Task-based language teaching(TBLT)methods to some extent counteract the dilemma of emphasis on authentic con text and the focus on non-native L2 learning circumstance.The notion of English as a Lingua Franca(ELF)is mu...Task-based language teaching(TBLT)methods to some extent counteract the dilemma of emphasis on authentic con text and the focus on non-native L2 learning circumstance.The notion of English as a Lingua Franca(ELF)is much a product in formed the concept that language acquisition is a process of learning language and using language.This paper explores the con cept of English as a lingua franca(ELF)and the nature of task-based language teaching.ELF and TBLT share a common ground that the interlocutors aim to convey information and sheer themselves of the baggage of English hegemony.Thus the implications of ELF for TBLT are discussed.展开更多
The paper concerns the issue of ELF （English as a lingua franca） in the European and Asian context. The authors start from a brief conceptual perspective to shed light on salient aspects related to ELF. Then, this p...The paper concerns the issue of ELF （English as a lingua franca） in the European and Asian context. The authors start from a brief conceptual perspective to shed light on salient aspects related to ELF. Then, this paper discusses the study investigating the interactions among NNS （non-native speakers） of English in the naturalistic settings, namely in Zhangjiajie （China）, Masouri （Kalymnos/Greece）, and Unterwasser （Switzerland）. The main objective of the research based on the qualitative methodology was to analyze the ELF interactions from the linguistic point of view focusing on lexicogrammar and pragmatic features. The secondary objective was to establish whether the identified ELF features contributed to communication intelligibility. The obtained results indicated a few significant similarities with the Seidlhofer＇s list of the ELT characteristics. Furthermore, it was established in the study that the ELF features did not interfere with effective communication between interlocutors展开更多
英语通用语(ELF,English as a Lingua Franca)在全球化发展过程中彰显出越来越重要的地位。大学英语教育应顺应社会发展的需求,培养具备英语通用语能力的人才。文章在ELF理论框架下探讨当前独立学院ESP课程教学,论述了ELF环境对独立学院...英语通用语(ELF,English as a Lingua Franca)在全球化发展过程中彰显出越来越重要的地位。大学英语教育应顺应社会发展的需求,培养具备英语通用语能力的人才。文章在ELF理论框架下探讨当前独立学院ESP课程教学,论述了ELF环境对独立学院ESP教学的重要启示。展开更多
The study attempts to explore native and non-native English speakers’attitudes towards accents and pronunciation-related issues.The sample group surveyed is composed of non-native English speakers,specifically,Italia...The study attempts to explore native and non-native English speakers’attitudes towards accents and pronunciation-related issues.The sample group surveyed is composed of non-native English speakers,specifically,Italian students studying at the University of Calabria(Italy)and native English speakers from Alberta University(Canada)and Florida Atlantic University(USA).An online link to a questionnaire was sent via email to all participants and was used as a research instrument to collect quantitative data.The research questions will investigate learners’attitudes in relation to the following aspects:accent and identity,beliefs about native/non-native accents,impact of pronunciation on communication,and learners’expectations towards pronunciation teaching.Firstly,mean scores in relation to the aforementioned aspects will be examined.Secondly,differences between native/non-native speakers’responses will be statistically analysed.Thirdly,non-native learners’responses will be correlated with their proficiency level in English to identify the extent to which language competence may affect learners’attitudes.The study aims to gain useful insights that may hopefully raise students and teachers’awareness of what models we expect learners to imitate and attain in the English language classroom,how appropriate and relevant these may be especially in the globalized English world where non-native speakers will increasingly use English in a diversity of forms to achieve their communicative goals.The preliminary results will be presented and pedagogical considerations suggested.展开更多
随着全球化推进,英语转变为全球通用语(global lingua franca),其使用方式发生了新的变化,同时也给英语教学带来了新的挑战。综观英语作为通用语(ELF)的语用研究,发现多元情景下的ELF交际表现出有别于英语作为本族语(ENL)单一情景下的...随着全球化推进,英语转变为全球通用语(global lingua franca),其使用方式发生了新的变化,同时也给英语教学带来了新的挑战。综观英语作为通用语(ELF)的语用研究,发现多元情景下的ELF交际表现出有别于英语作为本族语(ENL)单一情景下的语用特征,ELF交际者顺应多元语境和当前交际目的采用一系列的交际策略,使ELF语境中非对称性变量有效转化为交际资源,成功实现ELF交际。基于对ELF言谈中交际策略研究回顾,对传统语用教学引发再思考:语用教学不一定要一味地遵循ENL的单一语用标准,而应尊重多元文化的互动与融合,构建新语用能力观,从交际策略的语用导引出发,培养能适应新形势的多元化英语人才。展开更多
文摘Task-based language teaching(TBLT)methods to some extent counteract the dilemma of emphasis on authentic con text and the focus on non-native L2 learning circumstance.The notion of English as a Lingua Franca(ELF)is much a product in formed the concept that language acquisition is a process of learning language and using language.This paper explores the con cept of English as a lingua franca(ELF)and the nature of task-based language teaching.ELF and TBLT share a common ground that the interlocutors aim to convey information and sheer themselves of the baggage of English hegemony.Thus the implications of ELF for TBLT are discussed.
文摘The paper concerns the issue of ELF （English as a lingua franca） in the European and Asian context. The authors start from a brief conceptual perspective to shed light on salient aspects related to ELF. Then, this paper discusses the study investigating the interactions among NNS （non-native speakers） of English in the naturalistic settings, namely in Zhangjiajie （China）, Masouri （Kalymnos/Greece）, and Unterwasser （Switzerland）. The main objective of the research based on the qualitative methodology was to analyze the ELF interactions from the linguistic point of view focusing on lexicogrammar and pragmatic features. The secondary objective was to establish whether the identified ELF features contributed to communication intelligibility. The obtained results indicated a few significant similarities with the Seidlhofer＇s list of the ELT characteristics. Furthermore, it was established in the study that the ELF features did not interfere with effective communication between interlocutors
文摘The study attempts to explore native and non-native English speakers’attitudes towards accents and pronunciation-related issues.The sample group surveyed is composed of non-native English speakers,specifically,Italian students studying at the University of Calabria(Italy)and native English speakers from Alberta University(Canada)and Florida Atlantic University(USA).An online link to a questionnaire was sent via email to all participants and was used as a research instrument to collect quantitative data.The research questions will investigate learners’attitudes in relation to the following aspects:accent and identity,beliefs about native/non-native accents,impact of pronunciation on communication,and learners’expectations towards pronunciation teaching.Firstly,mean scores in relation to the aforementioned aspects will be examined.Secondly,differences between native/non-native speakers’responses will be statistically analysed.Thirdly,non-native learners’responses will be correlated with their proficiency level in English to identify the extent to which language competence may affect learners’attitudes.The study aims to gain useful insights that may hopefully raise students and teachers’awareness of what models we expect learners to imitate and attain in the English language classroom,how appropriate and relevant these may be especially in the globalized English world where non-native speakers will increasingly use English in a diversity of forms to achieve their communicative goals.The preliminary results will be presented and pedagogical considerations suggested.
文摘随着全球化推进,英语转变为全球通用语(global lingua franca),其使用方式发生了新的变化,同时也给英语教学带来了新的挑战。综观英语作为通用语(ELF)的语用研究,发现多元情景下的ELF交际表现出有别于英语作为本族语(ENL)单一情景下的语用特征,ELF交际者顺应多元语境和当前交际目的采用一系列的交际策略,使ELF语境中非对称性变量有效转化为交际资源,成功实现ELF交际。基于对ELF言谈中交际策略研究回顾,对传统语用教学引发再思考:语用教学不一定要一味地遵循ENL的单一语用标准,而应尊重多元文化的互动与融合,构建新语用能力观,从交际策略的语用导引出发,培养能适应新形势的多元化英语人才。
