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Ross, Janet – TESOL Quarterly, 1976
It is asserted that many errors in a foreign language result not merely from inaccurately learned grammatical items or structures but also from failure to understand the meaning distinctions indicated in the grammar of the new language. Implications for language teaching are discussed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Error Patterns, Grammar, Interference (Language)
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Bell, Jill Sinclair – TESOL Quarterly, 1995
This paper explores ways in which the wholesale transfer of assumptions from first-language (L1) literacy can sometimes complicate the process of acquiring second-language (L2) literacy. Using methods of narrative inquiry, the article describes attempts to reach a better understanding of L2 literacy through an autobiographical study of Chinese…
Descriptors: Chinese, Feedback, Language Acquisition, Language Research
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Irujo, Suzanne – TESOL Quarterly, 1986
Describes an investigation into whether second language learners use knowledge of their first language to comprehend and produce idioms in the second language. Results showed identical idioms were the easiest to comprehend, similar idioms were comprehended almost as well, and different idioms were the most difficult to comprehend and produce.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Comprehension, English (Second Language)
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Mohan, Bernard A.; Au-Yeung Lo, Winnie – TESOL Quarterly, 1985
Discusses academic writing as it is learned by Chinese students of English as a second language (ESL), and critiques Kaplan's claim that ESL students writing expository prose in English will show organizational patterns different from those of native speakers. Developmental factors in second language learners' writing are discussed. (SED)
Descriptors: Chinese, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Expository Writing
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Carson, Joan Eisterhold; And Others – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Examination of the first language (Japanese or Chinese) and second-language reading and writing abilities of adult English-as-a-Second-Language learners indicated that literacy skills could transfer across the first and second languages, although the pattern of transfer varied for the subjects. Reading ability appeared to transfer more easily than…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Chinese, English (Second Language), Japanese