Explicit Plurilingualism in Co-taught CLIL Instruction: Rethinking L1 Use

2019 ◽  
pp. 191-213
Author(s):  
Iris Milán-Maillo ◽  
Elisabet Pladevall-Ballester
Keyword(s):  
L1 Use

scholarly journals Comparative study of the effect of face-to-face and computer mediated conversation modalities on student engagement: speaking skill in focus

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Bagheri ◽  
Zohre Mohamadi Zenouzagh
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Transcription Analysis ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

AbstractThis study investigated the potentials of face –to- face and computer mediated conversation (CMC) as two speaking modalities on students’ engagement. To this end, 30 Iranian male intermediate EFL learners were selected on the basis of their performance on OPT (Oxford Placement Test) and assigned into the research groups. The progression of face- to- face and CMC groups from limited to elaborate engagement at verbal, paralinguistic and functional levels was assessed using transcription analysis in face-to-face group and chat log analysis in CMC group. The limited and elaborate student engagement indicators in two modalities were identified via Maxqda software. The results of Maxqda analysis indicated that limited engagement was associated with appeal for help, silence, pauses and hesitations, focus on syntax, involvement with procedural talk and L1 use. Respectively, elaborate engagement was associated with avoiding L1 use, focus on discourse, involvement with actual talk and strategic discourse management rather than pause and silence. Chi-square analysis on frequency of indicators of limited and elaborate engagements on verbal, paralinguistic and functional levels indicated that limited and elaborate engagements occurred with different proportions in face-to-face and CMC conversations. Teaching practitioners would benefit the findings of the study since the findings illustrate how students’ engagement in learning evolves and how speaking modalities may impact the pattern of students’ engagement over time. The finding also suggest one way for improving student engagement without over-intervening of teachers is using modalities such as forums where the teacher presence is limited and students have to manage the discourse themselves which in turn increases student engagement.

scholarly journals Review/Reseña: Paulsrud, BethAnne, Tian, Zhongfeng, & Toth, Jeanette. (Eds.). (2021). English-medium instruction and translanguaging. Multilingual Matters.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Irene Soriano Flórez
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Linguistic Repertoire ◽  
English Medium Instruction ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
New Research

EN This text reviews English-Medium Instruction and Translanguaging, edited by Paulsrud, Tian, and Toth, published this year (2021) by Multilingual Matters. The book comprises eleven empirical studies from across the globe, by different authors, raising awareness of the multiple possibilities, challenges, and considerations that emerge when addressing translanguaging in English-medium instruction (EMI) today. The authors of this volume inspire new research paths towards translanguaging theory, practice, and policy. Key words: TRANSLANGUAGING, ENGLISH-MEDIUM INSTRUCTION (EMI), LINGUISTIC REPERTOIRE, L1 USE ES Este texto es una reseña de English-Medium Instruction and Translanguaging de Paulsrud, Tian y Toth, publicado este año (2021) por Multilingual Matters. El libro recoge once estudios empíricos procedentes de todo el mundo y de distintos autores, que permiten conocer las múltiples posibilidades, consideraciones y retos que surgen al abordar el translenguaje en contextos de inglés como Medio de Instrucción (IMI) hoy en día. Los autores de este volumen abren nuevas vías de investigación sobre la teoría y la práctica asociadas al translenguaje y sobre políticas educativas que lo incorporen. Palabras clave: TRANSLENGUAJE, INGLÉS COMO MEDIO DE INSTRUCCIÓN (IMI), REPERTORIO LINGÜÍSTICO, USO DE LA L1 IT Questo testo recensisce English-Medium Instruction and Translanguaging di Paulsrud, Tian e Toth, pubblicato quest’anno (2021) da Multilingual Matters. Il libro, che raccoglie undici studi empirici di diversi autori provenienti da tutto il mondo, permette di conoscere le molteplici possibilità, le considerazioni e le sfide originate dall’occuparsi di translanguaging in un contesto di inglese come lingua d’istruzione (EMI). Le autrici e l’autore del volume indicano nuovi sentieri di ricerca sulla teoria e la pratica associate al translanguaging e sulle politiche educative che lo includono. Parole chiave: TRANSLANGUAGING, INGLESE COME LINGUA D’ISTRUZIONE (EMI), REPERTORIO LINGUISTICO, USO DELLA L1

Re-evaluating the use of the L1 in the L2 classroom: students vs. teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Tsagari ◽  
Christina Nicole Giannikas
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
Cognitive Effect ◽  
Interlanguage Development ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

AbstractThe present paper examines the effects of the monolingual and the bilingual approach in the second language (L2) classroom. The outcomes of two Likert type questionnaires and classroom observations have been employed to explore teachers’ and learners’ opinions and actions in order to evaluate how the use of the native language (L1) and the L2 is used by both learners and practitioners. Data analysis shows that there is a place for both languages and, when used in a balanced manner, they can comprise a positive cognitive effect due to the fact that the language learner actively draws in interlanguage development. The present study offers clear direction for further research as there is an evident lack of knowledge of principles of L1 use in similar EFL contexts.

Politeness and pragmatic transfer in L2 pronominal address usage

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yixin Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
First Language ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
Power Differential ◽  
Pragmatic Transfer ◽  
Address Forms ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
Pragmatic Knowledge

Abstract This study investigates how Chinese learners of Spanish, who have a T/V distinction in their first language (L1), use the T/V address forms in Spanish as a second language (L2). Findings show that the learners rely mainly on their L1 pragmatic knowledge to employ the T/V in the L2. Despite having relatively good grammatical control of T/V, the learners produced frequent T/V alternation due to negative pragmatic transfer. In Chinese using V normally conveys speaker’s perception of a high-power differential and in relationships that are borderline T or V usage, shifting from T to V can convey deference and tends to co-occur with face-threatening or face-enhancing acts. The learners transferred from Chinese their tendency to use V to express deference and overutilized this politeness strategy in Spanish regardless of their relationship with the addressee. This problematic usage may generate negative social consequences and calls for pedagogical intervention.

Pathways towards Success for Novice Academic Writers in a CLIL Setting

2015 ◽  
pp. 148-168
Author(s):  
John Adamson ◽  
David Coulson
Keyword(s):  
English Education ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Linguistic Development ◽  
Proficiency Levels ◽  
Motivation Level ◽  
L1 Use

Courses taught in English are emerging in Japanese universities. From an English-education perspective, this raises the question of how best to prepare new undergraduates at various proficiency levels to move onto such courses. The authors investigate a class based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) principles, with a focus on academic listening and writing tasks. Research (Dalton-Puffer, 2007) suggests that a CLIL approach may not be effective in developing the skill of writing. However, the results show that scaffolding of writing literacy assisted students towards developing autonomous academic skills. Specifically, students were encouraged to access materials and advice across the campus, with no restriction on L1 use. Consequently, in addition to linguistic development, the authors observed that the class became increasingly useful as a resource for future content classes themselves. This helped to give the class extra validity and support all students' motivation level.

scholarly journals Phonetic Category Formation is Perceptually Driven During the Early Stages of Adult L2 Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph V. Casillas
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Phonetic Category ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Additive Mixed Models ◽  
Category Formation ◽  
Generalized Linear Mixed Effects ◽  
L1 Use

Research on the acquisition of L2 phonology in sequential language learners has stressed the importance of language use and input as a means to accurate production and perception; however, the two constructs are difficult to evaluate and control. This study focuses on the role of language use during the initial stages of development of phonetic categories related to stop voicing and analyzes the relationship between production and perception. Native English-speaking late learners of Spanish provided production/perception data on a weekly basis throughout the course of a seven-week immersion program in which L1 use was prohibited. The production/perception data were analyzed using generalized linear mixed effects models. Generalized additive mixed models were used to analyze and compare the learning trajectories of each modality. The analyses revealed phonetic learning in both production and perception over the course of the program. Perception gains paralleled those of native bilinguals by the conclusion of the program and preceded production gains. This study is novel in that it provides production/perception data in a semi-longitudinal design. Moreover, the beginning adult learners are examined in a learning context in which L1 use was minimal and L2 input was maximized. Taken together, the experiments suggest that L2 phonetic category formation can occur abruptly, at an early stage of development, is perceptually driven, and appears to be particularly fragile during the initial stages of learning.

scholarly journals The Effect of Instructed Second Language Learning on the Acoustic Properties of First Language Speech

Languages ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Olga Dmitrieva ◽  
Allard Jongman ◽  
Joan A. Sereno
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
First Language ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Classroom Language ◽  
L1 Use ◽  
Russian Norms ◽  
Phonetic Study

This paper reports on a comprehensive phonetic study of American classroom learners of Russian, investigating the influence of the second language (L2) on the first language (L1). Russian and English productions of 20 learners were compared to 18 English monolingual controls focusing on the acoustics of word-initial and word-final voicing. The results demonstrate that learners’ Russian was acoustically different from their English, with shorter voice onset times (VOTs) in [−voice] stops, longer prevoicing in [+voice] stops, more [−voice] stops with short lag VOTs and more [+voice] stops with prevoicing, indicating a degree of successful L2 pronunciation learning. Crucially, learners also demonstrated an L1 phonetic change compared to monolingual English speakers. Specifically, the VOT of learners’ initial English voiceless stops was shortened, indicating assimilation with Russian, while the frequency of prevoicing in learners’ English was decreased, indicating dissimilation with Russian. Word-final, the duration of preceding vowels, stop closures, frication, and voicing during consonantal constriction all demonstrated drift towards Russian norms of word-final voicing neutralization. The study confirms that L2-driven phonetic changes in L1 are possible even in L1-immersed classroom language learners, challenging the role of reduced L1 use and highlighting the plasticity of the L1 phonetic system.

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