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The Language of Second-Language Learners: The Broader Issues
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Corder, S. Pit – Modern Language Journal, 1975
This article discusses the importance of understanding the language learning process for more effective teaching. Language learning is seen as no different from other cognitive processes, and is considered a creative activity. Variables that determine the nature of language learning are discussed. (CLK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Error Patterns, Interlanguage
Identifying Spanish Interference in the Speech of Learners of Portuguese
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Azevedo, Milton M. – Modern Language Journal, 1978
Spanish-speaking learners of Portuguese often transfer features of Spanish language to Portuguese. Learner errors, including those caused by Spanish interference, are analyzed by contrasting Portuguese and Spanish grammar. (SW)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Grammar, Interference (Language)