It is popularly admitted that the foreign language learning is strongly influenced by learners' first language.Generally speaking,the interference of Chinese with ELL is divided into negative transfer and positive transfer,which are manifested at various levels during ELL.The thesis aims to show the interference of Chinese with ELL,with the approach of qualitative analysis,the paper is arranged into Part Ⅰ:Introduction; Part Ⅱ:The Contrast between ELL and Chinese Language Acquisition; Part Ⅲ:The Influence of Chinese on ELL:Part Ⅵ:Conclusion.Being aware of the interference of Chinese with ELL will help students overcome the obstacles and promote ELL.