This paper advances an approach to culture and language instruction through the theoretical construct of the 3Ps (Products, Practices, Perspectives), combined with an inquiry-based approach utilizing the theory on sta...This paper advances an approach to culture and language instruction through the theoretical construct of the 3Ps (Products, Practices, Perspectives), combined with an inquiry-based approach utilizing the theory on stages of second language acquisition. Culture elements, when embodied in a properly developed and organized curriculum can be systematically implemented all along the different phases of language growth. Mastery of a language is not simply mastery of vocabulary as well as grammar and spelling rules. The most successful language learners learn both culture and language together. The conceptualizations provided by research, although at times conflicting, form a useful foundation for language teaching that provides a deeper and a more enriching human experience. Making culture the core in a language class is akin to asserting the obvious (Furstenberg, 2010);they are two flip sides of the same coin. With its focus on revisiting the role of culture in the FL Classroom, the paper seems to fall into the same category - affirming the tried and true, but like Furstenberg, the author believes there is good reason to re-consider the possibility of closing the language and culture gap.展开更多
Continuing education is one of the most important components of modern education. In continuing education, due to the aging and the constraints in foreign language proficiency, the second language acquisition(SLA) str...Continuing education is one of the most important components of modern education. In continuing education, due to the aging and the constraints in foreign language proficiency, the second language acquisition(SLA) strategies adopted by adult learners are distinguished from what of the college students. This case study explores adult learners' SLA strategies in order to find the most frequently used ones and manages to discover better teaching approaches for teachers and efficient learning skills for learners. The conclusions are drawn as follows:(i) the six strategies are adopted only at a medium level, which means that none of them reveals a conspicuous higher or lower preference. Even though, metacognitive, compensation, affective and social strategies are of higher averages. Metacognitive and compensation strategies, with lower standard deviations, are more commonly and widely employed by learners.(ii) to better orientate adult learners' learning habits, the cultural connotation pedagogy in vocabulary teaching, welcomed by students, has greatly intrigued the study interests and promoted teaching efficiency.展开更多
Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation: A life in a New Language occupies a unique place in American migrant literature in that it serves as an autobiographical account of the author's personal experiences of acqui...Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation: A life in a New Language occupies a unique place in American migrant literature in that it serves as an autobiographical account of the author's personal experiences of acquiring English as a otherness. In this light,by exploring the coveted relationship between foreign language learners' own cultural and language identity, the paper aims to investigate the probabilities of optimizing L2 learners culminate in both cultural and social domains of life.展开更多
In the context of contemporary globalization,language learning is no longer just a matter of mastering words and grammar,but increasingly involves an understanding of cultural context.This shift is particularly import...In the context of contemporary globalization,language learning is no longer just a matter of mastering words and grammar,but increasingly involves an understanding of cultural context.This shift is particularly important in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language,as English is not only a universal communication tool,but also a bridge connecting different countries and cultures.In this context,cultural awareness becomes an indispensable part of English teaching.It helps students better understand the deeper meaning and context of English,while also providing a solid foundation for their cross-cultural communication.By developing cultural awareness,students are not only able to improve their language skills,but also broaden their horizons and increase their understanding and respect for different cultures.Therefore,in English teaching,we should pay attention to the cultivation of cultural awareness,so that students can truly master the English language,and flexibly apply it to daily life and work.展开更多
The book under review presents contrasts,contacts and interconnections and about similarity,hybridity and differences in languages and cultures by case study.It provides descriptions and interpretations of social and ...The book under review presents contrasts,contacts and interconnections and about similarity,hybridity and differences in languages and cultures by case study.It provides descriptions and interpretations of social and cognitive phenomena as well as processes that emerge at the interface of languages and cultures in the context of contrastive and contact linguistics and media discourse.Different contexts are explored with rich empirical findings and authentic materials.展开更多
With the advance of the research of language learning, the field of SLA has expanded more expansively and native language transfer has become a popular issue in academia field. It exists in all language learning proce...With the advance of the research of language learning, the field of SLA has expanded more expansively and native language transfer has become a popular issue in academia field. It exists in all language learning process, with different forms,which is mainly observed in three aspects including pronunciation, vocabulary and syntax. Furthermore, negative transfer is a major barrier influencing learners' second language improvement. This paper dwells on negative transfer. The comparison on language system and cultural background between native and target language should be attached great importance and analyzed.It is conducive to reduce the effect of native language and speed up the rapid learners' learning step.展开更多
Second Language Acquisition mainly contributes to the process of second language learning to provide a scientific explanation for language learners’language ability and communicative ability.This paper focuses on the...Second Language Acquisition mainly contributes to the process of second language learning to provide a scientific explanation for language learners’language ability and communicative ability.This paper focuses on the learners whose first language is Chinese and learn English as a second language,and analyzes the interference brought by first language from the perspective of the lexicon,grammar,and cultural differences to analyze the factors causing a negative impact on second language learning.展开更多
This paper empathizes the crucial importance of culture in ELT and analyzes the crosscultural communication block caused by differences between Western culture and Chinese culture on four aspects, which are differen...This paper empathizes the crucial importance of culture in ELT and analyzes the crosscultural communication block caused by differences between Western culture and Chinese culture on four aspects, which are different perception of the world, different perception of the self, different intercultural communication applications and different ideas of social relations. The author also puts forward some suggestions on how to solve the problem of crosscultural communication in English teaching,展开更多
College students tend to be quiet when it comes to practice their spoken English,and therefore it is a challenging task for language teachers to involve all students in speaking activities.Not only are teachers frustr...College students tend to be quiet when it comes to practice their spoken English,and therefore it is a challenging task for language teachers to involve all students in speaking activities.Not only are teachers frustrated,the students are disappointed.Despite teachers’classroom management skills and the abilities to organize speaking activities,the general reasons that lie behind student’s reluctance needs to be explored.Though various studies have been carried out,a lack of thorough review on the existing literature has prevented teachers from exploring some main reasons.Therefore,a complete literature review on factors contributing to college student’s silence is needed.It will be able to provide insights into some possible potential reasons.展开更多
Literature is always regarded as a difficulty in English learning and teaching,and its effects may emerge slowly as well.That's why most English teachers do not use literature in English teaching.In this passage,t...Literature is always regarded as a difficulty in English learning and teaching,and its effects may emerge slowly as well.That's why most English teachers do not use literature in English teaching.In this passage,the good points of literature are listed to show how wonderful it will be if literature is used in English teaching.展开更多
文摘This paper advances an approach to culture and language instruction through the theoretical construct of the 3Ps (Products, Practices, Perspectives), combined with an inquiry-based approach utilizing the theory on stages of second language acquisition. Culture elements, when embodied in a properly developed and organized curriculum can be systematically implemented all along the different phases of language growth. Mastery of a language is not simply mastery of vocabulary as well as grammar and spelling rules. The most successful language learners learn both culture and language together. The conceptualizations provided by research, although at times conflicting, form a useful foundation for language teaching that provides a deeper and a more enriching human experience. Making culture the core in a language class is akin to asserting the obvious (Furstenberg, 2010);they are two flip sides of the same coin. With its focus on revisiting the role of culture in the FL Classroom, the paper seems to fall into the same category - affirming the tried and true, but like Furstenberg, the author believes there is good reason to re-consider the possibility of closing the language and culture gap.
文摘Continuing education is one of the most important components of modern education. In continuing education, due to the aging and the constraints in foreign language proficiency, the second language acquisition(SLA) strategies adopted by adult learners are distinguished from what of the college students. This case study explores adult learners' SLA strategies in order to find the most frequently used ones and manages to discover better teaching approaches for teachers and efficient learning skills for learners. The conclusions are drawn as follows:(i) the six strategies are adopted only at a medium level, which means that none of them reveals a conspicuous higher or lower preference. Even though, metacognitive, compensation, affective and social strategies are of higher averages. Metacognitive and compensation strategies, with lower standard deviations, are more commonly and widely employed by learners.(ii) to better orientate adult learners' learning habits, the cultural connotation pedagogy in vocabulary teaching, welcomed by students, has greatly intrigued the study interests and promoted teaching efficiency.
文摘Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation: A life in a New Language occupies a unique place in American migrant literature in that it serves as an autobiographical account of the author's personal experiences of acquiring English as a otherness. In this light,by exploring the coveted relationship between foreign language learners' own cultural and language identity, the paper aims to investigate the probabilities of optimizing L2 learners culminate in both cultural and social domains of life.
文摘In the context of contemporary globalization,language learning is no longer just a matter of mastering words and grammar,but increasingly involves an understanding of cultural context.This shift is particularly important in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language,as English is not only a universal communication tool,but also a bridge connecting different countries and cultures.In this context,cultural awareness becomes an indispensable part of English teaching.It helps students better understand the deeper meaning and context of English,while also providing a solid foundation for their cross-cultural communication.By developing cultural awareness,students are not only able to improve their language skills,but also broaden their horizons and increase their understanding and respect for different cultures.Therefore,in English teaching,we should pay attention to the cultivation of cultural awareness,so that students can truly master the English language,and flexibly apply it to daily life and work.
文摘The book under review presents contrasts,contacts and interconnections and about similarity,hybridity and differences in languages and cultures by case study.It provides descriptions and interpretations of social and cognitive phenomena as well as processes that emerge at the interface of languages and cultures in the context of contrastive and contact linguistics and media discourse.Different contexts are explored with rich empirical findings and authentic materials.
文摘With the advance of the research of language learning, the field of SLA has expanded more expansively and native language transfer has become a popular issue in academia field. It exists in all language learning process, with different forms,which is mainly observed in three aspects including pronunciation, vocabulary and syntax. Furthermore, negative transfer is a major barrier influencing learners' second language improvement. This paper dwells on negative transfer. The comparison on language system and cultural background between native and target language should be attached great importance and analyzed.It is conducive to reduce the effect of native language and speed up the rapid learners' learning step.
文摘Second Language Acquisition mainly contributes to the process of second language learning to provide a scientific explanation for language learners’language ability and communicative ability.This paper focuses on the learners whose first language is Chinese and learn English as a second language,and analyzes the interference brought by first language from the perspective of the lexicon,grammar,and cultural differences to analyze the factors causing a negative impact on second language learning.
文摘This paper empathizes the crucial importance of culture in ELT and analyzes the crosscultural communication block caused by differences between Western culture and Chinese culture on four aspects, which are different perception of the world, different perception of the self, different intercultural communication applications and different ideas of social relations. The author also puts forward some suggestions on how to solve the problem of crosscultural communication in English teaching,
文摘College students tend to be quiet when it comes to practice their spoken English,and therefore it is a challenging task for language teachers to involve all students in speaking activities.Not only are teachers frustrated,the students are disappointed.Despite teachers’classroom management skills and the abilities to organize speaking activities,the general reasons that lie behind student’s reluctance needs to be explored.Though various studies have been carried out,a lack of thorough review on the existing literature has prevented teachers from exploring some main reasons.Therefore,a complete literature review on factors contributing to college student’s silence is needed.It will be able to provide insights into some possible potential reasons.
文摘Literature is always regarded as a difficulty in English learning and teaching,and its effects may emerge slowly as well.That's why most English teachers do not use literature in English teaching.In this passage,the good points of literature are listed to show how wonderful it will be if literature is used in English teaching.
