RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL

IMPACT OF SLANG LANGUAGE TO THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF

HUMSS STUDENTS OF RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL

A Thesis Presented
to the Faculty of the College of Education of
Rizal College of Taal

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for the Degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major in English

by:

CHRISTINE ANGELA N. DE VILLA

ANDREA O. ONDA
SHAMAINNE LUDWIG C. PADUA

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APPROVAL SHEET
The thesis/dissertation, entitled: “THE IMPACT OF SLANG LANGUAGE
TO THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF HUMSS STUDENTS OF RIZAL
COLLEGE OF TAAL”, prepared and submitted by CHRISTINE ANGELA N. DE
VILLA, ANDREA O. ONDA and SHAMAINNE LUDWIG C. PADUA, in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF SECONDARY
EDUCATION, major in ENGLISH has been examined and recommended for
acceptance and approval for Oral Presentation.

WELLA A. WILLIAMS, LPT

Research Adviser

Approved by the PANEL OF EXAMINERS on Oral Defense on June,

2023 with a grade of ___________.

NORMA P. BLANCO, Ed. D.

Chairman

LPT LPT

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, MAJOR IN ENGLISH.

NORMA P. BLANCO, Ed. D.

Dean, College of Education and
Graduate Studies and Rese

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ……………………………………… i

Approval Sheet ……………………………………… ii
Table of Contents ……………………………………… iii
List of Tables ……………………………………… v
List of Figures ……………………………………… vi
Abstract ……………………………………… vii

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ………………………………………………………. 1

Statement of the Problem ……………………………………… 5

Scope, Delimitation, and Limitation .. …………………………. 6
Significance of the Study ………………………………………. 6

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Conceptual Literature ……………………………..………………. 8
Relevance of the Related Literature to the Current Study ……. 8
Theoretical Framework …………………………………………… 19
Conceptual Framework ……………………………..……………. 20
Definition of Terms ……………………………………………….. 22

Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design ………………………………………………….. 24
Respondents of the Study ……………………………………….. 24
Research Locale ………………………………………………….. 25
Research Instruments Used …………………………………….. 26
Preparation and Validation of the Questionnaire …………. 26
Data Gathering Procedures ……………………………………… 26
Scoring of Responses ……………………………………………. 26
Statistical Treatment of Data……………………………..………. 27

Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA ………………………………….. 28

Chapter 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary ……………………………………………..…………….. 45
Findings ………………………………………...…………………... 46
Conclusion ……………………………………...…………………... 52
Recommendation………………………………………...…………. 53

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Bibliography ……………………………………………………….. 55

Appendices
Questionnaire ……………………………………….. 61
Letter of Request for Permission to Conduct Survey ………….. 69

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LIST OF TABLES

Title Page

1 Distribution of Respondents according to the Section 25

2 Distribution of Respondents in terms of Sex 28

3 Distribution of Respondents in terms of Sex 28

4 Effect of Slang Language on Students’ Communication Skills in 30

terms of Writing

5 Effect of Slang Language on Students’ Communication Skills in 33

terms of Speaking

6 Students' Attitudes Regarding the Effect of Slang Language to the 37

Students’ English Proficiency

7 Test Result on Significant Relationship between the Students 39

Attitudes Regarding the Impact of Slang Language and the Effect
of Slang Language on the Communication of the Students

LIST OF FIGURES

Title Page

1 Theoretical Framework 18

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2 Conceptual Framework 21

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to extend their sincere appreciations and

heartfelt gratitude to the following who open-handedly contributed in the making

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of this study. This paper would not have been made possible without their valued

assistance and encouragement.

First of all, to the Almighty God for giving them the strength, patience, and

determination in the completion of the study.

To their thesis adviser, Ms. Wella A. Williams, for her valuable

suggestions, untiring guidance and countless assistance which inspired diligent

researcher for the realization of the study.

To the Dean of Education, Dean Norma P. Blanco, for her dissection,

suggestions, and imparting knowledge and guidance throughout the process.

To the panelists for sharing their thoughts and recommendations to

improve this paper.

A special and wholehearted gratitude to respected parents for their moral

and financial support and understanding just to realize this study.

To their classmates and friends who in one way to shared their support.

Thank you to all of you! You are all part of this success.

C.A.N.D.V.

A.O.O.

S.L.C.P.

DEDICATION

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This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved parents, who have

been our source of inspiration and gave us strength when we thought of giving

up, who continually provide their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial

support.

To our brother, sister, relatives, mentor, friends and classmates who

shared their words of advice and encouragement to finish this study.

And lastly, we dedicated this book to the Almighty God, thank you for your

guidance, strength, power of mind, protection and skills and for giving us a

healthy life.

All of these, we offer to you.

C.A.N.D.V.

A.O.O.

S.L.C.P.

ABSTRACT

Title : THE IMPACT OF SLANG LANGUAGE TO THE

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF HUMSS
STUDENTS OF RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL

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No. of Pages :

Researcher : CHRISTINE ANGELA N. DE VILLA

ANDREA O. ONDA

SHAMAINNE LUDWIG C. PADUA

Adviser : WELLA A. WILLIAMS, LPT

School : RIZAL COLLEGE OF TAAL

School Year : 2022-2023

Degree : Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major : English

Summary

This study entitled “THE IMPACT OF SLANG LANGUAGE TO THE

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF HUMSS STUDENTS OF RIZAL COLLEGE OF

TAAL” mainly focused on investigating the impact of slang language to the

English proficiency of HUMSS students of Rizal College of Taal during the school

year 2022-2023. Majority of the respondents are female and were aged 17 years

old. The majority of students agreed that slang language can have both positive

and negative effects on their English proficiency, while also acknowledging its

positive role in creating good relationships with others who share the same slang

language. Results revealed a significant relationship between students' attitudes

towards the impact of slang language and its effect on their speaking

communication skills. To address this, an action plan was proposed to further

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enhance students' English proficiency, which may include language immersion

activities and regular assessments to monitor progress.