Cross-linguistic Similarity in Foreign Language Learning
| Author | : Håkan Ringbom |
| Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781853599347 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1853599344 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (344 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cross-linguistic Similarity in Foreign Language Learning by : Håkan Ringbom
Download or read book Cross-linguistic Similarity in Foreign Language Learning written by Håkan Ringbom and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2007 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the importance of cross-linguistic similarity in foreign language learning. Similarities can be perceived in the form of simplified one-to-one relationships or merely assumed. The book outlines the different roles of L1 transfer on comprehension and on production, and on close and distant target languages.