Investigating the Challenges of Understanding and Using English Phrasal Verbs by Foreign Language Learners
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Phrasal verbs challenges, phrasal verbs, Foreign LanguageAbstract
The researcher conducted this study to explore the challenges EFL(English as a foreign language) students encounter at universities when utilizing and comprehending phrasal verbs. The data were collected by using a test. The data were then analyzed using the statistical program (Excel). According to the conclusion, EFL university students have trouble using and comprehending phrasal verbs. The researcher makes some suggestions to help reduce these challenges.
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