Theory of Second and Foreign Language Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Theory Theory ◽  
Theory Construction ◽  
Entire System ◽  
Binary Opposition ◽  
Ranking Model ◽  
Language Assimilation

Textbook theory of second language learning being the object under consideration, its coherence with the concepts of theory as a wide-ranging idea and language learning theory is established. Textbook theory is regarded as an indispensable part of language study implementing its fundamental principles. A conceptual hierarchical structure of three-level complexity corresponding to general research theory, theory of second language assimilation, and textbook theory is developed in order to provide congruence between the grades of the ranking model, which presumes the identification of significant uniform characteristics common to each (and any) type of theory. For the entire system to be modeled in holistic terms, there has been advanced a binary conception of theory construction. The binary opposition is a systematically organized functional formation with a large constructive and explanatory potential that allows us to use it for a complete description of the structure of a theory including its idealized object.

The Role of Social-emotional skills among kindergarteners in Foreign Language Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
Chalak Ghafoor Raouf ◽  
Ranjdar Hama Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Emotional Skills ◽  
Young Learners

Nowadays, second language learning among young learners is considered to be one of the main subjects in the field of education around the world. A lot of researches dealt with this subject, and focused on the processes of second language learning among young learners. Researchers were trying to understand and diagnose young language learners’ strengths and weaknesses. They came up with some evidences which show that language aptitude, gender, age, creativity, and motivation are among the elements that make a young student be different from other students. Unlike the other researches, this paper investigated the role of social-emotional skills among young learners in second language learning. It examined the influences of these skills in the process of foreign language learning. For this study a kindergarten was chosen, and 20 children were randomly selected as representatives of the 60 children who applied for an English language course in this kindergarten. Thirteen of the selected children were male learners, while the rest were females, and the age of the participants were between 4-5 years old. At the beginning of the English course a group of socialworkers conducted a pretest to measure the young learners’ social and emotional skills, and after the English course a group of English language teachers conducted the second test to measure the learners’ language proficiency. After the data collection, the finding showed a significant relationship between social-emotional skills and foreign language learning. Those students who showed a high level of social-emotional skills were more active in learning the new language, and passed the test of English proficiency with high degrees, while those students who showed a low level of social-emotional skills couldn’t pass the English proficiency test or passed with low degrees.

scholarly journals Formulaic Sequences and the Implications for Second Language Learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Formulaic Sequences

<p>The present paper is a review of literature in relation to formulaic sequences and the implications for second language learning. The formulaic sequence is a significant part of our language, and plays an essential role in both first and second language learning. The paper first introduces the definition, classifications, and major features of formulaic sequences. Then relevant studies on second language learning are reviewed, and pedagogical implications will be drawn from previous research. It is suggested that more emphasis should be put on prefabs in foreign language teaching, but at the same time, there is also danger of overemphasizing the role of prefabs in SLA research, given limited exposure to the target language in a foreign language learning environment.</p>

scholarly journals Introduction to the Special Issue: Learners’ outcomes and effective strategies in early second language learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Francesca Costa ◽  
ELISABET PLADEVALL-BALLESTER
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Introductory Article

As early second language learning is increasingly considered fundamental in children’s development and as early language learning programmes are encouraged both at institutional and societal levels, research has expanded in scope from a narrow focus on age to examine the interplay between variables affecting language learning. In this introductory article to the special issue, we first provide an overview of the field of early second and foreign language learning and how it has changed over the last few years. Next, we report challenges and strategies that should be tackled both in research and in pedagogical practices. These include teacher education and use of teaching strategies, the use of multilingual practices, bilingual and CLIL programmes and teachers’, students’ and parents’ beliefs about language learning at an early age. We conclude with an overview of the articles and book reviews included in this special issue.

scholarly journals An Approach to Education - Second Language Acquisition and Literature-Students’ Standpoint and Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Seniha Krasniqi ◽  
Atdhe Hykolli
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
The Republic

Education, as a learning process which helps in the capacity building of an individual, a nation, a country, and finally a world, is one of the main subjects of studies. As a division of education, a considerable number of studies have been conducted on the issue of second language learning. Recently, second language acquisition through literature has ratcheted up, which instigated this study to explore the situation at the University of Prishtina as a main public university in the Republic of Kosovo. The study examines first-year students’ approach and motivation regarding second language acquisition through literary works. The questionnaires submitted to the students provided necessary data which was analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for the numeric data, as well as incorporated qualitative method with a descriptive approach for the analysis of open questions. The results identified that the respondents are opened to this method of second language learning even though not accustomed to it in their thus far education. Analysis likewise revealed their hesitance concerning the uncertainty that this new approach would bring and confusion on the path they should take when given literary material. The results are planned to be used as grounds in drafting new syllabuses for foreign language learning, precisely including literary works as language learning material either as primary or additional literature.   Received: 26 December 2020 / Accepted: 27 January 2021 / Published: 5 March 2021

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