AN ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARD LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE GRAMMAR AND USAGE: PERCEPTION AND SCALE DEVELOPMENT

The study examined students’ attitudes toward using the English language as a medium and an official in Nigerian Universities. employed descriptive analysis. Fifty questionnaires were served, 31 was returned, indicating their attitude towards learning Grammar communication medium. findings suggest that most of investigated students have been trained some syntax constructions since childhood without considering grammatical rules or structures. Thus, it used only universities environment, less grammar. In addition, result also shows Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, positive further demonstrated percentage who use grammar day-to-day interactions advantageous despite not being considerate enough. recommends future research involves many participants possible different ages from other regions country.