Lingüística comparada en la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera (ele): aplicaciones y estrategias didácticas [Articol]

Abstract

The acquisition of Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) is shaped by the student’s native language, which can either aid or hinder learning. Comparative Linguistics helps understand language transfer and reduce interference. This study examines its impact on ELE, identifying frequent errors and suggesting contrastive teaching strategies. Recurrent mistakes in verb conjugation, article usage, and pronunciation are analyzed through comparisons with Romance, Germanic, Slavic, and non-Indo-European languages. Adapted teaching materials are proposed. Results emphasize the need to integrate Comparative Linguistics into ELE to optimize Spanish learning, reduce fossilization, and enhance communicative competence. A contrastive approach promotes more effective and tailored learning to linguistic diversity.