scholarly journals Presenting Examples in Learners’ Dictionaries to Assist Chinese Learners in Writing English Texts

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (46) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Mei Xue
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Specific Learning

It has been widely acknowledged that exemplification plays a very significant role in foreign language learning. Many studies have been conducted on dictionary examples, but little attention has been paid to how examples can assist a specific group of foreign learners engaged in a specific learning activity. The present study is intended to fill this gap by investigating how to optimize examples in English learners’ dictionaries to help Chinese learners with writing in English. The functional theory of lexicography will be employed in this study. This investigation will be carried out in two stages. The first one consists in identifying the lexicographic needs of foreign learners engaged in the task of English writing and consulting dictionary examples. The second stage is a demonstration of some proposals for exemplification in learners’ dictionaries through model articles. The purpose of this study is to give new insights into exemplification in learners’ dictionaries for future lexicographic research and practice.

scholarly journals Meta-Analysis of the Influence of Instructional Media on Speaking Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lispridona Diner ◽  
Zukhaira Zukhaira ◽  
Sherly F. Lensun
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
National Journal ◽  
Speaking Proficiency ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Media

This research analyzed several related studies focusing on instructional media or learning materials and speaking learning that emphasized the development of the media for the learning activity. Employing a meta-analysis method, this research explored several national journal articles. Meta-analysis was a quantitative study, given its characteristics utilize statistical calculation for a practical purpose, i.e., arranging and extracting information from many data where the process could not be performed using other methods. This meta-analysis research was aimed at identifying the validity level of each data collection. Based on the results, the research concludes that instructional media development for learning speaking activities will be effective if the media are applied in universities. From the perspective of learning materials, the media will be helpful if all of the contents are applied in a book used for the learning process. This is because the teacher’s book summarized everything that a teacher needed for the class, thus allowing successful and directed learning stages and more accurate accomplishment of learning objectives. From the aspect of learning, the speaking skills should focus on the types of conversation, concerning the basic level of speaking proficiency in a foreign language learning is more efficacious than the skills needed in a conversation.

scholarly journals A Review of Negative Language Transfer Regarding the Errors in English Writing in Chinese Colleges

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Xiaoyu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Language Transfer ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
Major Section

It is generally recognized that English as a Second Language is popular with language learners in China. As a major section of language learning, English writing often takes on an important role in English language learning for Chinese students. Many learners would be easily impeded by their mother tongue, Chinese and would therefore make some mistakes from time to time when it comes to writing in English. This is a pervasive phenomenon in the field of Second Language Acquisition research. Based on the relevant theories of Language Transfer, Negative Language Transfer, and Error Analysis, in terms of global research, especially in China, the current review focuses on the errors caused by the negative language transfer, and chiefly tries to probe into the suggestions to avoid such negative transfer influences in English writing among Chinese learners.

How and how much?

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-121
Author(s):  
Chiara Romagnoli ◽  
Sergio Conti
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Chinese Learners ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Vocabulary plays a crucial role in foreign language learning, and vocabulary mastery proves to be challenging at different competence levels. Compared to other areas of research into Chinese as a foreign language, vocabulary acquisition and vocabulary teaching have rarely been investigated. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between vocabulary learning strategies and vocabulary size and to verify whether vocabulary size is positively correlated to proficiency level. A total of 95 Italian undergraduate Chinese learners, from elementary to intermediate levels, participated in this study. The participants were first given a vocabulary learning questionnaire and then a vocabulary size test. Statistical and qualitative analyses of the data revealed two trends: a poor variety of vocabulary learning strategies and a positive correlation between vocabulary size and proficiency level.

scholarly journals The Role of Error Analysis in Teaching and Learning of Second and Foreign Language

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agsa Jabeen ◽  
Bahram Kazemian ◽  
Muhammad Shahbaz Mustafai
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Writing Assignments ◽  
Foreign Language Acquisition ◽  
Grammatical Accuracy ◽  
Compulsory Subject

<p>The aim of this paper is to investigate errors made by second and foreign language (L2) learners so as to understand the strategies and techniques used in the process of second and foreign language learning. Error analysis is a very important area of applied linguistics as well as of second and foreign language learning. It is also a systematic method to analyze learners' errors. Errors are not always bad, rather they are crucial parts and aspects in the process of learning a language. They may provide insights into the complicated processes of language development as well as a systematic way for identifying, describing and explaining students' errors. Errors may also help to better understand the process of second and foreign language acquisition. This study tries to investigate why <em>Pakistani ESL</em> and <em>Iranian EFL</em> learners fail to produce grammatically correct sentences in English, in spite of having English as a compulsory subject at all levels in their learning institutions and schools. What are the reasons for their poor English written performance? In the present study, the writing assignments of university students as well as intermediate English learners were analyzed for the purpose of error analysis. Results of the analysis suggest that students lack grammatical accuracy in their writing and are not sure of the grammatical rules that may apply in their writing in English. The study concludes that they are highly influenced by the rules of their first language (L1).</p>

scholarly journals On the Causes and Countermeasures of Chinese Learners’ English Reading Anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1034-1038
Author(s):  
Xiaoli Gan
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Text Comprehension ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Humanistic Psychology ◽  
Emotional Factors ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Reading Anxiety

Based on Humanistic Psychology and Krashen’s Affective Filtering Hypothesis, this study explores the effects on English reading anxiety among Chinese students, and corresponding countermeasures are put forward to it. English reading anxiety, one of the emotional factors that have a great effect on foreign language learning, mainly refers to the feeling of not being able to achieve desired goal or overcome a mental obstacle. The results indicate that Chinese English learners suffer English reading anxiety in text comprehension, and the psychological, cultural and text factors are the main causes leading to it. Based upon the findings, its advisable to lower the learners’ affective filter and promote their self-confidence as well as cultivate their cross-cultural awareness in future English reading teaching.

scholarly journals The Potential of Blended ESOL Courses: Attitudes and Practices Among the UK Immigrants

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-135
Author(s):  
Jūratė Matulionienė ◽  
Daiva Pundziuvienė
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Uk

Summary A considerable number of immigrants in the United Kingdom confront challenges as they acculturate into a new way of life, where language competence significantly influences their social, economic and cultural integration. Such immigrants are often at an educational and social disadvantage compared to the majority of population due to their different social and cultural backgrounds, prior educational experience and the lack of language competencies. The use of technologies for teaching / learning the host country language has been emphasized in European Strategy 2020 policy. Although learning of English usually takes place very naturally in an English-speaking informal environment, formal educational institutions in the UK and immigrants’ native countries tend to be very helpful as well. Assuming that such learners of English usually need more intensively-paced learning and knowing that professional commitments or other reasons can prevent them from coming to classes, blended learning can help them reach their goals faster and not lose connection with their native country. In order to develop insight into such English learners’ needs as well as to identify teaching forms that could help in meeting these needs, this study used a survey to explore the most important factors influencing the development of the UK immigrants’ English language competence and students’ general practice of using ICT for English learning and their attitudes towards ICT in foreign language learning. Furthermore, the research aimed to answer the question whether a blended strategy of language learning organized by their native countries institutions would be able to positively influence the learning outcomes while maintaining a connection with their native country and culture. The research sample was a group of English learners enrolled in an ESOL course. To explore the needs, experiences and attitudes of the participants, a quantitative research methodology was applied and short semi-structured interviews were conducted. The present research has demonstrated that the advancement of technologies has increased the use of ICT not only for personal purposes but also for work and studies. The students have indicated quite a frequent use of various on-line English study tools and programmes and have demonstrated a generally positive attitude towards blended English learning.

THE VALIDITY OF TENSES IN TRANSLATION BETWEEN USING ONLINE AND MANUAL TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH STUDENTS 2017-B OF STKIP PGRI JOMBANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-105
Author(s):  
Dina Cahya Restu Setya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Background Knowledge ◽  
T Test ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
The Core ◽  
English Students

Translation has always been the core of the controversy on whether it can be a valid and effective tool in foreign language learning. Translation is a language learning activity considered appropriate in the context of foreign language learning (Brown, 2002). The aim of the study is how to know most effective in translation, google translation or manual translation. The participant are 2017-B students  (8 females and 2 males) learning grammar. Their background knowledge would help them to effectively acquire manual translation and based knowledge during online translation help their learning outcomes. The sig value is 0,006 < 0,05 it means that; Ho is rejected and Ha accepted. Which mean that there is significant different in student translate with manual translation and using online translation. So, the student has more easy understanding with the online translation. Based on the result of the table about the score with analyze using SPSS in T-Test student on average get better score in online translation. It means that error tenses or the validity tenses more accurate with online translation. Base on the result of this research we can see that online translation is more valid when translating, but manual translation can also produce better translated results if we add to our background knowledge we can see that still many student can not understand about the material in prepositional grammar.

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