scholarly journals THE STUDENTS’ FAMILIARITY TOWARD ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS: A CORPUS-BASED STUDY

Epigram ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Rizki Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Phrasal Verbs ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Phrasal Verb ◽  
Test Result

A phrasal verb is considered a challenging area for foreign language learners including those who learn English for specific purposes e.g English for tourism. However, to gain a good level of English, the students must learn phrasal verbs as they are commonly used by native English speakers. This study aimed to know the phrasal verb found in English for Tour and Travel Corpus (ETTC) and whether the students are familiar with the phrasal verbs found by differentiating them with prepositional verbs. The students’ familiarity was measured through a questionnaire and their ability to use them in speaking. ETTC was built from 100 articles related to Tour and Travel, and the annotation using CLAWS 7 was conducted to identify the phrasal verb found in the corpus. Then, the phrasal verbs were listed based on the lemma. Based on the result of the analysis, there are 172 multi-word verbs classified as phrasal verbs. The students who were expected to have already been familiar with them were not able to differentiate between phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs. More interestingly, they do not know all the meaning of phrasal verbs found in ETTC and the speaking test result also proved that using phrasal verbs still needed more effort as the students could not use them accurately. The result of this research can be preliminary data for further research, particularly in teaching and learning English for a specific purpose.

scholarly journals THE USE OF LEXICAL COLLOCATIONS IN SOME ARTICLES OF SEVENTEEN.COM WEBSITE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsya Aprila Tayibnapis ◽  
Lina Meilinda ◽  
Yessy Purnamasari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Research Technique ◽  
Lexical Collocations

Collocations are one of the problems faced by EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners when learning English language. This study is intended to help the EFL Learners and non-native English speakers to add knowledge about collocations. Therefore, this study is aimed to find the use of lexical collocations and their meaning. This study used a descriptive qualitative research technique. The source of the data is eleven articles from eight sections in seventeen.com. om the research, there were 79 lexical collocations and they were classified as six out of seven types that Benson et al. (2010) proposed. The data showed that the most used type is L3 (adjective + noun) and the least used is L4 (noun + verb). The meaning of the lexical collocations was defined from the contexts. 

(Mis) perception of consonant clusters and short vowels in English as a foreign language

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Ho-Cheong Leung ◽  
Martha Young-Scholten ◽  
Wael Almurashi ◽  
Saleh Ghadanfari ◽  
Chloe Nash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
First Language ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Consonant Clusters ◽  
Vowel Perception ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Short Vowels ◽  
Production Problems

Abstract Research addressing second language (L2) speech is expanding. Studies increasingly demonstrate that a learner’s first language (L1) filters the L2 input, resulting in learners misperceiving what they have heard. This L1 filter can result in learners perceiving sounds not actually present in the input. We report on a study which explored English consonant clusters and short, unstressed vowel perception of 70 Arabic-, Mandarin-, Spanish-speaking foreign language learners and 19 native English speakers. These are the vowels which speakers from two of the L1s typically insert in their production of English to break up L1-disallowed consonant clusters and the schwa which is documented to cause both perception and production problems. Results show that participants misperceive stimuli containing consonant clusters and counterparts where clusters are broken up by epenthetic/prothetic elements. In line with Sakai, Mari & Colleen Moorman 2018. We call for the inclusion of such findings on perception in pedagogical advice on pronunciation.

Qurʾanic Figurative Language to Develop High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Religious Tolerance among Language Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-199
Author(s):  
Mahrus Asʾad ◽  
Ahmad Bukhori Muslim ◽  
Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Figurative Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Religious Tolerance ◽  
Foreign Language Learners

Abstract Similar to other theistic texts, the Qurʾan has some figurative languages which require deep thought for good comprehension. However, how these rhetorical imageries can inspire the development of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) and religious tolerance among language learners, two necessary skills in the information-laden era, is still less known. This study explores how the Qurʾan’s figurative languages serve as an inspiring basis to develop Bloom’s revised taxonomy of analyzing and evaluating thinking skills in foreign language learning. Document analysis shows that many verses in Sura (Chapter) Joseph and other five chapters contain some simile, personification, and metaphor in recounting past prophetical and scientific events humans need to learn for life. Incorporated into learning materials, these figurative languages require the foreign language learners to use their skills of sensing, imagining, and making logical reasoning to discern the real meanings. The discussion of Sura Joseph in the Qurʾan which recounts some prophets of Abraham’s descendants can also increase religious tolerance among young followers of Abrahamic religions. The study recommends some strategies on how language teachers base their teaching and learning practices on these religious scriptures to develop students’ critical thinking and create a more harmonious global citizenship.

scholarly journals Do not give up! The importance of mistakes in the process of teaching and learning foreign languages

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 244
Author(s):  
Eduardo Dias da Silva ◽  
Romar Souza-Dias ◽  
Juscelino Francisco do Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Learning Programs

This paper aims to highlight the importance of errors and mistakes as an essential part in the process of teaching and learning foreign languages (FL). We understand that, while trying to produce meanings in the foreign language, learners, through some errors and mistakes, can develop the mental structures necessary for the consolidation of the target language. In this way, mistakes can e a strong tool indicator for teachers to assess and also to understand how far learners are in relation to the intended knowledge, according to objectives outlined in learning programs. The theoretical approach that orients our way of thinking is based on the point of view of some theorists, such as: Brito (2014); Corder (1967; 1985), Cavalari (2008); Richards and Rodgers (2004); Silva (2014); Simões (2007), among others. The results have demonstrated that the teacher, as a mediator of knowledge, must have a balanced attitude towards the students’ learning needs in order to help the learners to reach their best in the learning process. So, with this study, we expect that, in Teacher Education, mistakes could not be seen as something negative, but positive and necessary for the development of the student’s communicative competence.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Omission in Students’ English Writings

TEKNOSASTIK ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ingatan Gulö ◽  
Teo Vany Rahmawelly
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Verb Agreement ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Omission Errors ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection ◽  
Made In

This paper is part of research with a larger scope covering errors students made related to subject-verb agreement. This part aims to elaborate grammatical problems faced by foreign language learners of English in relation to the omission they made in their writings. A qualitative data collection method was applied in gathering the data. The researchers collected pieces of writing from the students, read them, and analysed the omission errors found in the collected writings. As result, the most common omissions found in the data are related to verb markers. Omission of main verbs and auxiliaries also occur, creating sentences without any verbs or grammatically necessary auxiliaries. Absense of these kinds of function in Indonesian is the main reason for this grammatical problem faced by the learners. In addition, omissios of suffix -ing were also found by the researchers in the data. These findings should be able to contribute to existing works on grammatical errors and increase the success of both teaching and learning of a foreign language like English.Key Words: error, grammar, omission, writing

scholarly journals PENGARUH METODE JIGSAW DAN KECEMASAN BERBICARA TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN SPEAKING DI PROGRAM STUDI BAHASA INGGRIS UNIVERSITAS RIAU KEPULAUAN THE INFLUENCE OF JIGSAW AND SPEAKING ANXIETY TOWARDS SPEAKING COMPETENCE OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITAS RIAU KEPULAUAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desi Surlitasari Dewi ◽  
Aulia Putri
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Department ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Jigsaw Technique ◽  
Fluency Task ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keefektifan metode jigsaw dalam pembelajaran speaking, serta pengaruh dari salah satu aspek psikologis siswa yaitu kecemasan berbicara terhadap kemampuan speaking. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh dari metode pembelajaran jigsaw dan faktor kecemasan berbicara terhadap kemampuan speaking siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan populasi seluruh mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Riau Kepulauan, Kepulauan Riau dan pemilihan sampel dilakukan dengan tehnik random sampling. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan tes dan kuesioner. Data yang dihasilkan merupakan data pengaruh metode jigsaw terhadap kemampuan speaking, serta pengaruh dari faktor psikologis kecemasan terhadap prestasi speaking. Metode jigsaw ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model bagi pengembangan silabus dan satuan acara pembelajaran Speaking. Sedangkan faktor psikologis kecemasan berbicara diharapkan akan dapat diatasi dengan menggunakan metode pembelajaran jigsaw.Kata kunci: Metode Jigsaw, Kecemasan Berbicara, Kemampuan Speaking the goal when we teach speaking to foreign language learners. However, the goal was rarely achieved in speaking class. In this study, one of technique in Cooperative Learning, jigsaw technique, was proposed. It was predicted that jigsaw technique of teaching speaking and student’s speaking anxiety had effect toward student’s speaking competence. Jigsaw is a technique that can be used in speaking class as it assigns the students to work in team, where they tend to feel secured and comfortable to learn speaking. While speaking anxiety could be a language barrier distracting the students to succeed in speaking class. It is an internal factor from the student’s mind which prevents them from delivering communicative competence. Thus, the objectives of the study were to find out the effectiveness of jigsaw technique in teaching speaking as well as the influence of speaking anxiety, one of psychological factors in learning foreign language, towards the student’s speaking competence. The population of the research was the first semester students of English Department Universitas Riau Kepulauan. The research method was a quasi experiment and the data were taken by using a speaking test and questionnaires. Students’ speaking competences were assessed based on six categories namely fluency, task, comprehension, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. While Saito’s speaking anxiety questionnaire was used to reveal student’s speaking anxiety. Then, the data were analyzed by using Anova. Keywords: Jigsaw Technique, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Competence

scholarly journals Effects on the Listening Comprehension of Different Non-native English Accents of Chinese Learners of English

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-98
Author(s):  
Wu Jidong ◽  
Kaniz Fatema ◽  
Joyce Yeboah
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
Chinese Learners Of English

Purpose: This study assessed the effects on the Listening Comprehension of Different Non-native English Accents on Chinese Learners of English. The study aimed to determine, first of all, the reaction of Chinese learners of English to different non-native English accents. Second, it sought to investigate the differences in the difficulties that Chinese learners of English face while listening to English spoken with accents native (Chinese English accent) or non-native. Third, the study attempted to find out the relationship between English spoken with the native Chinese accent and/or non-native English accents and listening comprehension. Methodology/Approach/Design: The sample included 16 participants majoring in International Education of Chinese Language. They were selected randomly for the study. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to collect and analyze data. Results: The findings revealed that non-native English accent plays a more important role than the native English accents in listening and comprehension. The findings also revealed a listening comprehension advantage for test-takers who are familiar with accents, in this case, the Chinese non-native English accent. Practical Implications: For a better understanding of the teaching and learning process of English as a foreign language, learners or listeners need to assess the influence of non-native accents on their listening comprehension to find better ways in improving their listening skills. This study contributes significantly to this field. Originality/Value: This study employed multi non-native accent including African English accents. It attempted to contribute significant value in this field as most of the teachers who teach English globally are non-native English Speakers and they, in essence, have considerable influence on the learners’ listening comprehension.

scholarly journals Using Interactive Movie to Improve English Foreign Language Learners’ Outcome

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Refika Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Interactive Media ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Average Score ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Field Note

This research aimed at improving the seventh grade students’ vocabulary mastery by using an interactive movie. The method of the research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The actions were implemented in a cycle with five meetings. In conducting the research, the researcher worked collaboratively with the English teacher. The participants of the research were 30 students of class VII.2 of MTsN 2 Pekanbaru. The instruments used for collecting the data were test, observation checklist, field note, and interview. The findings described that the use of interactive movie was able to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. After learning by using the interactive movie, the students were able to identify the noun, verb, adjective and adverb related to the topic of descriptive text. It was proved by the quantitative data gotten from the students’ average score of the test. It was 81.06. This score improved significantly from the students’ previous average daily score which was 72. There were several factors influenced the improvement: First, the interactive media was motivated. It can be seen from the teaching and learning process, the students were really enthusiastic in joining all the activities. Second, teaching and learning activity was fun. So, the students enjoy and being active while learning.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF CODE SWITCHING IN STUDENTS’ SPEAKING TEST AS ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-209
Author(s):  
Khairun Nisa ◽  
Habi Septiawan ◽  
Rafista Deviyanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Main Type ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Frequent Type ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This research aims at finding out types of code switching occurred in students’speaking test of EFL learner, the percentage of each type, and finding out the students’reasons in switching their language.Threetypes of code switching proposed by Poplack (1980); intra-sentential switching, inter-sentential switching, and tag switching were analyzed in this descriptive qualitative study. There was one class as the sample of this research. After gaining the data, the researcher categorized the data based on three types of code switching mentioned above. The result revealed that all three types of code switching appears in the students’ speaking. The first type, intra - sentential switching, it tends to be the main type of switching (69.49%), followed by intra-sentential switching (27.12%). Different from those two types, tag switching seems to occur the least frequent type of switching that appeared in the comments (3.39%). Then, the researcher also classified the data into seven reasons in doing code switching according to Hoffman (1991). There are still some other reasons found by the researcher in conducting the research.

scholarly journals Interculturalidade, representação e identidade em contextos de aprendizagem de língua estrangeira via teletandem

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-33
Author(s):  
Adriana Celia Alves
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Dynamic Relations ◽  
Interactional Process

RESUMO: Este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar as representações que emergiram das interações de teletandementre os aprendizes de línguas estrangeiras quanto aos aspectos histórico-políticos de seus países. Discutem-se as negociações dessas representações no processo interacional em diálogo com o outro interagente. Os dados analisados foram extraídos das interações em português, realizadas entre estudantes de graduação norte-americanos, aprendizes de português e estudantes de graduação brasileiros, aprendizes de língua inglesa. Apoia-se nas discussões de Bronckart (2012) sobre representação, de sujeito na pós-modernidade,de Hall (2002), e no conceito de cultura conforme proposto por Welsch (1999), sendo ela transcultural, um processo híbrido e heterogêneo fundado em relações dinâmicas entre culturas. Por meio de uma análise interpretativa qualitativa, foi observado que o contexto de aprendizagem de teletandem constituiu importante locus para o contato intercultural. Assim, verificou-se que as representações foram enunciadas a partir de posições político-ideológicas e contextuais. Desse modo, é importante uma discussão reflexiva dessas representações, para que elas não se tornem um conhecimento fossilizado. Entende-se, também, que as identidades dos participantes se constroem em processos dinâmicos e são caracterizadas pela fluidez e heterogeneidade. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: ensino-aprendizagem de língua estrangeira; teletandem; interculturalidade; representações.   ABSTRACT: The main objective of this work is aimed to analyze the representations that emerged from the teletandem interactions among foreign language learners, regarding the historical-political aspects of their countries, discussing the negotiations of these representations in the interactional process in dialogue with the other interacting agent. The data analyzed were extracted from the interactions in Portuguese, carried out among North American undergraduates, Portuguese learners and Brazilian undergraduate students, English learners. It is based on Bronckart's (2012) discussion of representation, subject in the postmodernity of Hall (2002) and in the concept of culture as proposed by Welsch (1999), cross-cultural, hybrid and heterogeneous process based on dynamic relations among cultures. Through a qualitative interpretative analysis, it was observed that the teletandem learning context constituted an important locus for intercultural contact. Therefore, it was verified that the representations were enunciated from political-ideological and contextual positions, thus, a reflexive discussion of these representations is important, in order that not to become a fossilized knowledge. Finally, the identities of the participants are also built in dynamic processes and are characterized by fluidity and heterogeneity. KEYWORDS: teaching and learning a foreign language; teletandem; interculturalism; representations.

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