Acquiring proficiency in the English article system presents a formidable challenge for students whose native language lacks articles. This study investigates the developmental trajectory of article acquisition among Mongolian university students, seeking to elucidate their comprehension of the English article system as it evolves throughout their interlanguage development. Twenty-five participants representing varying levels of English proficiency participated in a comprehensive assessment, comprising a fill-in-the-article cloze test and structured interviews. Through a blend of quantitative and qualitative analyses, the study examines participants' grasp of critical factors such as hearer's knowledge, specific reference, uniqueness, and countability, which influence article errors across proficiency levels. The findings offer valuable insights into the sequential acquisition of the English article system and contribute to a deeper understanding of interlanguage representations. This research contributes to the broader discourse on second language acquisition and informs pedagogical approaches aimed at enhancing learners' mastery of English articles.

Authors:
Nomindari Byambasaikhan, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Mongolia
Mungunchimeg Amar, Mongolian University of Science and Technology, Mongolia
Enkhbaatar Tsedenbazar, Mongolian Science and Technology, Mongolia

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Nomindari Byambasaikhan is lecturer in English, German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology. Now she is studying her P.HD degree in linguistics in Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

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