The identification and analysis of interference between languages in contact has traditionally been a central aspect of the study of bilingualism. The intrusion of features of one language into another in the speech of bilinguals has been studied at the levels of phonology, morphology and syntax. The systems of the contact languages themselves have sometimes [...]
What has come to be known as Error Analysis has to do with the investigation of the language of second language learners. It takes the point of view that the language of such a learner, or perhaps certain groupings of learners, is a special sort of dialect. This is based on two considerations: firstly, any [...]
Errors in learning are significant. Errors are caused by differences between the native language of the learner and the language he is learning. According to Dulay, Burt, and Krashen (1982:138), errors are the flawed side of learner speech or writing. People cannot learn language without first systematically committing errors. There are four descriptive taxonomies to [...]