Negative Effects of Language Transfer in Nanjing high school students

Guangyu Yang

doi:10.54097/ehss.v8i.5014

Authors

Guangyu Yang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ehss.v8i.5014

Keywords:

Language transfer, Negative transfer, Writing tasks.

Abstract

Pdevious studies focus on exploring the extent of native language influencing second language learning. Therefore, language transfer takes place under this condition. In general, the influence of language transfer on bilingual learners can be divided into positive and negative perspectives. But in the context of Chinese students learning English, language transfer often only brings negative effects. This study will focus on the phenomenon of language transfer among senior high school English learners in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. Both participants’ oral communication and writing skills are tested and analyzed to study the main influences of language transfer. After that, some suggestions will be made to Chinese high school English learners.

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