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The Influence of First Language on the Learning of Second Language

DOI:https://doi.org/10.55571/ettl.2022.08027
Authors:Meng-yue Jin
Affiliation:School of Foreign Languages, Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 451100, China
Information:Education Theory: Teaching and Learning, August 2022 Vol.1, No.3, pp.141-147
Abstract:Language transfer has been an important role in the field of language acquisition. However, its importance is yet to be proven. This article briefly investigated to what extent first language (L1) influence the learning of second language (L2). From five aspects, the influences were presented, which was that L1 has significant effects on L2. Contrastive analysis was used to compare the two languages. The results showed that, the more similar L1 is to L2, the easier it would be for learners to master.
Keywords:Language transfer; First language; Second language; Contrastive analysis
Cite This Article:Jin M.Y. (2022).The Influence of First Language on the Learning of Second Language. Education Theory: Teaching and Learning, August 2022 Vol.1, No.3, pp.141-147.