Language Interference

According to Weinreich (1968), interference can occur at one level, sentece structure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Positive transfer refers to :

• L1 knowledge facilitates L2 acquisition

• L1 knowledge interrupts L2 acquisition

• L2 Knowledge or skills facilitates L1 acquistion

Negative transfer refers to :

• L1 knowledge doesn't facilitate L2 acquisition.

• L1 knowledge is the hidrance of L2 acquisition

• L2 Knowledge or skills facilitates L1 acquistion

What are the contributing factors to language interference?

• a. Language Similarity Exposure, evolution and Cultural contact

• b. Language exposure, Cultural contact and transfer

• c. Language similarity, evolution and exposure

Which skills are impacted by the challenges faced by EFL learners?

• A) Speaking and writing

• B) Reading and listening

• C) Productive and receptive skills

• D) Vocabulary and grammar structures

______________refers to the alternating use of two or more languages within a single conversation.

How can bilingual individuals minimize the impact of language interference?

Answer: Bilingual people can minimize language interference by actively practicing and using their second language in various contexts, seeking feedback from native speakers, and being aware of the differences between their native language and the second language. Additionally, immersing themselves in the culture and environment where the second language is spoken can help reduce language interference over time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In a psycholinguistic study about language interference, what do researchers investigate?

• A) How bilingual individuals process language when switching between their two languages.

• B) How monolingual individuals process language when learning a new language.

• C) How bilingual individuals process language when speaking only one of their languages.

________ refers to the adoption of words or phrases from one language into another, are common manifestations of language interference.