Errors in English Among Arabic Speakers: Analysis and Remedy
Kharma and Hajjaj (1989) describe characteristics of conditional usage in writing by learners whose first language is Arabic. The Type 1 conditional (If + present + future) was the next most common form they encountered. They state that it generally does not pose a problem for Arab learners (Kharma and Hajjaj, p.138). This correlates with my experience in the UAE where I have found upper elementary and lower intermediate learners quickly demonstrate an ability to conceptualize and use the Type 1 conditional.
Bibliography:
Kharma, N., & Hajjajj, A. (1989). Errors in English Among Arabic Speakers: Analysis and Remedy. Essex: Longman. pp. 137 - 142
(1) Who did the original research? Kharma, N & Hajjajj, A.
(2) What was the name of the book? Errors in English Among Arabic Speaker: Analysis and Remedy.
(3) Who was the publisher? Longman
(4) Where was the book published? Essex
(5) When was the book published? 1985
(6) What format has been used? MLA
