This qualitative study investigates language interference in L3 English writing among bilingual learners, indicating L1 Indonesian's dominant role.
Key Points
The study aims to determine which of the two first languages, Acehnese or Indonesian, influences morphological and syntactic errors in L3 English writing among learners.
Qualitative descriptive method using open-ended questionnaires
Analysis of students’ essays
Semi-structured interviews with students
L1 Indonesian caused more errors than L1 Acehnese in L3 English writing.
Indonesian serves as the dominant language of thought during the writing process in L3 English.