At The Crossroads Challenges Of Foreign Language Learning
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At The Crossroads Challenges Of Foreign Language Learning
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Author : Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-04-21
At The Crossroads Challenges Of Foreign Language Learning written by Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-21 with Education categories.
This book offers a valuable contribution to the discussion on the complexities of L2 learning processes that pose a challenge to learners. Focusing on the cognitive, affective and socio-cultural perspectives, the papers included provide important insights into the individual’s experiences in second language acquisition. This work also addresses social interactions and cultural background, shedding new light on their role in the context in L2 learning processes. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges of foreign-language (FL) learning and teaching.
The Routledge Handbook Of Second Language Acquisition And Language Testing
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Author : Paula Winke
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-12-28
The Routledge Handbook Of Second Language Acquisition And Language Testing written by Paula Winke and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This Handbook, with 45 chapters written by the world’s leading scholars in second language acquisition (SLA) and language testing, dives into the important interface between SLA and language testing: shared ground where researchers seek to measure second language performance to better understand how people learn their second languages. The Handbook also reviews how to best measure and evaluate the second language (L2) learners’ personal characteristics, backgrounds, and learning contexts to better understand their L2 learning trajectories. Taking a transdisciplinary approach to research, the book builds upon recent theorizing and measurement principles from the fields of applied linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, psycholinguistics, psychometrics, educational measurement, and social psychology. The Handbook is divided into six key sections: (1) Assessment concepts for SLA researchers, (2) Building instruments for SLA research, (3) Measuring individual differences, (4) Measuring language development, (5) Testing specific populations, and (6) Measurement principles for SLA researchers.
Study Abroad And The Second Language Learner
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Author : Martin Howard
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-12-10
Study Abroad And The Second Language Learner written by Martin Howard and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Situated at the interface between study abroad and second language acquisition research, this book adopts a threefold thematic focus to study abroad and the language learner, investigating learner beliefs about study abroad, learner experiences of study abroad in relation to a range of individual, cultural and social factors, and the nature of learner development while abroad at an intercultural, personal and linguistic level. Chapters present studies of learners in different geographical contexts, with different first and second language combinations. The studies draw on different methodologies, incorporating quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method approaches. Presenting findings with implications for learner preparation, expectations and support during study abroad, and highlighting developmental issues within second language acquisition, Study Abroad and the Second Language Learner will be of interest to all study abroad and second language acquisition researchers, as well as programme organisers, language instructors and other stake holders.
Facing Diversity In Child Foreign Language Education
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Author : Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-04-29
Facing Diversity In Child Foreign Language Education written by Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This edited book uses the concept of diversity in child foreign language education as a major organizing principle. Since a foreign language, most typically English, is taught globally to an increasing number of children, the variability in the process and varied learning outcomes are inescapable phenomena. This book has been constructed on the premise that heterogeneity, first, concerns young language learners, who due to the disparity in the pace of development need appropriately tailored educational solutions, and, second, it refers to a diversity of contexts in which learning takes place. The contexts can be defined on a macroscale (e.g. different countries), mesoscale (e.g. different institutions), and microscale (e.g. specific learner groups). The book consists of four thematic strands. In Part One the learner-internal causes of heterogeneity of young language learners are clarified. Part Two presents a sample of classroom studies in which learner variables, such as gender, learner preferences, and special needs are taken into account. Part Three looks at teaching materials and how they meet learners’ needs. Finally, Part Four highlights diversity issues that teachers should be prepared to face.
Personality And Emotional Intelligence In Second Language Learning
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Author : Katarzyna Ożańska-Ponikwia
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2018-07-27
Personality And Emotional Intelligence In Second Language Learning written by Katarzyna Ożańska-Ponikwia and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-27 with Psychology categories.
This book addresses a particularly important area of second language acquisition research, specifically the factors that mediate learning outcomes in learning a second or foreign language. It provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of studies in the field of second language learning and L2 use from the point of view of personality traits and emotional intelligence. It also presents results of a mixed-method study researching the possible influence of these variables on the process of learning a second language. Furthermore, the book represents the first systematic exploration of the role of emotional intelligence and the factors related to it in moderating attainment in the target language. What is also unique here is the investigation of the role of personality with respect to different target language skills and subsystems, which allows finer-grained insights into this relationship. The book will be of considerable interest to both researchers, teachers and students in the fields of SLA, TESOL, applied linguistics, and bilingualism.
Empowering The English Language Teacher In A Multipolar Environment
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Author : Nima A. Nazari
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-07-01
Empowering The English Language Teacher In A Multipolar Environment written by Nima A. Nazari and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-01 with Education categories.
This edited volume focuses on the changing landscape of English language learning and teaching. It equips English language teachers with cutting-edge knowledge and developments in English language learning and teaching which they need to teach a diverse body of learners and instruct in a multipolar environment. The chapter contributors are among the high-standing and most knowledgeable scholars in the subject area who, in the four sections of the book, provide the reader with the recent developments, changes, and research in the sociocultural and socio-educational aspects of ELT, ELT teacher education and teacher identity, ELT paradigm shifts, and diversity in ELT. The book empowers English language teachers to teach in educational contexts where diversity, variety, complexity and fluidity are paramount. The book is a must-read for English language teachers, professionals, practitioners, researchers and ELT teacher trainees and trainers. It can also be used by TESOL, TESL/TEFL and Applied Linguistics students, researchers and lecturers at BA, MA and PhD levels.
Lessons From Good Language Teachers
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Author : Carol Griffiths
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-04-30
Lessons From Good Language Teachers written by Carol Griffiths and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-30 with Education categories.
Explains how good language teachers work, drawing on teacher training theory as well as many examples and case studies.
Aptitude Treatment Interaction In Second Language Learning
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Author : Robert M. DeKeyser
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Release Date : 2021-04-21
Aptitude Treatment Interaction In Second Language Learning written by Robert M. DeKeyser and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-21 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This volume brings together seven empirical studies about aptitude-treatment interactions (ATI), i.e., about how (second language) learners with different aptitudes match or don’t match with different educational treatments; and aptitude-testing interactions, i.e., about how learners with different aptitudes perform better or worse depending on the way their knowledge and skills are tested. The authors are all established researchers or rising stars in the field of second language acquisition (SLA), who believe that little can be said about the effectiveness of teaching and testing methods or techniques without taking individual differences into account. Many of the studies corroborate in SLA what has become a central finding in the psychological and educational research about ATI: the more a method puts the burden of information processing on the student, the bigger the role of the corresponding aptitudes. The kinds of findings documented in this volume contribute to a scientific basis for the art of language teaching that will become increasingly useful as emerging technologies make adaptation to individuals and groups more feasible. Originally published as special issue of Journal of Second Language Studies 2:2 (2019).
Investigating Dynamic Relationships Among Individual Difference Variables In Learning English As A Foreign Language In A Virtual World
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Author : Mariusz Kruk
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-01-19
Investigating Dynamic Relationships Among Individual Difference Variables In Learning English As A Foreign Language In A Virtual World written by Mariusz Kruk and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-19 with Education categories.
This book focuses on the dynamic relationships among individual difference (ID) variables (i.e., willingness to communicate, motivation, language anxiety and boredom) in learning English as a foreign language in the virtual world Second Life. The theoretical part provides an overview of selected issues related to the four ID factors in question (e.g., definitions, models, sources, types, empirical investigations). The empirical part reports the findings of a research project which aimed to examine the changing nature of WTC, motivation, boredom and language anxiety experienced by six English majors during their visits to the said virtual world, the main contributors to the changes in the levels of the constructs under investigation, as well as their relationships. The book closes with the discussion of directions for further research as well as pedagogical implications.
Investigating The Effects Of Grammar Learning Strategies Instruction In Call
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Author : Mirosław Pawlak
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2025-06-30
Investigating The Effects Of Grammar Learning Strategies Instruction In Call written by Mirosław Pawlak and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book investigates innovative approaches to teaching and learning second language (L2) grammar by combining strategy-based instruction (SBI) supported by advanced computer-assisted language learning (CALL) tools, including artificial intelligence (AI). Through a blend of theoretical insights, empirical research, and practical recommendations, it examines how these approaches enhance grammar learning strategies (GLS), promote learner autonomy, and improve the mastery of grammar in digital contexts. The book is anchored in a study conducted with Polish university students that assessed the impact of SBI on explicit and implicit (automatized) knowledge of the English passive voice, GLS use, and learner response to the intervention aided by CALL tools. The findings highlight significant gains in GLS use, autonomy, and implicit (automatized) grammar knowledge, underscoring the role of CALL environments in fostering effective and engaging grammar learning experiences. Designed for educators, researchers, and students, this volume combines cutting-edge pedagogical methods with actionable insights. It emphasizes the importance of autonomy in grammar learning and showcases how technology can enrich this process. By bridging theory and practice, this book provides a roadmap for implementing innovative grammar instruction and opens new avenues for research in technology-enhanced language education.