Résumé:
This study focuses on language interference by means of studying how English writing is
affected by Arabic language with a special attention is paid to the major errors made by
EFL learners. The investigation is divided into three chapters, the first has provided an
overview about language interference and language transfer, the second one is practical
part in which we have used two instruments: a questionnaire and a test as we have
analyzed the data collected. Whereas, in the third chapter, we attempt to give some
recommendations and suggested solutions to be adapted by both teachers and students in
order to avoid the negative transfer errors. Thus, results show that Arabic affect students
when writing English to some extent, as they commit mistakes in vocabulary (word
choice), grammar (tenses), and even punctuation.
