Übergeneralisierung Glossary of terms

Overgeneralization is the incorrect application of a grammatical rule to exceptional or irregular cases.

Detailed Explanation

This phenomenon is especially common in the early stages of learning a language. Learners, upon learning a general rule, tend to apply it in all similar cases, ignoring the exceptions. Although it can lead to errors, it is a positive sign that the learner is internalizing the rules of the language.

Overgeneralization usually decreases as the student acquires more knowledge and experience in the target language.

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