ERIC Number: EJ650625
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Understanding the Transfer of Prepositions: Arabic to English.
Lakkis, Khadija; Malak, Mirna Abdel
Forum, v38 n3 Jul-Sep 2000
Examines the extent to which Arab students rely on their first language (L1) prepositional knowledge in acquiring an understanding of prepositional usage in English. Identifies areas in which negative and positive transfer occur in the use of prepositions in English. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, English (Second Language), Language Usage, Prepositions, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Transfer of Training, Uncommonly Taught Languages
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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