Cross-Linguistic Transfer of Writing Strategies

Interactions between Foreign Language and First Language Classrooms

Karen Forbes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Multilingual Matters

Published:3rd Apr '23

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Reveals how learning a foreign language can positively influence writing skills in the native language

In the context of increasingly multilingual global educational settings, this book provides a timely exploration of the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies (in particular, transfer from the foreign language to the first language) and presents a compelling case for a multilingual approach to writing pedagogy.

In the context of increasingly multilingual global educational settings, this book provides a timely exploration of the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies (in particular, transfer from the foreign language to the first language) and presents a compelling case for a multilingual approach to writing pedagogy. The book presents evidence from a classroom-based intervention study conducted in a secondary school in England on cross-linguistic strategy transfer. It suggests that even beginner or low proficiency foreign language learners can develop effective skills and strategies in the foreign language classroom which can also positively influence writing in other languages, including their first language. This book ultimately encourages more joined-up, cross-curricular, cross-linguistic thinking related to language in schools by exploring the potential for collaboration between languages teachers.

The benefits and value of FL learning in schools becomes increasingly important in this time of prevailing nationalism in many parts of the world. Forbes should be lauded for this timely addition that offers insights into the phenomenon of cross-linguistic transfer of writing strategies and the potential contribution of FL teaching to the development of students’ writing skills. * Lawrence Jun Zhang, University of Auckland, New Zealand *
This is an important book which provides much-needed empirical insight into the connections between foreign language and first language teaching and learning in schools. In the context of the modern multilingual profile of school populations, the need for joined-up thinking on cross-linguistic transfer has never been more pressing. * Michael Evans, University of Cambridge, UK *

In this timely and well-written book, Karen Forbes convincingly demonstrates that students’ transfer of strategies across languages is a multidirectional phenomenon. The book contains an ideal balance of theory and empirical examples from L1 and FL classrooms making it highly relevant for both researchers and language teachers.

* Åsta Haukås, University of Bergen, Norway *

ISBN: 9781788929738

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm

Weight: 300g

208 pages