Developing Syntax-in-Setting Practices as the English Language in Use for Undergraduate Students at Thailand National Sports University Bangkok Campus

Abstract

           The objective of this research was to consider the consequences of utilizing syntax-in-setting practices in the English language being used and to examine undergraduate students' satisfaction with syntax-in-setting practices both in intriguing language learning and language being used at Thailand National Sports University Bangkok Campus. The pre-test and post-test of the English language in use test. The English language being used test was directed by the researcher to qualify learners’ knowledge of linguistic structure as far as the language being used.  The test contained questions according to the lesson studied. The findings showed the English language in use was significantly higher at a level of .05 after learning through syntax-in-setting practices.     In other words, the syntax-in-setting practices could effectively improve the learners’ English language use. The semi-structured interview was included to measure the satisfaction of the syntax-in-setting practices used in English language learning. The result of the interview revealed that the sample was satisfied with the use of syntax-in-setting practices for English language learning. Additionally, the instructor’s journal was a daily report that recorded the participation of learners in the activities. It included the overall conditions and the obstacles in the classroom.