Big Data Analytics, Text Mining and Modern English Language
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DOI: 10.1007/s10723-018-9452-4
Abstract: The modern English Language took centuries to convert from old English. The word ‘hath’ of old English for example, has taken centuries to become ‘have’ in the modern English Language. If these changes had not… read more here.
Keywords: text mining; english language; century; 19th centuries ... See more keywords
Supply and Demand: Association Between Non-English Language–Speaking First Year Resident Physicians and Areas of Need in the USA
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-05935-7
Abstract: Over 25 million US inhabitants are limited English proficient (LEP). It is unknown whether physicians fluent in non-English languages are training in geographic areas with the highest proportion of LEP people. Diversity of language ability… read more here.
Keywords: resident physicians; language speaking; english language; non english ... See more keywords
Quality of English-language videos available on YouTube as a source of information on osteoporosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01064-2
Abstract: Summary Osteoporosis awareness is essential for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Social media platforms have enormous potential to both support and deter patients’ decisions on healthcare. The current study demonstrated that the majority of YouTube videos on… read more here.
Keywords: quality english; information; quality; youtube ... See more keywords
Instructional influences on English language learners' storytelling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2016.12.004
Abstract: Abstract The goal of this study was to evaluate instructional influences on the storytelling of English Language Learners (ELLs). Participants were 210 fifth-grade Spanish-speaking ELLs (mean age = 10.8) from schools serving low-income neighborhoods in the Midwest… read more here.
Keywords: instruction; english language; instructional influences; language learners ... See more keywords
Understanding English language learning in tertiary English-medium instruction contexts in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2020.102305
Abstract: Abstract This study drew upon activity theory to understand university students’ learning of English in tertiary English-medium instruction (EMI) contexts in China. It investigated seven Chinese university students’ resource-mediated learning of English in EMI programs… read more here.
Keywords: medium instruction; english language; tertiary english; contexts china ... See more keywords
The Commodification of English Language Teaching in Tourism: A Sustainable Solution?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmp.2017.11.021
Abstract: Abstract In a world of surging globalisation and increased pressure on countries to develop their English language learning provision, TEFL tourism is utilised as a medium for meeting demands across the world. In contrast to… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; english language; teaching tourism; commodification english ... See more keywords
Rapid shift in naming efficiency on a rapid automatic naming task by young Spanish-speaking English language learners
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DOI: 10.1017/s0142716420000260
Abstract: Abstract The present study analyzed lexical processing efficiency in Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs) and their monolingual English-speaking peers from kindergarten through second grade. Specifically, changes in the patterns of speed and accuracy on a… read more here.
Keywords: spanish speaking; speaking english; english language; efficiency ... See more keywords
From mythical ‘standard’ to standard reality: The need for alternatives to standardized English language tests
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DOI: 10.1017/s0261444818000307
Abstract: This position paper builds on three of our earlier publications on the same subject (Jenkins & Leung 2014; Leung, Lewkowicz & Jenkins 2016; Jenkins & Leung 2017), as well as a number of conference papers… read more here.
Keywords: mythical standard; standardized english; standard standard; english language ... See more keywords
The impact of Yiddish on the English language
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266078418000494
Abstract: Yiddish has served the English language as a comparatively minor donor language of words and meanings over the course of time. However, Yiddish has provided English with a number of borrowings that have become fairly… read more here.
Keywords: language; impact yiddish; english language; yiddish english ... See more keywords
A 4-year longitudinal study examining lexical and syntactic bootstrapping in English Language Learners (ELLs) and their monolingual peers.
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DOI: 10.1037/dev0001477
Abstract: Current models of the affinity between syntax and vocabulary are complex and recognize the contribution of bootstrapping and computational processes. To date, the mutual facilitation between these two constructs over time has not been studied… read more here.
Keywords: syntax; language; learners ells; language learners ... See more keywords
The career trajectories of English language teachers
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DOI: 10.1080/00131911.2017.1330507
Abstract: As an academic researcher, I found the relative lack of references a bit frustrating but this is perhaps a minor quibble. That said, many interesting and important data analysis issues are discussed, such as descriptive… read more here.
Keywords: data analysis; english language; analysis; trajectories english ... See more keywords