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An Error Analysis of Reported Speech Made by Korean Students

Received: 3 March 2017     Accepted: 25 April 2017     Published: 6 July 2017
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Abstract

This paper focuses on some particular aspects of reported speech and analyses the common mistakes in using Reported Speech by Korean students. The authors aim to find out the common errors and then suggest some possible solutions to them. Error analysis has also provided insights about the second language acquisition process, which results in major changes in teaching practices. This leads to a greater understanding of the difficulties that Korean students, who aim to study English as a second language in learning English grammar.

Published in American Journal of Education and Information Technology (Volume 1, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajeit.20170101.13
Page(s) 15-21
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Keywords

Errors, Reported Speech, Direct & Indirect Speech, Students

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  • Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature, Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

  • Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature, Kim Il Sung University, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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