二语习得是指习得除母语之外的另外一种语言,它是一个极其复杂的过程。学习者最初学习目标语的构成、发音和语法特点,熟知后进展到目标语言文化,而通过阅读文学作品来了解文化不失为一个很好的途径。本文通过澳大利亚著名小说《爱之歌》来浅析母语背景在二语习得后期外国文学习得过程中的制约因素。随着学生英语水平的普遍提高,在课堂上仅仅 Second language acquisition refers to the acquisition of another language besides mother tongue, which is an extremely complicated process. Learners initially study the composition, phonetic and grammatical features of the target language, and are well acquainted with the language and culture of the target language. It is a good way to learn about the culture by reading the literary works. This article analyzes the constraints of mother tongue background in the acquisition of foreign literature in the second language acquisition through the famous song “Love Song” in Australia. With the general improvement of students’ English proficiency, they are only in class