The Role of the First Language in Mongolian Learner's Learning of English

In this paper, writer endeavors to make teachers be aware of the importance of comparison and contrast between the first language (Mongolian) and foreign language (English) in the process of teaching Mongolian learners English. It starts with a discussion on the connection between L1and L2 from two conflicting theories-the Restructuring Hypothesis and the Creative construction Hypothesis. Then it explores the similarities and differences between English and Mongolian, which is followed by some examples, for the purpose of helping Mongolian learners improve their English efficiently.

In this paper, writer endeavors to make teachers be aware of the importance of comparison and contrast between the first language (Mongolian) and foreign language (English) in the process of teaching Mongolian learners English. It starts with a discussion on the connection between L1and L2 from two conflicting theories-the Restructuring Hypothesis and the Creative construction Hypothesis. Then it explores the similarities and differences between English and Mongolian, which is followed by some examples, for...