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Language Contact and Lexical Change: A Case Study of English Borrowings in The Igala Language Ojochegbe, Ameh Timothy
Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jmi.v3i3.2258

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This study examines the phenomenon of lexical borrowing from English into the Igala languages and its contribution to enriching vocabulary.  Lexical borrowing is a linguistic phenomenon where one language adopts words from a donor language and incorporates them into the vocabulary of a receptor language. This usually occurs when speakers of one language encounter new concepts, technologies, or cultural elements from another language and import the corresponding words to express these concepts in their language.   The research aim is to investigate how Igala speakers incorporate English words into their daily interactions as borrowed words. The study is a quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis.  A total of 30 respondents who are native speakers of the language from Dekina Local Government were interviewed and examined for their language use through observations. The analysis reveals that Igala speakers predominantly use their language. However, English lexical items that do not have their equivalent in the language were adapted phonologically and morphologically and incorporated into the language to fill lexical gaps.
Integrating English Language Instruction Into Vocational Artisan Training: A Framework for Enhanced Professional Competence and Economic Empowerment in Nigeria Obera, Joy Aladi; Gunawan, Resky Nuralisa; Momoh, Muazu Adamu; Omachonu, Gowon Clement; Ojochegbe, Ameh Timothy
International Journal of Social Service and Research Vol. 5 No. 10 (2025): International Journal of Social Service and Research
Publisher : Ridwan Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/ijssr.v5i10.1332

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This research investigates the integration of English language instruction into Nigerian vocational artisan training programs to enhance communicative competence, professional performance, and economic inclusion among tradespeople. Grounded in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) theory and workplace literacy frameworks, the study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining structured surveys with semi-structured interviews. A total of 63 artisans across five trades—carpentry, tailoring, welding, automotive repair, and electrical installation—participated in the study conducted in Kogi State, Nigeria. Quantitative findings revealed critically low English proficiency levels, with only 12.4% of respondents demonstrating high proficiency in reading technical documents and 10.0% in writing estimates and invoices. Communication-related challenges occurred frequently in workplace contexts, with misunderstanding client requests (M = 3.31) and inability to interpret safety instructions (M = 3.25) emerging as the most prevalent issues. Qualitative data identified specific trade-based English needs, including reading technical manuals, writing job quotations, using digital marketing platforms, and understanding safety regulations. Based on these findings, the study proposes a Trade-Specific English Curriculum (TSEC) framework designed to integrate task-based language instruction with authentic workplace demands through five interconnected components: Needs Analysis, Task-Based Modules, Authentic Materials, Collaborative Learning, and Performance-Based Assessment. The study concludes that language integration within vocational programs represents both a pedagogical and economic imperative, with implications for workforce competitiveness, occupational safety, and formal economic participation. The proposed framework offers a replicable model for vocational education reform aligned with Nigeria’s sustainable development objectives.
Co-Authors Gunawan, Resky Nuralisa Momoh, Muazu Adamu Obera, Joy Aladi Omachonu, Gowon Clement