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Molotja, Tsebe Wilfred
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Verbal Phrase Ellipsis in Xitsonga Language: A Linguistic Corpus-Based Approach Molotja, Tsebe Wilfred; Maswanganyi, Khazamula N.
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v10i1.50842

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In literature, some sentences often omit words for dramatic effect, to signify a trailing thought, or to create pauses; sometimes omitting words to create a conversational dialogue. This study investigates gapping in the Xitsonga language, a type of verbal ellipsis. Judgmental sampling was used to select sources. The research was qualitative and descriptive in nature. Data were collected using the corpus method and analysed through content analysis, following the assumptions of ellipsis theory. Humans and/or animals were never involved as participants. The results reveal that gapping occurs in the Xitsonga language, in which elements are elided from a sentence without affecting its meaning. Verbal phrase units that are omitted could be recovered elsewhere within texts. Linguistic elements omitted may be realized from the verbal phrases and/or conjunctive sentences. The verbal phrase elements omitted from their positions do not change the sentence's meaning. They could be recovered from somewhere within the text environment.
Investigating Challenges Experienced in listening and speaking Skills development in Rural High Schools in South Africa Nchabeleng, Bonolo Koruakae; Molotja, Tsebe Wilfred
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v10i2.58161

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Language plays a crucial role in everyday communication. The ability to listen and speak a language serves a very important role in one’s communication. The Constitution of South Africa (Act No.200 of 1993) has given official status to the 11 major languages (which were formerly granted only to English and Afrikaans). Regardless, English has remained a major national language and a medium of instruction in schools and universities in South Africa. English has been labelled a nightmare because many learners in schools experience difficulties acquiring communicative competence in English, their second language. This study investigates the challenges encountered in developing listening and speaking skills in EFAL. The study adopted the qualitative case study design to investigate the above challenges. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and classroom observations. with learners and teachers. The study found that learners have limited English vocabulary. They also have difficulty pronouncing English words and cannot express themselves accurately in English as a second language because it is not their home language. Consequently, their proficiency in the language is low, which impinges on comprehension. The study recommends that teachers ensure they create a beneficial environment for learners to acquire communicative competence; more communicative-focused activities that are conducive to the development of listening and speaking skills should be designed.
Co-Authors Maswanganyi, Khazamula N. Nchabeleng, Bonolo Koruakae