third-person singular "-s" morpheme in both written and oral productions among twenty seventh-grade students aged 11-12 years. Data collection was conducted through forms specifically designed to assess both written and oral expressions, complemented by an interview guide for teachers to identify the underlying causes of errors. Results revealed that students demonstrated a low level in correctly applying the "-s" morpheme in written work, often resulting in incorrect sentences. In oral work, students generally used the "-s" morpheme correctly in affirmative descriptions demonstrating a high level of application of this grammatical rule; furthermore, teacher interviews provided valuable insights, indicating that students challenges with the "-s" morpheme were primarily attributed to negative interference from their native language, they also pointed out that insufficient practice and overgeneralizations of grammatical rule significantly contributed to the errors observed.