In the area of computer-assisted language learning(CALL),although a number of studies have adopted various CALL-based devices(e.g.,blogs,gaming,and synthetic environments)to foster second language(L2)acquisition,the v...In the area of computer-assisted language learning(CALL),although a number of studies have adopted various CALL-based devices(e.g.,blogs,gaming,and synthetic environments)to foster second language(L2)acquisition,the vital component of instruction has received little attention.The present study explored the usefulness of CALL-based communication in conjunction with instruction on EFL learners’L2 pragmatic development.Sixty-two EFL students from a university in China were recruited for the current research.The experimental group communicated with a native English speaker through synchronous messaging via Skype and had two instructional sessions pertinent to compliment responses,while the control group interacted with a native English speaker via Skype without having the teaching intervention.Findings from an independent samples t-test demonstrated that the experimental group produced significantly more proper compliment responses in the immediate posttest than the control group(p<.001).Moreover,a significant difference(p<.001)was found for the experimental group between the preintervention and delayed post-intervention mean scores,suggesting that CALL coupled with teaching intervention had a long-term impact on learners’L2 pragmatic development.These findings enrich our understanding of the beneficial and lasting influence of combining CALL with instruction on EFL students’pragmatic development.In addition,pedagogical implications for deploying CALL paired with L2 pragmatics instruction are provided.展开更多
On the basis of the brief introduction to CAI and some its distinctive features,this paper minutely arrives at the principles of the application of CAI in high schools and analyses the implication brought about by its...On the basis of the brief introduction to CAI and some its distinctive features,this paper minutely arrives at the principles of the application of CAI in high schools and analyses the implication brought about by its application.This research is to provide a further help for English teachers in high shools,so that the students can effectively improve the level of English language learning.展开更多
Aiming to solve the existing problems with the Quality Course,an EFL online course is developed with an Open Source Course Management System(CMS).The principles and strategies of designing and constructing the course ...Aiming to solve the existing problems with the Quality Course,an EFL online course is developed with an Open Source Course Management System(CMS).The principles and strategies of designing and constructing the course are discussed.The process of developing vocational college students'professional and social competence in the web-based environment is ex plored.Research results show the students are satisfied with the web-based EFL course and the teaching.展开更多
Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chi...Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal, Chinese Medical Association, 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710. China. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they have not previously been published in English and are not under simultaneous consideration by other publications.展开更多
Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chi...Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal, Chinese Medical Association. 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710, China. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they have not previously been published in English and are not under simultaneous consideration by other publications.展开更多
Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is publishedmonthly by the Chinese Medical Association and dis-tributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcomefrom any part of the world and should be sent tothe Editorial Office, Chine...Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is publishedmonthly by the Chinese Medical Association and dis-tributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcomefrom any part of the world and should be sent tothe Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal,Chinese Medical Association, 42 Dongsi Xidajie,Beijing 100710, China.Manuscripts are received with the under-standing that they have not previously been pub-lished in English and are not under simultaneousconsideration by other publications.Two copies are required and must be typeddouble-spaced on 21 x 29 cm white paper with mar-gins of at least 2.5 cm. Each copy should include ti-tle page, abstract, text, tables and figures, acknow-ledgement, and references. Generally, an originaltypescript should not exceed 4000 words.展开更多
文摘In the area of computer-assisted language learning(CALL),although a number of studies have adopted various CALL-based devices(e.g.,blogs,gaming,and synthetic environments)to foster second language(L2)acquisition,the vital component of instruction has received little attention.The present study explored the usefulness of CALL-based communication in conjunction with instruction on EFL learners’L2 pragmatic development.Sixty-two EFL students from a university in China were recruited for the current research.The experimental group communicated with a native English speaker through synchronous messaging via Skype and had two instructional sessions pertinent to compliment responses,while the control group interacted with a native English speaker via Skype without having the teaching intervention.Findings from an independent samples t-test demonstrated that the experimental group produced significantly more proper compliment responses in the immediate posttest than the control group(p<.001).Moreover,a significant difference(p<.001)was found for the experimental group between the preintervention and delayed post-intervention mean scores,suggesting that CALL coupled with teaching intervention had a long-term impact on learners’L2 pragmatic development.These findings enrich our understanding of the beneficial and lasting influence of combining CALL with instruction on EFL students’pragmatic development.In addition,pedagogical implications for deploying CALL paired with L2 pragmatics instruction are provided.
文摘On the basis of the brief introduction to CAI and some its distinctive features,this paper minutely arrives at the principles of the application of CAI in high schools and analyses the implication brought about by its application.This research is to provide a further help for English teachers in high shools,so that the students can effectively improve the level of English language learning.
文摘Aiming to solve the existing problems with the Quality Course,an EFL online course is developed with an Open Source Course Management System(CMS).The principles and strategies of designing and constructing the course are discussed.The process of developing vocational college students'professional and social competence in the web-based environment is ex plored.Research results show the students are satisfied with the web-based EFL course and the teaching.
文摘Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal, Chinese Medical Association, 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710. China. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they have not previously been published in English and are not under simultaneous consideration by other publications.
文摘Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is published monthly by the Chinese Medical Association and distributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcome from any part of the world and should be sent to the Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal, Chinese Medical Association. 42 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100710, China. Manuscripts are received with the understanding that they have not previously been published in English and are not under simultaneous consideration by other publications.
文摘Chinese Medical Journal (CMJ) is publishedmonthly by the Chinese Medical Association and dis-tributed internationally. Manuscripts are welcomefrom any part of the world and should be sent tothe Editorial Office, Chinese Medical Journal,Chinese Medical Association, 42 Dongsi Xidajie,Beijing 100710, China.Manuscripts are received with the under-standing that they have not previously been pub-lished in English and are not under simultaneousconsideration by other publications.Two copies are required and must be typeddouble-spaced on 21 x 29 cm white paper with mar-gins of at least 2.5 cm. Each copy should include ti-tle page, abstract, text, tables and figures, acknow-ledgement, and references. Generally, an originaltypescript should not exceed 4000 words.
