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I am profoundly grateful to everyone who contributed to the successful completion of this project. I am especially grateful to my Supervisor (Name), the Head of Department (Name), and the Lecturers in the Department of English / Igbo for their invaluable guidance and support. I also acknowledge the contributions of authors and scholars whose works on Influence of Mother Tongue in Learning of English Language Among Igbo Speaking Learners in Selected Secondary Schools provided essential insights. Special thanks go to my study area (and any funding organizations, if applicable) for their financial assistance. I am equally thankful to stakeholders, including mentors, teachers, and colleagues, for their encouragement and support. Finally, I deeply appreciate my family and friends for their patience and unwavering support throughout this journey. Your contributions have been instrumental in making this research a reality.
Introduction
1,1 Background to the Study
Language is the most distinctive human quality and attribute. Language is characterized by a set of vocal sounds which can be decoded. Language does not exist in a vacuum. It is always contextualized. There is a relationship between language and society. The importance of the relationship between language and society cannot be over-emphasized in the education of a child. Language is a guide to social reality. English language is one of the languages used in Nigeria. English language has become a valuable legacy of the british which has provided Nigerians with yet another means of expressing their culture. English Language is Nigeria’s official language. English language performs numerous functions in Nigeria. It serves as lingua franca. It is the language of instruction& language of constitution& language of nationalism & media and government education among others.
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