The effects of the mother tongue on learning writing skills for EFL students
Other Title(s)
تأثيرات اللغة الأم في تعلم المهارات الكتابية لطلبة اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة أجنبية
Author
Source
Développement des Sciences Sociales
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018)18 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
- Universities
- Students
- Second language learning
- Linguistics
- Mother tongue
- English language
- Written expression
- Performance
Abstract EN
The use of the mother tongue in learning English language in general is apparent among first and second years LMD students in Algerian universities thinking that it may facilitate their learning.
Hence, this may have also an effect on their writing skills.
This research paper aims at shedding light on the interference of the first language in developing the writing competence of first and second years’ English students at Dr.
Moulay Tahar University.
It also endeavours to examine, describe and analyse the writing errors conducted in the written English production.
To fulfill this aim, a sample of 50 students from first and second years was selected to conduct an error test; a questionnaire was distributed for 100 students in addition to an interview with teachers.
The findings revealed that students have writing weaknesses due to their bad language proficiency.
The results also demonstrated that learners do not understand language differences between their mother tongue and English language.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghounane, Nadiyah. 2018. The effects of the mother tongue on learning writing skills for EFL students. Développement des Sciences Sociales،Vol. 11, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-823246
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghounane, Nadiyah. The effects of the mother tongue on learning writing skills for EFL students. Développement des Sciences Sociales Vol. 11, no. 1 (Jun. 2018).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-823246
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghounane, Nadiyah. The effects of the mother tongue on learning writing skills for EFL students. Développement des Sciences Sociales. 2018. Vol. 11, no. 1.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-823246
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-823246