UNRAVELING LANGUAGE ERRORS: A CASE STUDY OF INTRALINGUAL AND INTERLINGUAL ERRORS IN EFL LEARNERS' WRITTEN COMPOSITIONS AMONG ALGERIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Keywords:
Language errors, intralingual errors, EFL learnersAbstract
This case study delves into the realm of language learning by investigating intralingual and interlingual errors within the written compositions of Algerian middle school students studying English as a foreign language (EFL). Language errors are indicative of learners' linguistic development and can provide insights into the challenges they face during the acquisition process. Through a meticulous analysis of written compositions, this research identifies and categorizes both intralingual errors (arising from the target language's rules) and interlingual errors (resulting from the influence of the learners' native language) within the context of EFL learning in Algeria. The findings contribute to an enhanced understanding of students' language acquisition difficulties and offer pedagogical implications for educators aiming to address these errors effectively.
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