A longitudinal study of learners’ writing errors in French

Several scholars have carried out investigations on writing errors in second language learning. However, longitudinal studies that focus the linguistic development general and lexical competence of anglophone learners French, particular, are still very scarce. An investigation this sort will give a concise scope French some factors responsible for found their writing. This study investigates Obafemi Awolowo University French. The subjects who participated were 14 beginner students. monitored from first year at all through end third study. essay exercise was administered academic 2015/2016. By university 2016/2017 2017/2018, same to set French-made frequent They made repeated ranging wrong spellings, determinants, prepositions, choice words, overgeneralization, analogy. thus suggested learning techniques, teaching methods, curriculum be regularly reviewed reflect needs learners.