Problems of Definiteness in the Written English of Arabic Speakers.

Willcott, Paul

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Publication Date: 1978-Oct

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Problems of Definiteness in the Written English of Arabic Speakers.

Willcott, Paul

English Language Teaching Journal, v33 n1 p67-73 Oct 1978

Types of errors Arabs make with definiteness are classified and the rate of occurrence of errors are counted. Sixteen three-hour college-level American history final examinations written by Arabic speakers were examined. (SW)

Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, Determiners (Languages), English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Interference (Language), Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Usage, Second Language Learning, Writing Skills, Written Language

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Language: English

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