LEXICAL EXPRESSIVE MEANS AND STYLISTIC DEVICES
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Keywords: Language learning, language errors, second language acquisition, error correction, learner autonomy, feedback, fossilization, growth mindset, ESL teaching, language proficiency.Abstract
Abstract: Learning and teaching a foreign language is often challenging due to differences in pronunciation, grammar, and sentence structure. Language learners frequently make errors, which are considered an inevitable part of the learning process. This paper explores the nature of language learning errors, their causes, and both their negative and positive effects on second language acquisition. Drawing on key linguistic theories, it highlights how errors may lead to fossilization and incorrect language habits if not properly addressed. At the same time, it emphasizes that errors can also serve as valuable learning opportunities by promoting active engagement, critical thinking, and long-term retention of vocabulary and structures. The study also discusses the importance of timely feedback, corrective strategies, and the role of teachers in creating a supportive learning environment that reduces anxiety and encourages a growth mindset. Overall, the paper argues that errors should not be seen only as failures but as essential steps toward language proficiency.
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