LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 13:4 April 2013
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
Assistant Managing Editor: Swarna Thirumalai, M.A.

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Pronunciation Problems of the Marathi Speakers

Dr. Mrinalini Mukund Ghatage

Abstract

This paper tries to find out the problem areas in pronunciation faced by Marathi speakers of English and it also tries to find out the causes of these problems of mother tongue (L1) interference/ pull. After taking into consideration the problems of the learners, it also tries to suggest some pedagogical measures so that the problem of L1 interference will be not eradicated totally but certainly will be reduced to some extent. The sample taken for this paper is from S.N.D.T. Arts and Commerce College for girls, Pune. The students are from B.A. (Marathi medium).

• Introduction/ Importance of English

In the present world perspective, English is an important language. It is an international language. It is spoken and understood by a vast majority of people living on the globe. It is, therefore, a world language. Knowledge of English is essential for establishing intellectual, cultural, economic, commercial and political relations with the rest of the world. Therefore, English serves as a link language.

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Dr. Mrinalini Mukund Ghatage, M.A., M.Phil., PGCTE, PGDTE, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
S.N.D.T. Women’s University
S.N.D.T. Arts and Commerce College for Women
Pune-411038
Maharashtra
India
mrinalinieflu@gmail.com
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