Product Information
"English Prepositions and Marathi Postpositions" by Dr. Rajani S. Patil is an insightful linguistic exploration that addresses one of the most common challenges faced by non-native English speakers: the proper use of prepositions. Focusing on Marathi-speaking learners, this research-backed book offers a deep dive into the errors commonly encountered due to mother-tongue interference and highlights the syntactic and semantic nuances between English prepositions and Marathi postpositions. It serves as an invaluable resource for educators, students, linguists, and curriculum developers looking to improve English language acquisition in bilingual contexts.
With a clear comparative framework and illustrative examples, this book enhances understanding of spatial, temporal, and directional prepositions in English while contrasting them with Marathi equivalents. It encourages educators to bridge the gap between L1 and L2 learning by addressing linguistic interference at its root.
Keypoints:
- Research-based analysis of English prepositions and Marathi postpositions
- Targets common errors made by Marathi-speaking learners
- Includes comparative frameworks
- examples
- and practical solutions
- Useful for educators
- students
- and researchers in language education
- Enhances bilingual competence and syntactic understanding
Bullets:
- In-depth linguistic comparison between English and Marathi
- Based on real classroom research and learner data
- Helps in improving English grammar usage in bilingual learners
- Ideal resource for English teachers in Maharashtra and beyond
- Supports effective L2 acquisition through L1 error analysis
Information
| Format | Paperback , EBook |
|---|---|
| ISBN No. | 9789395773126 |
| Publication date | 28 December 2023 |
| Publisher | Rigi Publication |
| Publication City/Country: | India |
| Language | English |
| Book Pages | 88 |
| Book Size | 5.5" x 8.5" |
| Book Interior | Black & white interior with white paper (Premium Quality) |
About Author
Dr. Rajani S. Patil (M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.) is an experienced educator and researcher with nearly three decades of teaching expertise. Currently serving as Acting Principal at Mahilaratna Pushpatai Hiray Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Malegaon Camp, she is dedicated to empowering students through effective English language instruction. Her doctoral research focused on English article and preposition acquisition by Marathi speakers. She has also authored the academic book "Research Process and Related Terminology in Language and Literature" and completed a UGC-sponsored minor research project. Her work is widely respected in the domains of language pedagogy and linguistics.