Abstract

Fossilization is a universal phenomenon in second language acquisition (SLA). This thesis is based on the theory of SLA and many current motivation theories, describing the definition of the fossilization and analyzing the multiple factors in English teaching such as the age of learner, affective factors, second language learning strategies, communication strategies and language transfer. These factors may result in interlanguage fossilization. It also puts forward that we should enhance the learning of the target language culture, improve learning strategies, overcome affective barriers, use effective ways to eliminate the disadvantages in language testing and take use of every possible means in verbal and nonverbal communication in the English teaching. In this way, the learner’s ability of communication will be increased and fossilization will be reduced.

Key words: interlanguage; fossilization; English teaching; language competence

摘要

    中介语石化是二语习得中普遍存在的现象。本文依据二语习得理论，从学习者年龄、学习者情感问题、学习策略、交际策略以及语言迁移等方面，分析了英语教学过程中的中介语石化成因。本文认为在英语教学中应加强学生目的语文化学习，合理运用学习策略，克服情感方面的障碍，努力消除语言测试中的弊端，广泛运用言语和非言语交际手段，以便提高学习者英语语言交际能力，减少中介语石化现象产生。

关键词：中介语；石化；英语教学；语言能力