Interference of First Language in Secondary School Students

Abstract

First language (L1) interference is inevitable in second language (L2) acquisition. The research was carried out to investigate types of students writing approach that relates to first language interference among upper secondary students and the level of first language interference in L2 written essays among lower secondary students in Malaysia. The participants in this research were 50 students currently studying Form Four in a state-funded school, Akademi Menara Gading, Pahang. The data was collected using the Student L1 Interference Tendency Questionnaire [SLITQ], and analysis of students’ essay writing samples. After triangulating the data, the result indicated that most students positive they have under-differentiation in their essay writing, and analysis of the student's written essays showed that there is less evidence of L1 interference. In conclusion, teachers and schools should acknowledge L1 interference in students’ writing skill and promote a variety of writing strategies to support students existing writing skills.

Interferensi bahasa Indonesia terhadap bahasa Sunda dalam karangan berbahasa Sunda siswa SMP

“…Selain itu, melalui karangan, siswa dapat lebih leluasa dalam mempertimbangkan kosakata yang akan digunakannya; walaupun hal itu sedikit lebih sulit dibandingkan dengan menggunakan bahasa lisan (Commissaire et al, 2019). Hal yang sama diungkapkan Abdullah A. bahwa menulis itu menghadirkan kesulitan, baik menulis menggunakan bahasa pertama maupun bahasa ke dua (Abdullah et al, 2019).…”