THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHER TONGUE ON ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

This article examines the influence of a speaker’s mother tongue on their English pronunciation. It explores how phonological structures of the first language (L1) impact the acquisition of English sounds in second language (L2) learning. Drawing from current linguistic theories and studies, this research identifies common pronunciation issues among learners from different L1 backgrounds and highlights the importance of accent awareness and corrective phonetics in education. The article also evaluates pedagogical strategies that reduce L1 interference and foster intelligible English speech, contributing to more effective global communication.