The Effectiveness of Teaching Conjunctions on the Cohesion of EFL Students’ Writing: A Case Study at Nguyen Binh Khiem High School in Quang Nam Province
A well-crafted piece of writing is not only grammatically accurate but also cohesive and coherent. Conjunctions play a crucial role in ensuring text cohesion and should be emphasized in writing courses. This study examines how conjunctions contribute to cohesive and coherent writing and their effect on the written output of EFL students. Initially, 62 students’ attitudes toward learning and using conjunctions were evaluated through a questionnaire, which highlighted their awareness of the importance of conjunctions and their eagerness to learn. The main objective was to determine whether teaching conjunctions would improve students’ ability to write cohesive texts. Using a pre-and post-test design with 50 students from Nguyen Binh Khiem High School in Quang Nam Province, the research found that conjunction use improved, along with higher mean scores, following the instruction. The findings provide recommendations for teaching conjunctions and suggest further exploration of cohesion elements in language education.
Keywords: writing composition, conjunctions; EFL students
