The impact of previously learned knowledge on newly has long been recognized and named as interference. Interference in language is the influence a any target language. Named transfer, this notion may render learning process harder for learners results fossilization some cases. Thus, researchers teachers should consider find ways to repair damages it might cause. In order provide field with stu...

Abstract To assess the presence of cross-linguistic influence, this study compared processing Dutch sentences by English–Dutch and German–Dutch bilingual monolingual children in a self-paced listening task. We combined insights from studies on child bilingualism adult second language acquisition. Sentence structures showing partial overlap between languages were investigated (long passives), as...

The purpose of the present study was to bring together the evidence on possible cross-linguistic transfer in word order from two different perspectives: a transfer as an apparent obstacle in second language acquisition, and a transfer as a cause of attrition of the native language. The relationship between the same two languages in a contact situation was investigated. Since the majority of stu...

this study explored the nature of transfer among bilingual vs. trilinguals with varying levels of competence in english and their previous languages. the hypotheses were tested in writing tasks designed for 75 high (n= 35) vs. intermediate (n=40) proficient efl learners with turkish, persian, english and persian, english linguistic backgrounds. qualitative data were also collected through some ...

the present study sought to investigate the evidence for cross-linguistic transfer in a partial english immersion and non-immersion educational setting. to this end, a total of 145 first, third and fifth graders in a partial english immersion program and 95 students from the same grade levels in a non-immersion program were chosen. six different english and persian tests were administered: the ...

This study explored the nature of transfer among bilingual vs. trilinguals with varying levels of competence in English and their previous languages. The hypotheses were tested in writing tasks designed for 75 high (N= 35) vs. intermediate (N=40) proficient EFL learners with Turkish, Persian, English and Persian, English linguistic backgrounds. Qualitative data were also collected through some ...

Aims and objectives/purpose/research questions: Pronoun comprehension can present challenges for young bilingual monolingual children. The current study aimed to assess cross-linguistic influence (CLI) pronoun in early childhood. Several studies have demonstrated the role of overlap across languages its impact on language development. investigates acquisition another containing third-person pro...

The present study examines the production of uptalk in Spanish and English by heritage speakers Southern California. Following L2 Intonation Learning Theory, we propose that cross-linguistic influence bilinguals’ may occur along multiple dimensions intonation. In this study, examined systemic dimension (i.e., presence with IP-final deaccenting), frequency realizational pitch excursion rise dura...