English Grammar Proficiency of Fourth-Year Students in the Public Secondary
Chapter I
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
Language is very important to man’s life. Without this, it would be impossible for men to live economically, academically, and socially. English is basically man’s tool for learning and communication. Academically, he needs English as an instrument to learn new knowledge from different subjects, to pass the entrance examination in college and to pass the board and licensure examination. Economically, he needs English to run business and to transact with possible investors. Social transactions and social gathering will be impossible if not for the use of English in communication which only proves that English is a social phenomenon. And more importantly, English proficiency is the quickest way to get a good job.
Language is a means by which man develops himself and helps other develop them. Therefore, the fulfilment of man’s aims and aspirations as an individual and of his role on his immediate and wider community depends greatly upon his ability to communicate.
English is considered as the dominant international language in the present times. Different countries in the world have been including English in their education because of its relevance and importance. This is an evidence that
English language really plays a vital role in our daily living not only here in our country, but also of the entire whole world.
English proficiency among Filipinos became a distinct advantage of the Philippines over other Asian counterparts. It plays an important role among Filipinos. Its wide use in classroom, business, politics, government, as well as employment led to recognition. In terms of education, as years passed, the Filipino quality of English was observed to decline and deteriorate. Problems started to arise. Educators were alarmed by the continuous failure of bar and licensure examiners. The poor command of English was said to be the reason behind.
Many factors could be cited for this deterioration
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
Language is very important to man’s life. Without this, it would be impossible for men to live economically, academically, and socially. English is basically man’s tool for learning and communication. Academically, he needs English as an instrument to learn new knowledge from different subjects, to pass the entrance examination in college and to pass the board and licensure examination. Economically, he needs English to run business and to transact with possible investors. Social transactions and social gathering will be impossible if not for the use of English in communication which only proves that English is a social phenomenon. And more importantly, English proficiency is the quickest way to get a good job.
Language is a means by which man develops himself and helps other develop them. Therefore, the fulfilment of man’s aims and aspirations as an individual and of his role on his immediate and wider community depends greatly upon his ability to communicate.
English is considered as the dominant international language in the present times. Different countries in the world have been including English in their education because of its relevance and importance. This is an evidence that
English language really plays a vital role in our daily living not only here in our country, but also of the entire whole world.
English proficiency among Filipinos became a distinct advantage of the Philippines over other Asian counterparts. It plays an important role among Filipinos. Its wide use in classroom, business, politics, government, as well as employment led to recognition. In terms of education, as years passed, the Filipino quality of English was observed to decline and deteriorate. Problems started to arise. Educators were alarmed by the continuous failure of bar and licensure examiners. The poor command of English was said to be the reason behind.
Many factors could be cited for this deterioration
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