The metalingual function of language is to talk what we talk and think what we think.The contribution of Wittgenstein's early research on language is to clear the boundary that there is something beyond words.This...The metalingual function of language is to talk what we talk and think what we think.The contribution of Wittgenstein's early research on language is to clear the boundary that there is something beyond words.This topic of this paper is to exploit the meaning of why"the unspeakable"is unspeakable.It could be divided into 3 parts.The first part is introduction about the goal of this research.The second part is analyses about the three unspeakable situations in the early thoughts of Wittgenstein.The third part is three points of enlightenments about the unspeakable situation.展开更多
While a plethora of studies has been conducted to explore demotivation and its impact on mental health in second language(L2)education,scanty research focuses on demotivation in L2 speaking learning.Particularly,littl...While a plethora of studies has been conducted to explore demotivation and its impact on mental health in second language(L2)education,scanty research focuses on demotivation in L2 speaking learning.Particularly,little research explores the measures to quantify L2 speaking demotivation.The present two-phase study attempts to develop and validate an English Speaking Demotivation Scale(ESDS).To this end,an independent sample of 207 Chinese tertiary learners of English as a Foreign Language(EFL)participated in the development phase,and another group of 188 Chinese EFL learners was recruited for the validation of the scale.Exploratory Factor Analysis(EFA)and Confirmatory Factor Analysis(CFA)were employed to determine the factor structure of the scale.The EFA results revealed a six-factor solution with Teacher-related Factors in Learning Spoken English(TFLSE),Interest and Valence in Learning Spoken English(IVLSE),Self-efficacy in Learning Spoken English(SELSE),Negative Peer Influence in Learning Spoken English(NPILSE),Undesirable Environment for Learning Spoken English(UELSE),and Negative Influence of Assessment and Learning Materials in speaking class(NIALM).In the validation phase,Confirmatory Factor Analysis(CFA)was performed to validate the internal structure of the scale.The CFA results showed that the model fits the data well.Overall,the ESDS is a robust and trustworthy psychometric tool that could be utilized to examine L2 speaking demotivation.Implications for diminishing EFL learners’demotivation,lessening their aversive emotions and promoting their mental health are also discussed.展开更多
The world initiated a new era with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.Education all around the globe,including Turkey,was impacted to a great extent.Both teachers and learners were required to adapt to online educ...The world initiated a new era with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.Education all around the globe,including Turkey,was impacted to a great extent.Both teachers and learners were required to adapt to online education within a short period of time.Although previous studies had focused on the impacts of teaching English in general for teachers and learners,studies focusing on teaching of the speaking skills online particularly in the Turkish context was absent in the literature.Therefore,the gap which was to be considered appropriate for this research is related to comprehending the perceptions and challenges EFL teachers confronted while attempting to teach the speaking skills online within the Turkish context.This article aims to have a theoretical contribution to the current research,in order to see the significance of the Turkish context,as online teaching of English speaking was to be considered beneficial for learners,as it increased confidence for the interaction.展开更多
The Metaverse,a three-dimensional(3D)virtual world network that includes social and economic interactions through virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR)devices,has been recognized as a transformative concept in ...The Metaverse,a three-dimensional(3D)virtual world network that includes social and economic interactions through virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR)devices,has been recognized as a transformative concept in a variety of fields,including education.As technology advances at a rapid pace,the potential of the Metaverse to revolutionize teaching and learning has become increasingly prominent.Particularly in English education,the Metaverse offers promising solutions to address the challenges of oral English education during the COVID-19 era.This paper explores the potential of the Metaverse in enhancing oral English education and highlights its future possibilities.Drawing from the realms of AR and VR,this paper also examines teaching approaches and strategies that integrate the Metaverse into oral English instruction.By leveraging the immersive and interactive nature of the Metaverse,educators or students can create engaging learning experiences that foster oral English communication skills.展开更多
In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing ...In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing multiple cases of language learners in conjunction with relevant theories and practical insights,the study uncovers a dynamic correlation between language motivation and speaking fluency.The research findings indicate that heightened language motivation can positively impact learners’speaking fluency,while improved oral skills,in turn,bolster learners’language confidence and motivation.Building on these insights,the study proposes impactful teaching approaches,such as cultivating learners’enthusiasm for language acquisition,providing diverse opportunities for oral practice,and fostering active engagement in language communication.These strategies are designed to enhance language motivation and speaking fluency among learners,offering valuable guidance and reference for educators.展开更多
一般制作音乐Video需要2-3周的时间。不过据说Every Little Thing的“UNSPEAKABLE”从接受订单到交货,花在制作上的时间共12天,从接受委托到实际拍摄只有1周时间。和一般的音乐Video的制作流程相比较,针对这次的制作流程我们采访了...一般制作音乐Video需要2-3周的时间。不过据说Every Little Thing的“UNSPEAKABLE”从接受订单到交货,花在制作上的时间共12天,从接受委托到实际拍摄只有1周时间。和一般的音乐Video的制作流程相比较,针对这次的制作流程我们采访了担任制作人的井之上伸也先生。展开更多
Memetics confirms the importance of recitation and imitation in college English teaching.Starting with the explanation of the replication cycle of language memes,this paper discusses how to use the memetic perspective...Memetics confirms the importance of recitation and imitation in college English teaching.Starting with the explanation of the replication cycle of language memes,this paper discusses how to use the memetic perspective in college English listening and speaking teaching,effectively transform the input language information into language output,and improve the classroom effect of college English listening and speaking teaching.展开更多
目的 应用高分辨率固态测压技术(HRM)检测Passy-Muir说话瓣膜(PMV)对脑卒中气管切开患者吞咽生物力学的作用,探讨利用咽腔与食管上括约肌(UES)压力参数评估PMV治疗效果的应用价值。方法 2020年1月至2024年1月,新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院...目的 应用高分辨率固态测压技术(HRM)检测Passy-Muir说话瓣膜(PMV)对脑卒中气管切开患者吞咽生物力学的作用,探讨利用咽腔与食管上括约肌(UES)压力参数评估PMV治疗效果的应用价值。方法 2020年1月至2024年1月,新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院100例脑卒中气管切开患者随机分为对照组(n=50)和PMV组(n=50),对照组给予常规吞咽康复,PMV组在此基础上佩戴PMV,共2周。治疗前后,采用改良曼恩吞咽能力评估量表(MMASA)进行临床吞咽功能评估;并进行HRM检查,收集腭咽收缩压力峰值、腭咽收缩时长、UES松弛残余压和UES松弛时间等数据。将PMV组治疗后的MMASA评分与HRM压力参数值进行相关性分析。结果 两组各脱落4例。治疗后,两组UES松弛残余压显著降低(t> 47.403, P <0.001),MMASA评分、腭咽收缩压力峰值、腭咽收缩时长和UES松弛时间均显著增加(t> 19.621, P <0.001);PMV组均优于对照组(t>2.050, P <0.05)。治疗后PMV组腭咽收缩压力峰值(r=0.924, P <0.001)、腭咽收缩时长(r=0.948, P <0.001)和UES松弛残余时间(r=0.954, P <0.001)与MMASA评分呈正相关,UES松弛残余压与MMASA评分呈负相关(r=-0.939, P <0.001)。结论 佩戴PMV治疗能增强脑卒中气管切开患者的吞咽功能,提高咽腔和UES区域的吞咽生物力学水平。利用咽腔和UES区域的压力参数可预测佩戴PMV治疗后患者吞咽功能的改善情况。展开更多
文摘The metalingual function of language is to talk what we talk and think what we think.The contribution of Wittgenstein's early research on language is to clear the boundary that there is something beyond words.This topic of this paper is to exploit the meaning of why"the unspeakable"is unspeakable.It could be divided into 3 parts.The first part is introduction about the goal of this research.The second part is analyses about the three unspeakable situations in the early thoughts of Wittgenstein.The third part is three points of enlightenments about the unspeakable situation.
基金the Humanities and Social Sciences Project,China’s Ministry of Education(Grant Number:22YJA740016)the Key Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education Philosophy and Social Science Research Fund(No.21ZD051)the Teaching and Research Fund of Hubei University of Technology(No.Xiao2022018).
文摘While a plethora of studies has been conducted to explore demotivation and its impact on mental health in second language(L2)education,scanty research focuses on demotivation in L2 speaking learning.Particularly,little research explores the measures to quantify L2 speaking demotivation.The present two-phase study attempts to develop and validate an English Speaking Demotivation Scale(ESDS).To this end,an independent sample of 207 Chinese tertiary learners of English as a Foreign Language(EFL)participated in the development phase,and another group of 188 Chinese EFL learners was recruited for the validation of the scale.Exploratory Factor Analysis(EFA)and Confirmatory Factor Analysis(CFA)were employed to determine the factor structure of the scale.The EFA results revealed a six-factor solution with Teacher-related Factors in Learning Spoken English(TFLSE),Interest and Valence in Learning Spoken English(IVLSE),Self-efficacy in Learning Spoken English(SELSE),Negative Peer Influence in Learning Spoken English(NPILSE),Undesirable Environment for Learning Spoken English(UELSE),and Negative Influence of Assessment and Learning Materials in speaking class(NIALM).In the validation phase,Confirmatory Factor Analysis(CFA)was performed to validate the internal structure of the scale.The CFA results showed that the model fits the data well.Overall,the ESDS is a robust and trustworthy psychometric tool that could be utilized to examine L2 speaking demotivation.Implications for diminishing EFL learners’demotivation,lessening their aversive emotions and promoting their mental health are also discussed.
文摘The world initiated a new era with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.Education all around the globe,including Turkey,was impacted to a great extent.Both teachers and learners were required to adapt to online education within a short period of time.Although previous studies had focused on the impacts of teaching English in general for teachers and learners,studies focusing on teaching of the speaking skills online particularly in the Turkish context was absent in the literature.Therefore,the gap which was to be considered appropriate for this research is related to comprehending the perceptions and challenges EFL teachers confronted while attempting to teach the speaking skills online within the Turkish context.This article aims to have a theoretical contribution to the current research,in order to see the significance of the Turkish context,as online teaching of English speaking was to be considered beneficial for learners,as it increased confidence for the interaction.
文摘The Metaverse,a three-dimensional(3D)virtual world network that includes social and economic interactions through virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR)devices,has been recognized as a transformative concept in a variety of fields,including education.As technology advances at a rapid pace,the potential of the Metaverse to revolutionize teaching and learning has become increasingly prominent.Particularly in English education,the Metaverse offers promising solutions to address the challenges of oral English education during the COVID-19 era.This paper explores the potential of the Metaverse in enhancing oral English education and highlights its future possibilities.Drawing from the realms of AR and VR,this paper also examines teaching approaches and strategies that integrate the Metaverse into oral English instruction.By leveraging the immersive and interactive nature of the Metaverse,educators or students can create engaging learning experiences that foster oral English communication skills.
文摘In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing multiple cases of language learners in conjunction with relevant theories and practical insights,the study uncovers a dynamic correlation between language motivation and speaking fluency.The research findings indicate that heightened language motivation can positively impact learners’speaking fluency,while improved oral skills,in turn,bolster learners’language confidence and motivation.Building on these insights,the study proposes impactful teaching approaches,such as cultivating learners’enthusiasm for language acquisition,providing diverse opportunities for oral practice,and fostering active engagement in language communication.These strategies are designed to enhance language motivation and speaking fluency among learners,offering valuable guidance and reference for educators.
文摘Memetics confirms the importance of recitation and imitation in college English teaching.Starting with the explanation of the replication cycle of language memes,this paper discusses how to use the memetic perspective in college English listening and speaking teaching,effectively transform the input language information into language output,and improve the classroom effect of college English listening and speaking teaching.
文摘目的 应用高分辨率固态测压技术(HRM)检测Passy-Muir说话瓣膜(PMV)对脑卒中气管切开患者吞咽生物力学的作用,探讨利用咽腔与食管上括约肌(UES)压力参数评估PMV治疗效果的应用价值。方法 2020年1月至2024年1月,新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院100例脑卒中气管切开患者随机分为对照组(n=50)和PMV组(n=50),对照组给予常规吞咽康复,PMV组在此基础上佩戴PMV,共2周。治疗前后,采用改良曼恩吞咽能力评估量表(MMASA)进行临床吞咽功能评估;并进行HRM检查,收集腭咽收缩压力峰值、腭咽收缩时长、UES松弛残余压和UES松弛时间等数据。将PMV组治疗后的MMASA评分与HRM压力参数值进行相关性分析。结果 两组各脱落4例。治疗后,两组UES松弛残余压显著降低(t> 47.403, P <0.001),MMASA评分、腭咽收缩压力峰值、腭咽收缩时长和UES松弛时间均显著增加(t> 19.621, P <0.001);PMV组均优于对照组(t>2.050, P <0.05)。治疗后PMV组腭咽收缩压力峰值(r=0.924, P <0.001)、腭咽收缩时长(r=0.948, P <0.001)和UES松弛残余时间(r=0.954, P <0.001)与MMASA评分呈正相关,UES松弛残余压与MMASA评分呈负相关(r=-0.939, P <0.001)。结论 佩戴PMV治疗能增强脑卒中气管切开患者的吞咽功能,提高咽腔和UES区域的吞咽生物力学水平。利用咽腔和UES区域的压力参数可预测佩戴PMV治疗后患者吞咽功能的改善情况。