ERROR ANALYSIS OF TENSES USAGE IN ENGLISH BY FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING MARATHI MEDIUM STUDENTS

Abstract

Proficiency in English is very essential for students of Engineering and other professional courses as it is the means of instruction in higher academics apart from basic academic and technical qualifications. The purpose of this study is to focus on the types of errors, causes of errors in using tenses made by First Year Engineering Marathi medium students and suggestions and recommendations to improve second language learning. The findings show that the reasons for these errors mostly derive from mother tongue hindrance, incorrect practice of English, lack of practice of it in our routine life and lack of adequate exposure and practice in the case of second language learning. The student’s mistakes have been pointed out. The study focuses on the problems that students generally face.