2. WHAT IS LANGUAGE INTERFERENCE?
Language transfer (also known as L1
interference, linguistic interference, and
cross meaning) refers to speakers or writers
applying knowledge from their native
language to a second language.
The effect can be on any aspect of language:
grammar, vocabulary, accent, spelling and so
on.
3. FACTORS THAT CAUSE INTERFERENCE
According to Weinrich (1970: 64-65)
1. Speaker bilingualism background.
2. Disloyalty to target language.
3. The limited vocabularies of TL mastered by a learner.
4. Needs of synonym.
5. Prestige and style.
According to Lott (1983: 258-259)
1. The interlingual factor.
2. The over extension of analogy.
3. Transfer of structure.