The Impact of Interference on Vocabulary Acquisition In Bilinguals
Keywords:
Interference, acquisition, transpositionAbstract
The article is devoted to the study of cross-linguistic interference on vocabulary learning among bilingual learners and suggests strategies to mitigate its negative effects. Research indicates that interference can either support or impede vocabulary acquisition depending on the degree of similarity between languages. The study involved a small group of bilingual learners who completed vocabulary tests and shared their experiences of interference. Findings revealed that transposition, such as cognates, facilitated learning, whereas interference, including false friends, led to errors and slower retention.
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