Analysis of misuse of parts of speech in English writing by Chinese English learners

Abstract

This paper analyzes from the point of view of a negative transfer of the native language the misuses of parts of speech by Chinese students in a letter in English; the authors also find out the main causes of misunderstandings. Based on the research and analysis two preliminary proposals are made in order to help Chinese people avoid such kinds of errors. The authors point out that both teachers and students should pay enough attention to this kind of mistake and apply correct and effective methods to teach and learn the English language.

Keywords

• English writing
• misuse of parts of speech
• mother tongue negative transfer
• акăлчанла çырни
• отрицательный перенос родного языка
• ошибочное употребление частей речи