Transfer From L1 to L2: Interlanguage at Work
Authors : Donercan Donuk, Esin Tezbaşaran
Pages : 3-15
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Publication Date : 2014-01-02
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Related research shows second language (L2) learner uses the principles of first language (L1) to have access to the mental grammar of L2. A Turkish learner is expected to transfer the linguistic components of L1 to L2 during translation. This research statistically investigates if there is a linear relationship between the morpho - syntactic units that are raised to the consciousness level and their translation. The findings show that the learners who attended Turkish classes know the rules, but have not internalized them to be able use them effectively in translation.Keywords : first language, second language, positive transfer, interlanguage, universal grammar