• Lucas Rotimi ADARAMODU

This study is based on the theoretical framework of Corder’s (1974) Error Analysis Theory. This study investigates the effect of L2 Yoruba L1 in Nigeria, Ekiti State as a case study from a sociolinguistic perspective. It analyses errors in the written and spoken English of secondary school students in Ekiti State, following Corder’s (1974). The study’s objective is to investigate the types of errors committed by the students, analyze them and offer suggestions on ways to improving their writing and spoken English. The study used a qualitative analysis to identify, describe and interpret samples of errors identified. The results of the study indicated that writing and speaking skills were the skills in which the students faced more problems.

language, sociolinguistics, second language, code-mixing and grammar

"How L1 Affects the Learning of L2 in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State: SS 3 Students, Ado Community Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, as a Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.1550-1562, March-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103199.pdf

"How L1 Affects the Learning of L2 in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State: SS 3 Students, Ado Community Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, as a Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no. pp1550-1562, March-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103199.pdf