Author(s)

Hongxia Deng

Corresponding Author

Hongxia Deng

ABSTRACT

By examining the non-English-like features caused by cross-linguistic differences on discourse level in students’ ESL writings, this paper argues that cross-linguistic influence is an non-negligible factor in the teaching and learning of L2 writing. The pedagogical implication of the study is that English teachers should try to arouse students’ awareness of social cultural aspects of English language and pay special attention to instill a thorough understanding of western writing convention into language learners so as to improve their writing competence.

KEYWORDS

English writing, college students, inter-textual influence