An Exploration of the Key Differences between Written and Spoken Language through the Linguistic Evaluation

Abstract

In the evolving landscape of language communication, this research embarks on a systematic exploration of the fundamental disparities between written and spoken language, employing a linguistically driven analysis to illuminate the complex dynamics shaping these two distinct modes of human expression. The present study aims to examine the differences between written and spoken English language through the exploration of various linguistic aspects. This study follows a descriptive approach using a quantitative method to collect data. The questionnaire, as a data collection tool, presents the analysis of the proficiency of university students in English spoken and written language. The participants were from the universities in the city of Sulaymaniyah. The findings related to speaking competence of the study show a significant portion of students (39.7%) express concerns related to teacher evaluation, highlighting a notable divergence in confidence levels. Over 60% of students feel confident expressing themselves, showcasing eagerness to seize opportunities to speak English. Transitioning to English writing competence, half of the students express no fear about their writing being selected for class discussion, and 63.3% regularly engage in composing English compositions. The implications of these findings for language teaching and learning are discussed, and further research in this area is recommended.