ERROR ANALYSIS

ERROR ANALYSIS

1. Is the firsth approach to the study of SLA, it ies based on the descriptionand analysis of actual learner errors in L2

2. Collection of a sample of learner language

   • Most sample of learner language which have been used in EA include data collected from many speakers who are responding to the same kind of task or test

3. Identification of errors

   • *Requires determination of elements in the sample of learner languaje which deviate from the target L2 in some way. *Distinguishes between systematic errors and mistakes

4. Description of errors

   • Are usually classified according to language level.

5. Language transfer

   • From L1 to L2

6. Transfer of training

   • Or how the L2 is taught

7. Strategies of secvond language learning

   • Or how the learners approach the L2 materials and the task of L2 learning