Accent might be a factor of effecting communication due to reduced intelligibility. However, research shows that Mandarin accent in English is hard to change. But the fluency of English is easier to improve.[1]
Research[who?] shows that most Mandarin Chinese speakers have difficulty on pronouncing the /l/ in syllable final position.[2]
- ^ Derwing, Tracey M.; Thomson, Ron I.; Munro, Murray J. (2006-06-01). "English pronunciation and fluency development in Mandarin and Slavic speakers". System. 34 (2): 183–193. doi:10.1016/j.system.2006.01.005.
- ^ He, Yunjuan. "Production of English Syllable Final /l/ by Mandarin Chinese Speakers" (PDF). Journal of Language Teaching and Research. 5 (4). doi:10.4304/jltr.5.4.742-750.