Chinese to English negative transfer: A guide to English teachers in China

Abstract

This article sheds light on Chinese to English negative transfer. It defines negative transfer and provides examples of each negative transfer type (pronunciation, grammar, pragmatics, and culture). The examples are drawn from previous researches and from personal experience in teaching English language to Chinese students. In the end, the article culminates with countermeasures to deal with negative transfer.

Keywords: Chinese, China, English, English teachers, negative transfer

DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/104-05

Publication date: February 28^th 2025