Is Avoidance a Reflection of Mother Tongue Interference? The Case for the English Present Perfect Tense (original) (raw)

This research explores the challenges faced by Arab learners in mastering the English present perfect tense, emphasizing the influence of mother tongue interference. It highlights that the present perfect is frequently avoided or misused by Arabic speakers due to differences in tense and aspect between Arabic and English. The study advocates for a contrastive analysis of verb systems to better understand these difficulties and seeks to contribute to more effective teaching strategies for ESL practitioners.