AN ANALYSIS OF MOTHER TONGUE INFLUENCE ON THE ACQUISITION OF FRENCH AUXILIARY VERB AMONG BURA ORAL FRENCH IN SECONDARY SCHOOL. A CASE STUDY OF RUBY PRIVATE SCHOOL

Student: Jummai Haruna
Supervisor: Prof Karim Bukar Dikwa
Co-Supervisor: Dr Abubakar Abba Kaka
HOD: Prof Baba Kura Alkali Gazali
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Arts
University of Maiduguri, Borno State

Abstract

This study examines the influence of mother tongue, specifically Bura, on the acquisition of French auxiliary verbs among secundary school students learning French in a non-native setting. Using Ruby Private School as a case study, the research explores how the phonological and syntactic structures of Bura impact students understanding and use of key French auxiliary verhs, avoir and être Through qualitative and quantitative, including oral assessments and structured interviews, the study investigates analysis the extent to which Bura's linguistic features influence students' learning outcomes in French Findings highlight common errors and provide insights into the role of mother tongue interference, ultimately suggesting strategies to improve French language instruction tailored to Bura-speaking learners. This research contributes to the broader understanding of language transfer in multilingual education and offers recommendations for pedagogical approaches in French as a Foreign Language (FFL) settings

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