scholarly journals The Dative Case for Comprehension-Based Grammar Teaching

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Zeddari Ikbal
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
First Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Grammar Instruction ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
Grammar Teaching ◽  
Dative Alternation ◽  
Dative Case ◽  
Linguistic Analyses ◽  
Explicit Grammar Instruction

This paper presents a comprehension-based model for explicit grammar instruction. It is argued that the process of grammar teaching and learning can better be treated as a communicative event with content drawn from pedagogically relevant aspects of contrastive linguistic analyses of the first language (L1) and the the second language (L2). Within a task-based pedagogy, L2 learners can be engaged in concept-forming activities that allow them to develop an understanding of the target grammatical features to facilitate later interlanguage restructuring. This model is illustrated with an exercise in the English dative alternation based on a contrastive analysis of this lexico-syntactic phenomenon in English, the target language and Moroccan Arabic, the students’ L1.

scholarly journals Teaching Arabic oral and written communication among the Yoruba speakers in Nigeria: A constrastive analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Olatunde Yaqub
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communication Skill ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
Simplified Method

The teaching and learning of Arabic language especially in the non-native environment require a simplified method to make the job a more fruitful enterprise. This paper explores the application of a contrastive analysis of both the target language and the native language in encouraging, motivating and simplifying the teaching and learning of oral Arabic communication skill among the native Yoruba speakers. The work identifies the major areas of difficulties facing the students from this region. This includes phonetics, phonology and agreement relation (otherwise known as concord in grammar). The agreement consists of gender, person, terms and numbers which form a major component of grammatical Arabic sentence. It is observed that understanding these major areas will enhance the performance of the students in achieving the required standard in Arabic oral communication. The paper concludes that Arabic phonetics, phonology and grammar are more elaborate than those of Yoruba. Hence, the instructors need to focus more attention on these difficult areas; especially those areas that do not exist in the native language (Yoruba).

Metaphors and grammar teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Roche ◽  
Ferran Suñer
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Grammar Instruction ◽  
Passive Voice ◽  
Modal Verbs ◽  
Grammar Teaching

Abstract Despite the need for transparency and efficiency in explaining grammatical features to learners of a foreign language only very few systematic attempts have been undertaken to demonstrate the pedagogical added value of concept-based approaches to grammar instruction. The purpose of the paper is (1) to discuss the theoretical underpinnings of such an approach, to (2) present relevant theories of multimedia learning and (3) to summarize some empirical evidence on the efficiency of such an approach to language teaching and learning. The concept-based animated grammar, developed for German, uses a broad range of cognitive linguistic principles for foreign language learning in such areas as, for example, modal verbs or the passive voice.

scholarly journals A Contrastive Analysis of Indonesian and Arabic Phonetics

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahkholid Nasution ◽  
Rahmah Fithriani ◽  
Mhd. Syahnan ◽  
Isnanini Harahap ◽  
Syafaruddin . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
First Language ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
Arabic Students ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

There are some factors causing some challenges for non-Arabs speakers in learning Arabic, which include non-linguistic and linguistic ones. These factors also influence Indonesian students learning Arabic as a foreign language. In general, Indonesian students find difficulties in learning Arabic due to a number of differences between Indonesian as their first language (L1) with Arabic as the target language (L2) at almost all aspects of linguistics. The process of learning L2 which does not show its linguistic equations in their L1 has led the assumption among Arabic students in Indonesia that the language is difficult to learn. Therefore, this study aims to: (1) describe the similarities between Indonesian and Arabic phonetics; (2) describe the differences between Indonesian and Arabic phonetic; and (3) offer a formulation of Arabic learning pattern for speakers of Indonesian learning Arabic to help them learn the language easier. This research applied a comparative descriptive qualitative approach. The result of data analysis shows three findings; (1) There are 16 (sixteen) similar sounds of Indonesian and Arabic phonemes; (2) There are 7 (seven) Indonesian phonemes that do not exist in Arabic; and (3) There are 13 (thirteen) Arabic phonemes that do not exist in Indonesian. Based on these findings, it is suggested that the teaching of Arabic language should prioritize the similar sounds in Indonesian and Arabic.

scholarly journals A Study on the Use of Mixed Language in Teaching English at Hospitality Management Class

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Supartini ◽  
Ni Putu Oka Agustini
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
First Language ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Hospitality Management ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Interview Session ◽  
Mixed Language

Learning English as a foreign language required some strategies to achieve the goal of communication. In teaching and learning process, the teacher and students frequently use their first language to explain the difficult word in English. This study aimed to investigate the language used by the teacher as communication strategies in teaching English as a foreign language and students’ responses toward the use of each type of language instruction in teaching English at Hospitality class. To investigate the study there were 2 teachers and 2 classes of hospitality management class as the subject. The data were collected through observation of teaching and learning process and interview session. The study was designed as descriptive qualitative research and the data were analyzed descriptively. The finding showed that the teacher used the target language frequently, however the used of mixed language to explain some difficult words also found in teaching and learning process.  

scholarly journals An experimental study on the effect of systemic functional linguistics applied through a genre-pedagogy approach to teaching writing

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
May Olaug Horverak
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
First Language ◽  
Text Structure ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Grammar Instruction ◽  
Making Meaning ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Argumentative Essays ◽  
Explicit Grammar Instruction

Abstract In the tradition of teaching English as a second language, there has been an increased interest in how functional language descriptions and understandings of genres may be used as resources for making meaning. The present study investigates what impact writing instruction that draws upon systemic functional linguistics (SFL) applied through a genre-pedagogy approach has on students’ ability to write argumentative essays. This includes explicit grammar instruction inspired by SFL, as well as instruction on text structure. The study uses a mixed-methods approach, with a quasi-experiment followed up by quantitative and qualitative analyses of the collected material. Statistical analyses indicate a significant positive effect on writing performance in the intervention groups, regardless of gender, first language and previous level of writing. As the study lacks control groups, the quantitative analysis was complemented with examples from student texts to illustrate the improvement revealed in the statistical analysis. The findings suggest that SFL applied through a genre-pedagogy approach to teaching writing may help students to improve their writing skills.

scholarly journals The Place of Grammar Instruction in the 21st Century: Exploring Global Perspectives of English Teachers towards the Role of Teaching Grammar in EFL/ESL Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Mohammad H. Al-khresheh ◽  
Suheyla Demirkol Orak
Keyword(s):  
English Teachers ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Grammar Instruction ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Grammar Teaching ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Teaching Grammar

This study explores the perspectives held by English teachers around the world regarding the role of teaching grammar in EFL/ESL classrooms and whether the divergence in these perspectives is influenced by variables such as gender, country, seniority, or educational background of the participants. To accomplish these objectives, a comprehensive questionnaire survey from literature comprising 46 items was carried out on a group of 304 participants from 22 countries who were voluntarily involved in this study using the snowball sampling method. Descriptive statistical methods were deployed for accurate data analysis. The findings revealed that the participants had a positive and constructive attitude regarding the importance of grammar instruction and were in unanimous agreement that good grammatical skills enabled the faster acquisition of proficiency in the target language. The participants agreed that grammatical mistakes’ immediate correction was detrimental students’ self-confidence levels and considered unnecessary interruption. These views highly influenced teaching methods and classroom practices. An overwhelming majority preferred an inductive and explicit approach to grammar teaching. It was concluded that while statistical differences in age, gender, and educational background did not influence the participants’ perspectives, seniority and country of origin played a vital role in these beliefs. After due consideration of these findings, a comprehensive discussion of the pedagogical implications and recommendations has been presented in this study.

scholarly journals The Persistence of L1 Patterns in SLA: the Boundary Crossing Constraint and Incidental Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 81-106
Author(s):  
Amani Alghamdi ◽  
Michael Daller ◽  
James Milton
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Incidental Learning ◽  
First Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Boundary Crossing ◽  
Boundary Crossings ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
The Uk ◽  
L1 And L2 ◽  
Manner Verbs

Based on the theoretical framework of Talmy (1985 et passim) and Slobin (1987 et passim) the present study analyses the influence of L1 patterns on the description of motion events with boundary crossings. Arab speakers avoid the use of manner of motion verbs in the description of these events and use simple path verbs (e.g. enter, go etc.), whereas speakers of English mostly use manner verbs (run, crawl etc.). These deeply engrained differences between L1 and L2 are a learning challenge in SLA. We analyse the use of manner verbs by an intermediate and an advanced group of Arab EFL learners, who live in the UK. Most learners either avoid the description or use path verbs as in Arabic. As the learners do not produce ungrammatical sentences, they will not receive negative feedback (e.g. from a teacher) and rely entirely on incidental learning from the input. However, despite the high frequency of these manner verbs in the daily input of the learners, they do not acquire the patterns of the target language even at a high proficiency level. Implicit learning in this context is hardly possible and explicit teaching and learning is needed to overcome the influence of the first language.

scholarly journals A Brief Discussion on the Application of Contrastive Analysis Theory in English Phonetics Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Sha Li
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
First Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
Reinforcement Theory ◽  
Stimulus Response ◽  
Analysis Theory ◽  
Similarities And Differences

Contrastive analysis is an important theory in second language acquisition, which aims to compare the similarities and differences between the learner’s first language and the target language, so as to predict the difficulties in second language acquisition. Although the theory has its limitations, its role in second language acquisition is undeniable. Especially for English teachers, the transfer theory and Stimulus-Response-Reinforcement theory provide a lot of guidance for phonetics teaching.

Social and political dimensions of communication in grammar instruction: what teachers should contemplate

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wu Shinian
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Nonnative Speakers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Grammar Instruction ◽  
Grammatical Accuracy ◽  
Nonnative Speakers Of English ◽  
Political Dimensions

AbstractSuccessful language learning entails two levels of competence: adequate control of the grammatical system of the target language and ability to effectively communicate in pragmatic contexts. Espoused by the mantra of much inculcated communicative orientation in English language teaching and learning, the divination points to pedagogical trends which essentially jettison grammar instruction in the classroom. However, language is not merely a tool of communication but an instrument of social control, political power, and economic mobility, all of which require not only skills to “get your message across” by whatever means, but more importantly, the accurate use of and facility with language that has been codified and assessed formally by standardized tests. This paper critically examines the role of grammatical accuracy and its relation to communication in terms of social and academic functions of English and advocates a revival of currently penurious grammar instruction. Examples from both native and nonnative speakers of English are used to illustrate the interface between grammar and social and political dimensions of communication through language.

scholarly journals Contrastive Study between Pronunciation Chinese L1 and English L2 from the Perspective of Interference Based on Observations in Genuine Teaching Contexts

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Feng Li
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Speech Production ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
First Language ◽  
Contrastive Analysis ◽  
L2 Acquisition ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
Asian Languages ◽  
L1 And L2

<p>Much research has been conducted on factors that impact on second language (L2) speech production in light of the age of L2 acquisition, the length of residence in the L2 environment, motivation, the amount of first language (L1) usage, etc. Very little of this research has taken the perspective of interference between L1 and L2, especially with respect to Asian languages. This article tries to locate the differences in pronunciation between Chinese L1 and English L2 by contrastive analysis through observing genuine teaching and learning contexts, in hope of facilitating English pronunciation pedagogy in China.</p>

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