How does learner's first language (L1) influence errors found in English grammar exercises, and how can error analysis address this?

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How does learner's first language (L1) influence errors found in English grammar exercises, and how can error analysis address this?
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L1 interference is a significant factor. Learners often transfer grammatical structures from their native language, leading to predictable errors. Error analysis can identify these L1-related errors, allowing teachers to explicitly address the differences between the two languages and provide targeted explanations and exercises that highlight these contrasts.