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Lexical Transfer from Mɛnde and Kà themnɛ in English Proficiency: A Comparative Lexico-Semantic Analysis

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  • John PaŋƆni Stevens.

    (Institute of Languages and Cultural Studies, Njala University)

  • Prof. Saidu Challay

    (Institute of Languages and Cultural Studies, Njala University)

  • Prof. Foday Philip Yamba Thulla

    (Institute of Languages and Cultural Studies, Njala University)

  • Abu Bakarr Sheriff.

    (Eastern Technical University of Sierra Leone)

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This study is a comparative analysis of Mɛnde and Kà themnɛ interference in pupils’ second language (L2) learning in ten selected Senior Secondary Schools, five located in Bo City (Southern Sierra Leone) and five in Makeni (Northern Sierra Leone). The objectives of the study include identifying the different areas of phonological interference, as well as examining the primary causes and impacts of Mɛnde and Kà themnɛ interference on the teaching and learning of English. The study further explores whether or not the mother tongue actually interferes with English language acquisition in the selected regions.

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  • John PaŋƆni Stevens. & Prof. Saidu Challay & Prof. Foday Philip Yamba Thulla & Abu Bakarr Sheriff., 2025. "Lexical Transfer from MÉ›nde and Kà themnÉ› in English Proficiency: A Comparative Lexico-Semantic Analysis," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(7), pages 17-46, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:7:p:17-46
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