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Slack, Anne – French Review, 1976
Discusses common errors made by native French speakers in spelling and grammar. (AM)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, French, Grammar, Native Speakers

Monod, P.; Queyrane, M. – French Review, 1973
Statistics on errors in written French by students in first- and second-year language courses. (DD)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Error Patterns, French, Grammar

Geno, Thomas H. – French Review, 1981
Illustrates the pitfalls of French grammar and syntax by reproducing a student's composition, which mangles the language. Draws from similarly frustrating experiences and from a "New York Times" article entitled "The Fumble-rules of Grammar" to compile a list of "General Principles for the Improvement of Oral and Written French Expression." (MES)
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Error Patterns, French, Grammar

Magnan, Sally Sieloff – French Review, 1989
A study examined the control of selected areas of French grammar by 40 students at 4 different levels of university language study. Improved performance was found at each successive level of study, but significant discrepancies were also found within levels. Implications for instructional and curricular improvement are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Comparative Analysis, Difficulty Level, Error Patterns