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Jin, Zhu-yun – TESL Talk, 1982
Explains three elements of English that are particularly difficult for Chinese students to learn: the use of articles, which has no equivalent in Chinese; expression of tense, for which there is no Chinese equivalent; and the concepts of time, locality, and direction inherent in English usage of prepositions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Chinese, English (Second Language), Form Classes (Languages), Interference (Language)
