Phonetic difficulties in learning Russian as a foreign language and ways to overcome them among speakers of non-related languages in the context of digitalization of education
https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2025-40-5-88-95
Abstract
The article examines phonetic difficulties arising in the acquisition of Russian as a foreign language (RFL) by speakers of non- related languages and proposes ways to overcome them in the context of digitalization of education. The relevance of the topic is due to the growing interest in studying RFL and the need to develop effective teaching methods that take into account the typological features of students’ native language. The purpose of the work is to identify the main phonetic difficulties and determine optimal ways to overcome them among speakers of Chinese language. The methodological basis of the study is an integrative approach combining methods of comparative linguistic analysis, experimental phonetics and linguodidactics. The empirical base of the study consisted of phonetic testing data from 120 RFL learners — speakers of Chinese language. A complex of phonetic tests and electroacoustic analysis using Speech Analyzer 3.0.1 software were used. Typical phonetic errors related to differences in articulatory bases and phonological systems of languages were identified. Chinese speakers have the greatest difficulties with mastering the categories of hardness/softness of consonants (55 % of errors). A complex of corrective phonetic exercises was developed and tested, showing effectiveness: the proportion of errors decreased by 30 % in Chinese students (p < 0,01). Comparative analysis showed the advantage of visual-motor methods over traditional imitative ones (increase of 25.1 % vs 14.9 %). The research results have theoretical value for comparative phonetics and linguodidactics, as well as practical significance for optimizing the RFL learning process in a digital educational environment.
About the Authors
Zhaoxuan DingRussian Federation
Ding Zhaoxuan, a postgraduate student at the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language in Professional Education, Institute of Philology
Moscow
A. D. Kulik
Russian Federation
Alla D. Kulik, Doctor of Sciences (Education), Docent, Associate Professor at the Department of Russian Language № 3, Institute of Russian Language
Moscow
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Ding Zh., Kulik A.D. Phonetic difficulties in learning Russian as a foreign language and ways to overcome them among speakers of non-related languages in the context of digitalization of education. Informatics and education. 2025;40(5):88-95. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2025-40-5-88-95























