Derivation in English and Modern Standard Arabic

Abstract

This article explores the morphological derivation of Arabic and English from the perspective of similarities and differences. The differences between Arabic and English languages ​​can be the main reason for errors made by Arabic learners of English. Predicting the sources of errors can help teachers and learners overcome these problems. By identifying the morphological differences between the two languages, teachers can, on the one hand, decide how and what to teach, and students, on the other hand, know how to learn and what to focus on when learning the target language.