Background of the Study: English can be said to be the most widely spoken language in the world, and has become the official language of some West African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. In these countries, English is a second language whi...

Background of the study: In Nigeria, English is considered a second language by most people. Because Nigerians already had their first language, also known as their Mother Tongue (L1), before the introduction of the alien language known as "English" into the nation, it...

Abstract: This study advances research on using language in electronic communication. It intended to analyze texting on WhatsApp in terms of linguistic and paralinguistic characteristics, the identity of undergraduates, and uses of emojis. Adopti...

Background of the study: The term Pidgin English or Nigeria Pidgin otherwise known as Brokin English is a term used to denote an English based pidgin; a marginal language used among Nigerians to facilitate communication needs in certain interaction contexts. Like any ot...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: One sociolinguistic implication of the diffusion of English language - an amalgam of the three paltry languages of the J...

Background of the Study

English can be said to be the most widely spoken language in the world, and has become the official language of some West African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. In these countries, English is a second lan...

Abstract

This research intentionally investigated the literary works of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‟s Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah and Akachi Adimora- Ezeigbo‟s Roses and Bullets and Trafficked to reveal their accomodationist styles. Over the years, researchers who engaged in the st...

ABSTRACT

This study was on effect of drama and rote-learning teaching methods on language development among nursery school children in Potiskum Metropolis, Yobe State. The study was guided by four specific objectives, four research questions and four null hypotheses. This study was deli...

An examination of the influence of bilingual education on phonological systems in Hausa

Background of the study
Bilingual education in Hausa communities has emerged as a critical area of study as educators striv...

An investigation of the adaptation of foreign phonological patterns in Nigerian English among urban youths

Background of the study
Urban youths in Nigeria are increasingly exposed to a myriad of linguistic influ...

The impact of intergenerational transmission on phonological continuity in Yoruba in Osun State

Background of the study
Intergenerational transmission is a vital process for the preservation and evolution of lan...

The effect of traditional storytelling on phonological patterns in Igbo language in Onitsha

Background of the study
Traditional storytelling has long been a cornerstone of cultural expression in Igbo communities...

An evaluation of phonological integration in multilingual settings among Nigerian elites in Abuja

Background of the study
In Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, multilingualism is a defining characteristic of the ur...

An assessment of tone sandhi phenomena in indigenous Nigerian languages among the Edo

Background of the study
Tone sandhi, the alteration of tone in specific linguistic contexts, is a significant phonological ph...

An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin

Background of the study
Social media has transformed communication practices worldwide, and Nigerian Pidgin is no exception...

An examination of the role of prosody in shaping phonological structures in Yoruba language

Background of the study
Prosody, the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, is fundamental in shaping the phonologic...

The impact of urbanization on the phonological systems of Nigerian indigenous languages

Background of the study
Urbanization is reshaping societies across Nigeria, with significant consequences for indigenous la...

The effect of formal language instruction on phonological competence in Nigerian secondary schools

Background of the study
Formal language instruction in Nigerian secondary schools plays a critical role in shapi...

An evaluation of stress assignment patterns in Nigerian Pidgin among market traders in Lagos

Background of the study
Stress assignment, a fundamental aspect of phonology, plays a vital role in shaping the intell...

An assessment of the phonological implications of language borrowing in Igbo communities

Background of the study
Language borrowing is a pervasive phenomenon in Igbo communities, where historical and contemporar...

An appraisal of the role of radio in maintaining phonological standards in Nigerian English

Background of the study
Radio has long served as a crucial medium for the dissemination of language and culture, partic...

An examination of the influence of age on phonological variation in Hausa language in Sokoto

Background of the study
Age is a critical factor influencing linguistic variation, and this study examines its impact...

An investigation of the correlation between phonological awareness and reading skills in Nigerian primary schools

Background of the study
Phonological awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate soun...

The impact of digital communication on the evolution of phonological systems among Nigerian youth

Background of the study
Digital communication has revolutionized how language is used and transmitted, especially...

The impact of language contact on morphological structures among Yoruba and English speakers in Lagos

Background of the study
In Lagos, a major urban melting pot, extensive language contact occurs between Yoruba...

The effect of bilingualism on morphological processes in Hausa language in Kaduna

Background of the study
Bilingualism, prevalent in Kaduna, profoundly affects the morphological processes of the Hausa language....