Areas of contradiction and controversy over error analysis are discussed, and an interference error analysis project is described, giving a detailed definition of interference error. Several practical approaches to teaching out interference errors are outlined. (MSE)

Describes an experiment designed to determine which language errors interfere to the greatest degree with comprehension by native speakers of the language. For this purpose, an instructor prepared a list of most serious Spanish language errors which was submitted to native speakers for evaluation in terms of comprehension and acceptability. (MES)

Describes the problems Hindi students have with the indefinite article "a/an". They use one or the other dependent upon whether or not the following noun or adjective begins with an orthographic vowel, rather than a phonological one (producing "an European"). Suggestions for improvement using the students' native language are given. (PJM)

A revised approach to teaching French orthography should aim at error prevention and emphasize differences between teaching spelling in the native language and in French. An analysis of spelling errors in the third, fourth, and fifth years of French yields some suggestions for evaluation and error prevention. (IFS/WGA)

The "theme-rheme" division leads to certain problems for Germans learning English--e.g., the greater importance of intonation in English, or the freer word-order of German. Various types of errors are discussed (systemic, context, and rule); also pedagogical treatment of "theme-rheme," including precise definition of teaching goals, and…

This article explores the use of error analysis in foreign language instruction. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Two annotated bibliographies address different aspects of instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL). The first bibliography lists 80 articles and books published primarily between 1975 and 1985 on error treatment in ESL instruction. Citations are listed alphabetically by author, but two indexes are included. The first index divides…

Errors made by first and second year university students are grouped into categories and means for dealing with these errors are suggested. The article is divided into six parts. The introduction includes information about: (1) the linguistic background of the students and the university staff, (2) the educational system, (3) some language…

The use of error analysis in second language instruction is discussed. Error analysis is seen as an effective aid to second language remedial teaching if errors are treated as evidence of learners' strategies, and analyzed in terms of their significance. A rule-oriented analysis explains why errors are made and implies what ought to be done to…

Analyzes the physiological, acoustic, and auditory reasons for errors in the pronunciation of French nasal vowels by students, and suggests techniques for overcoming the difficulties identified. (AM)

Research on error analysis indicates that the learner develops an ordered system of language which is frequently erroneous, but which represents a transitional stage in his progress towards mastery. A brief analysis of some textbooks provides information about the selection and presentation of material to the learner. (SW)

Teachers of English as a second language can try to help students build up a listening fluency so they can detect their own errors in English when it "sounds wrong." One procedure for this is explained; it involves learning discriminations through hypothesis testing of contrasts and providing immediate feedback. (CHK)

Reaction of the target language speaker to the second language learner's errors may play an important role in developing awareness of norms of correctness. A model for corrective feedback has been developed. Its use helps isolate ambiguities, highlights features of corrective interaction effective in eliciting correct performance. (CHK)

Describes the system a writing teacher developed to keep track of student errors. (ARH)

Considers the correction of two kinds of error in the English-as-a-second-language classroom: errors of accuracy and errors of fluency. Describes the functions of feedback in conversation and suggests ways to develop feedback fluency in the classroom so that learners may develop this aspect of language use. (SED)