Congolese Student Comprehension of CMMW: A Stumbling Stone to the Development of L2 Learners’ Acquisition
Journal Title: American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (AJMRI) - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
It is necessary to use Chinese Mandarin measure words (CMMW) when counting objects and actions with numbers, demonstratives, nouns and verbs. Compared to Mandarin, Lingala generally has no measure words. According to Lado’s (1957) contrastive analysis hypothesis (CAH), linguistic elements different from the learners’ native language create difficulties for them. This study uses an empirical research method to investigate L2 learners’ use of CMMW and the problems they encounter. In the empirical study, questionnaires and proficiency tests were used to collect information from the participants. A CMMW test was also designed to collect data on the application and use of different CMMW by Lingala native speakers. The results of the empirical study showed that CMMW are a difficult task for Lingala native speakers. The results of this study also showed that although Lingala native speakers have difficulties in using most of the CMMW categories, some measure words are easier to use than others. The Congolese students have stronger skills in weights and measures, collective nominal measure words and temporary nominal measure words. The main reason for the difficulties lies not only in the cross-linguistic differences between Chinese Mandarin and Lingala, but also in the complexity of some CMMW. After finding out the difficulties faced by the Congolese students learning CMMW, some preliminary suggestions for teaching CMMW in second language learning and application were proposed.
Authors and Affiliations
Quellon Tavilat Lepari Nzamba Yassanguila, Chang-Hai Chi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP731073
- DOI https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmri.v3i1.2361
- Views 30
- Downloads 0
The Extent of Therapeutic Communication Skills of the Nurses of Medical and Surgical Wards of Philippine Public Hospital
This study determined the extent of the therapeutic communication skills of the medical and surgical nurses of the Philippine Public Hospital. This study employed a descriptive and focused research design. It utilized su...
Virtual Internship and Work-Integrated Learning Outcomes of the Hospitality Management Students
To adapt to the current pandemic, the higher education system in hospitality management must shift away from traditional classroom to online classroom settings. Successful hospitality management education requires intern...
Establishing the Nexus Between Iron Status and Markers of Immune Functions Among School Age Children in Ogun State, Nigeria
Iron deficiency as a public health problem is based on the seriousness of its consequences on human health suggesting that certain indices of iron status are associated with anthropometric measures which are used indepen...
Millenial E- Learning Systems and Their Academic Performance in Mathematics
This paper uses digital and technologically enhanced learning processes to present the millennial generation’s E-learning systems in mathematics courses, attitudes, and academic performance. It aims to determine the e-le...
Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Adversity Quotient and Management Competence of School Heads in Region XI: A Convergent Design
This study utilized mixed methods approach, specifically convergent design to determine the influence of organizational citizenship behavior and adversity quotient on the management competence of the school heads in Regi...