Language Interference between Arabic and English as L1 and L2: An Experimental Study on the Impact of Exposure to Contrastive Features between English and Arabic by Non Arab Teachers on Students ’ Performance in Two of the United Arab Emirates Government

In each aspect of this research, I have received invaluable willing assistance from a group of individuals for whom I would like to express sincere gratitude. I would like to extend special thanks to my supervisor, Dr. Amanda Howard, for the heartfelt encouragement, useful comments and engagement in this research project. I cannot but thank Dr. Mick Randall, my former professor, for his helpful guidance in formerly shaping the study proposal. My experimental part of this paper would not have been possible without the assistance of the dear colleagues who generously offered their time and expertise to assist in pursuing this study. I would like to thank my loved ones, who have untiringly supported me throughout the entire period of preparing for my M.A. degree, by keeping me harmonious and helping me sustain the stress at times. I will be grateful forever for your love and patience. And lastly, I extend sincere thanks to my inline manger at work, Ms. Zahra Hashim, for pushing this forward, and to all my work colleagues for their exceptional understanding and patience