Abstract: Phonetics is the foundation of language learning. And it plays a very important role in foreign language learning. When Chinese learn English phonetics, they are easily affected by their native language because Chinese phonetics and English phonetics both have their own features and are very different by nature. It could influence those learners’ ability of English communication and development of comprehensive ability. Researches in this field has shown that the influence of negative transfer of Chinese phonetics on the learning of English embodies in many aspects, including the negative transfer of phonemes, rhythm and intonation. Therefore, learners should strengthen the awareness of transfer and grasp scientific methods. Also, they should add phonetics input quantity and imitate repeatedly.

Key words: Chinese; English phonetics; Negative transfer

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review and Theoretic Basis1

2.1 Basic Knowledge and Theory of both English and Chinese Phonetics    

2.1.1 Basic Knowledge and Theory of English Phonetics

    2.1.2 Basic Knowledge and Theory of Chinese Phonetics

  2.2 Negative Transfer in Second Language Learning

3. The Analysis of the Influence of Negative Transfer of Chinese on the Learning of English Language5

3.1 A Comparison in the Aspect of Phonemes

3.2 A Comparison in the Aspect of Rhythm

3.3 A Comparison in the Aspect of Intonation

4. Countermeasures to Copy with the Negative Transfer of Chinese.10

4.1 Strengthen the Awareness of Transfer and Use the Law of It

4.2 Grasp the Scientific Methods and Learn through Comparison

4.3 Increase Phonetics Input and Imitate Repeatedly

5. Conclusion12

Bibliography.13

Acknowledgements14