THE CONSTRAINTS OF CROSS-LINGUISTIC TRANSFER ON BIPA LEARNING

One of the interesting issues regarding BIPA learning process is how similarities and differences source target languages (Indonesian language) are related to students’ understanding Indonesian language. This study what known as a cross-linguistic transfer. paper reviews theoretically transfer in Language for Foreign Speakers). employed descriptive-qualitative method. A qualitative method was used describe patterns similarity between language learner’s native using approach. The result revealed that discussion about Speakers (BIPA) not monolithic matter. word forms meanings were closely quickly speakers other learned