主要探讨了母语在英语教学中所起的作用与影响。母语与英语有着相通之处,可以促进对英语的理解能力,增加英语学习者对学习英语的兴趣。另一方面母语又会干扰学习者的语音、语法掌握和对英语文化的理解。学习者应利用其积极作用,同时避免其不利因素。在英语教学过程中,教师必须用联系的、动态的眼光看待和处理母语,才能有效地提高教学质量。 It mainly discusses the function and influence of mother tongue in English teaching. Native languages ​​have similarities with English, which can promote their ability to understand English and increase the interest of English learners in learning English. On the other hand, mother tongue can disturb the learner’s voice, grammar and understanding of English culture. Learners should take advantage of their positive role while avoiding their disadvantage. In the process of English teaching, teachers must use the contact, dynamic look and deal with their mother tongue, in order to effectively improve the quality of teaching.