Abstract

Interlanguage can be regarded as an independent, legal and dynamic linguistic system between native tongue and target language. It is an output from the transfer of the mother tongue to and simplification of the target language by L2 learners. The interlanguage fossilization at some stage of its development is a distinguishing characteristic of second language acquisition (SLA). A great deal of research has been launched in interlanguage fossilization in several decades. The investigation on fossilization will be constructive for English teaching and learning. Starting with the definition of interlanguage, this paper states the concept of fossilization, analyzes the reasons of the formation. Then this paper puts forward some effective ways to prevent the fossilized errors in the oral English teaching.

Key Words: interlanguage; fossilization; Oral English Teaching

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction- 1 

2. Literature Review-2 

2.1 The definition of interlanguage-2 

2.2 The definition of fossilization- 3 

3. Causes of Interlanguage Fossilization- 4 

3.1 The biological model- 5 

3.2 The acculturation model- 5 

3.3 The interactional model- 6 

3.4 Selinker’s five central processes- 7

3.5 Ellis’s internal and external factors- 8 

4. Enlightenment for Oral English Teaching- 9 

4.1 Reducing the interference of mother tongue- 9

4.2 Ensuring input goes before output-11

4.3 Giving learner’s appropriate feedback- 12

4.4 Understanding error as the evidence of learning- 12 

5. Conclusion- 14 

Works Cited- 15