The Influence of Negative Transfer of Mother Tongue on Oral English of College Students

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10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_40How to use a DOI?

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Negative transfer of mother tongue; Oral English; Linguistic differences; Influence factor

Abstract

The dissimilarities between the English and Chinese languages with regard to pronunciation, thought processes and cultural norms present a considerable challenge for those learning English orally. This phenomenon, which is known as negative transfer of the mother tongue, has been identified as a significant barrier to language acquisition. A comprehensive review of the relevant literature reveals that negative transfer of the mother tongue has an adverse effect on the oral English of undergraduate students. The objective of this paper is to provide a summary of the impact of negative mother tongue transfer on the oral English of college students. A qualitative research approach, namely the interview method, was employed to collect and analyse feedback and responses from interviewees. A review of the relevant literature revealed that negative transfer of the mother tongue negatively impacts the oral English of college students. This includes aspects such as pronunciation, grammar deviation, and psychological effects on students.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yun Lei
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/29
TI  - The Influence of Negative Transfer of Mother Tongue on Oral English of College Students
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Science Education and Art Appreciation (SEAA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 323
EP  - 329
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_40
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_40
ID  - Lei2024
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