English article acquisition by Chinese learners of English: An analysis of two corpora
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2018.04.011
Abstract: Abstract The English article system presents a particular challenge to learners. This paper explores the acquisition of articles by Chinese learners of English in two corpora: one of Asian college EFL students, and one of… read more here.
Keywords: article; two corpora; learners english; acquisition ... See more keywords
A study of the perception of situation-bound utterances as culture-specific pragmatic units by Russian learners of English
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2018.06.002
Abstract: Abstract The present paper considers situation-bound utterances (SBU) as culture-specific pragmatic units of speech. It investigates how SBUs in English are processed by Russian learners of English as a foreign language. The focus of our… read more here.
Keywords: situation bound; learners english; culture; russian learners ... See more keywords
Why should learners of English read? Norwegian English teachers' notions of EFL reading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2017.11.002
Abstract: Abstract This article presents findings from a study investigating Norwegian lower secondary English teachers’ reasoning about their classroom reading practices in English as a foreign language (EFL). What notions of EFL reading do these teachers… read more here.
Keywords: notions efl; learners english; efl reading; read norwegian ... See more keywords
The role of parental factors and the self in predicting positive L2 outcomes among Japanese learners of English
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DOI: 10.1080/01434632.2019.1597874
Abstract: ABSTRACT The current study had two objectives: (a) to quantitatively investigate whether Japanese language learners of English have inclusive second language (L2) self-related motivations, and how inclusive L2 self-related motivations contribute to English learning effort… read more here.
Keywords: english learning; self related; learners english; japanese learners ... See more keywords
Use of Apology Strategies in Emails by Chinese Learners of English: Evidence Based on Naturally Occurring Data
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.782613
Abstract: Using a data set of 30 authentic institutional emails written by Chinese college students to their native English teacher, this article investigates the frequency and combinations of apology strategies used by English as a Foreign… read more here.
Keywords: learners english; apology strategies; apology; use apology ... See more keywords
The Dynamic Interaction of Second Language Motivation and Emotional Experience: The Case of Chinese Learners of English
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.905429
Abstract: This study investigated the dynamic interaction of second language motivation and emotional experience for Chinese learners of English in four different contexts: (1) those in China with little or no intention of learning the language… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic interaction; learners english; language; motivation ... See more keywords
New-line and Run-on Guiding Devices in Print Monolingual Dictionaries for Learners of English
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DOI: 10.5788/29-1-1517
Abstract: The paper focuses on guiding devices in print monolingual dictionaries for learners of English. It aims to find answers to six research questions. The main aim is to investigate how the location of guiding devices… read more here.
Keywords: guiding devices; print monolingual; learners english; dictionaries learners ... See more keywords