Mother Tongue’s Impact on the Phonetic Realizations of the English Language.

Abstract

Algerian learners encounter difficulties in English pronunciation. Students at IbnKhaldoun University - Tiaret and ZyanAchour –Djelfa are no exception.To find out the problematic factors behind this linguistic phenomenon, data is collected using questionnaire and audio recording, then analyzed and descripted.The results of this study show that Algerian students of English have problems with English on the phonetic level. The findings can be taken as a suggestion for those who want to learn English and improve it. Based on our hypothesis, we believe that these four factors contribute in obtaining an English spoken in the right manner: An early start of learning English, high interest in English and a purpose attached to it, use of methods of acquisition (especially at an early age), and perseverance in practicing English.