As the reverse of language acquisition, language attrition refers to the loss of language ability resulting from little or no use of certain languages over a period of time. Among the three factors of language, vocabu...As the reverse of language acquisition, language attrition refers to the loss of language ability resulting from little or no use of certain languages over a period of time. Among the three factors of language, vocabulary tends to be more vulnerable to attrition compared with syntax and phoneme. Therefore, a study based on vocabulary attrition is of greater importance. By reviewing the literatures on language attrition and outlining the influencing factors of language attrition, the paper tends to figure out the corresponding strategies which are effective in college English vocabulary teaching.展开更多
Vocabulary is a fundamental element of a language. It undertakes the task of conveying semantic meanings. And it guarantees the implement of language communication. Thus, accumulation of a certain amount of vocabulary...Vocabulary is a fundamental element of a language. It undertakes the task of conveying semantic meanings. And it guarantees the implement of language communication. Thus, accumulation of a certain amount of vocabulary and the master of proper use of them is the essential condition of skillful employment of a language. The current lexical teaching in College English is far from satisfaction. Based on the findings of psycholinguistic research, this paper intends to explore an effective way to help the students enlarge their vocabulary and use them correctly with the help of various psychological associations with English vocabulary through analysis of some lexical mistakes committed in students＇ daily writing exercises.展开更多
Much research has been done on how to help students to improve their language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but how to help students with the acquisition of vocabulary which is essential to the ...Much research has been done on how to help students to improve their language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but how to help students with the acquisition of vocabulary which is essential to the development of language skills has been neglected. This paper is an attempt to explore the teacher＇s role in helping students with vocabulary acquisition. Word knowledge is discussed, selection of words to be taught, techniques for presentation and strategies for self-learning.展开更多
The paper tries to explore how to use games in teaching English vocabulary in kindergartens. It starts with the introduction of definitions of the game and the characteristics of the game, then lists the types of the ...The paper tries to explore how to use games in teaching English vocabulary in kindergartens. It starts with the introduction of definitions of the game and the characteristics of the game, then lists the types of the game. Based on an analysis of present situation of English vocabulary teaching in kindergartens, the author points out the importance of teaching English vocabulary through games in kindergarten. Finally, the author explains how to use games to teach English vocabulary in kindergartens.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to strategy use of Thai pre-university students in Thailand. The subjects of the investigation were selected based on convenience and availability. A researcher...The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to strategy use of Thai pre-university students in Thailand. The subjects of the investigation were selected based on convenience and availability. A researcher-generated language learning strategy questionnaire with the Alpha coefficient （α）. 96 were used as the main instrument for the data collection. The questionnaire was designed based on information taken from the students＇ interview. The variables for the present investigation include extra-class support and level of language proficiency. The four extracted factors emerged as a result of varimax rotation conducted on the correlations of 20 in-class language learning strategies, which varied significantly in relation to the two variables. The four factors includes Factor 1 strategies for strategies for the classroom preparation, Factor 2 strategies for learning new vocabulary in the classroom lessons, Factor 3 strategies for solving classroom problems, and Factor 4 strategies for concentrating while studying in class. The result of the varimax rotation shows that all of the four factors were found strongly related to extra-class support and level of language proficiency.展开更多
Based on empirical research and qualitative analysis, this paper aims to explore the effects of interlingual strategies on L2 vocabulary teaching. The results show that, during L2 vocabulary teaching process, the prop...Based on empirical research and qualitative analysis, this paper aims to explore the effects of interlingual strategies on L2 vocabulary teaching. The results show that, during L2 vocabulary teaching process, the proper application of interlingual strategies can effectively facilitate the memorization of new words, and the bilingual method （both English explanation and Chinese translation） is welcomed by most subjects. Therefore, using L1 as a means of semantization or as a tool for checking and validating L2 learners＇ understanding of word meaning should not be completely rejected, especially for adult Chinese EFL learners.展开更多
The teaching model of English lexicology based on tasks and network starts by follow philosophy of intuitive thinking and using the task-based teaching method. It is characteristic mg of the educational five consecuti...The teaching model of English lexicology based on tasks and network starts by follow philosophy of intuitive thinking and using the task-based teaching method. It is characteristic mg of the educational five consecutive stages of students＇ presentation of PPT, the teacher＇s evaluation, the teacher＇s presentation, classroom interaction, and summary to enable students actively participate in class teaching and to guide them to construct RVL （the root-based vector lexicon）. The lexicon is constructed with the help of vector in the form of a diamond structure by utilizing the root ＂anthrop＂ functioning as a priming root and roots like ＂vest＂, ＂vor＂, ＂hab＂, ＂mov＂, and ＂somn＇ serving as target roots it motivates directly. The lexicon avails to accept new roots and make them mixed with existing roots by meaning relation or collocation to help students retrieve words effectively and enhance their ability of studying English vocabulary展开更多
Studies prove that there are strong relationships between vocabulary development and reading comprehension. In English, there is a relatively close relationship between the vocabulary size and English language profici...Studies prove that there are strong relationships between vocabulary development and reading comprehension. In English, there is a relatively close relationship between the vocabulary size and English language proficiency. Reading represents the primary way that ESL learners in China can learn on their own beyond the classroom. But vocabulary size in reading comprehension strongly limits the sorts of texts that they can read with ease. First, the problems Chinese EFL learners and teachers confront in comprehensive reading are revealed. And then some feasible ways of helping learners build word size in real teaching practice are demonstrated.展开更多
Words are the basic material of language. Vocabulary is one of the important standards for measuring English levels. Mastering a certain amount of vocabulary is the key to learning English well. However, the obstructi...Words are the basic material of language. Vocabulary is one of the important standards for measuring English levels. Mastering a certain amount of vocabulary is the key to learning English well. However, the obstructions of learning vocabulary still exist. According to students＇ psychological features, the author discusses fresh and flexible ways of English vocabulary teaching. It makes vocabulary teaching vivid and easy to understand and memorize. This paper discusses some methods that how the teachers learn to teach words and how the students learn to grasp words, which based on the importance and the current situation of vocabulary teaching in middle school.展开更多
The acquisition of word knowledge, in terms of breadth and depth, has a fundamental impact on language learning. A comprehensive framework of word knowledge is therefore needed to help language learners master all the...The acquisition of word knowledge, in terms of breadth and depth, has a fundamental impact on language learning. A comprehensive framework of word knowledge is therefore needed to help language learners master all the aspects of word knowledge. This paper proposed a framework of word knowledge based on the literature review of the field. The pedagogical implications of the word knowledge framework were then proposed and discussed critically. Finally, it is proposed that syllabus designers need to consider the possibility of incorporating ＂word knowledge framework＂ into syllabus.展开更多
EFL （English as a Foreign Language） speaking is a very demanding skill that requires learners＇ socio-pragmatic as well as strategic competence in any interactional situation, and lexis proves to play a crucial role...EFL （English as a Foreign Language） speaking is a very demanding skill that requires learners＇ socio-pragmatic as well as strategic competence in any interactional situation, and lexis proves to play a crucial role in this process. However, few studies have investigated how both EFL teachers and learners view and analyze situations in which learners are not producing enough spoken language in class, and the reasons behind them. The present study will pinpoint the significant role of lexis in Moroccan learners＇ speaking production. To this end, 40 EFL teachers and 200 Moroccan high school students are surveyed and interviewed to reveal their perceptions of the speaking skill and the corresponding high significance of lexis in this instance. Results show that both teachers and learners identify vocabulary deficiency as the main factor behind students＇ inability to speak English. In the present paper, among the many suggestions that could be proposed to deal with this situation, it is argued that one efficient way would be to assist the students during the process of L2 （second language） vocabulary learning through vocabulary learning strategy instruction. Pedagogical and research implication will be given in response to the difficulties encountered in this area as have been identified by the EFL teachers and learners surveyed.展开更多
This paper discusses the lexical approach in college English teaching and learning. The lexical approach can help students learn to use English in an idiomatic way rather than in a Chinese way which may cause misunder...This paper discusses the lexical approach in college English teaching and learning. The lexical approach can help students learn to use English in an idiomatic way rather than in a Chinese way which may cause misunderstanding or confusion of native English speakers. As for the college English Teaching in China, the lexical approach works better than the traditional word-based teaching and learning. It can help students to learn ＂real＂ or ＂authentic＂ English and improve the students＇ ability to use English in all-around way.展开更多
It is doubtless that vocabulary acquisition plays a crucial role in using a foreign language. When vocabulary gets the attention it deserves, that is, when students acquire explicit vocabulary through deep processing ...It is doubtless that vocabulary acquisition plays a crucial role in using a foreign language. When vocabulary gets the attention it deserves, that is, when students acquire explicit vocabulary through deep processing and re-encountering, they should also be aware that vocabulary acquisition is a task that involves various cognitive strategies. In this paper, some typical disadvantages of current word teaching are mainly analyzed, and suggestions for more efficient lexical oresentation are provided.展开更多
The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates t...The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates the two closely related but different concepts in terms of their effects on language structures, temporal dimension and spatial/social dimension. Finally, the pedagogical implications are discussed.展开更多
Languages embody a lot of words that are considered as synonyms, and people just take it for granted that such words are identical in meaning without any discrimination. However, a corpus-based approach to the study o...Languages embody a lot of words that are considered as synonyms, and people just take it for granted that such words are identical in meaning without any discrimination. However, a corpus-based approach to the study of the collocational behavior of the two frequently-used pairs of synonyms （selection and option, ill and sick） reveals significant discrepancies in the use of these two pairs of synonyms by Chinese English learners and native speakers. According to the analysis, the major problems lie in the current ways of vocabulary teaching and learning. This paper aims to highlight the important role of the corpus-based collocational research in English vocabulary teaching and learning. In the end, some suggestions concerning vocabulary teaching and leaming are put forward on the basis of corpus-based research.展开更多
This paper attempts at an in-depth exploration of lexical mismatching, a pattern of vocabulary errors. In this paper, errors per se were collected from 107 writing samples of Chinese college students, and then investi...This paper attempts at an in-depth exploration of lexical mismatching, a pattern of vocabulary errors. In this paper, errors per se were collected from 107 writing samples of Chinese college students, and then investigated from a variety of linguistic perspectives. Traditional theoretical approaches, i.e. CA and EA, are incorporated in the source analysis for a more comprehensive interpretation. Hopefully, the findings of the study will shed lights on lexical instruction and acquisition in the field of SLA.展开更多
This paper focuses on manifestations of negative transfer of native language at lexical level reflected in Chinese college students＇ English writing. A classification as well as its exemplification is offered concern...This paper focuses on manifestations of negative transfer of native language at lexical level reflected in Chinese college students＇ English writing. A classification as well as its exemplification is offered concerning all these lexical transfer errors. And the cause of formation is analyzed for the corresponding class of lexical transfer.展开更多
The paper first introduces to readers what culture really is, and then focuses on the lexical differences in Chinese and English ——lexical vacancy and lexical association. Through a detailed analysis, it is conclude...The paper first introduces to readers what culture really is, and then focuses on the lexical differences in Chinese and English ——lexical vacancy and lexical association. Through a detailed analysis, it is concluded that lexical differences between Chinese and English result from cultural diversities, with which particular languages are associated. Obviously, culture plays a significant role in determining the uniqueness of a lexical system. Therefore, the lexical differences caused by culture should be taken into account in any cross-cultural exchange.展开更多
文摘As the reverse of language acquisition, language attrition refers to the loss of language ability resulting from little or no use of certain languages over a period of time. Among the three factors of language, vocabulary tends to be more vulnerable to attrition compared with syntax and phoneme. Therefore, a study based on vocabulary attrition is of greater importance. By reviewing the literatures on language attrition and outlining the influencing factors of language attrition, the paper tends to figure out the corresponding strategies which are effective in college English vocabulary teaching.
文摘Vocabulary is a fundamental element of a language. It undertakes the task of conveying semantic meanings. And it guarantees the implement of language communication. Thus, accumulation of a certain amount of vocabulary and the master of proper use of them is the essential condition of skillful employment of a language. The current lexical teaching in College English is far from satisfaction. Based on the findings of psycholinguistic research, this paper intends to explore an effective way to help the students enlarge their vocabulary and use them correctly with the help of various psychological associations with English vocabulary through analysis of some lexical mistakes committed in students＇ daily writing exercises.
文摘Much research has been done on how to help students to improve their language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but how to help students with the acquisition of vocabulary which is essential to the development of language skills has been neglected. This paper is an attempt to explore the teacher＇s role in helping students with vocabulary acquisition. Word knowledge is discussed, selection of words to be taught, techniques for presentation and strategies for self-learning.
文摘The paper tries to explore how to use games in teaching English vocabulary in kindergartens. It starts with the introduction of definitions of the game and the characteristics of the game, then lists the types of the game. Based on an analysis of present situation of English vocabulary teaching in kindergartens, the author points out the importance of teaching English vocabulary through games in kindergarten. Finally, the author explains how to use games to teach English vocabulary in kindergartens.
文摘The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to strategy use of Thai pre-university students in Thailand. The subjects of the investigation were selected based on convenience and availability. A researcher-generated language learning strategy questionnaire with the Alpha coefficient （α）. 96 were used as the main instrument for the data collection. The questionnaire was designed based on information taken from the students＇ interview. The variables for the present investigation include extra-class support and level of language proficiency. The four extracted factors emerged as a result of varimax rotation conducted on the correlations of 20 in-class language learning strategies, which varied significantly in relation to the two variables. The four factors includes Factor 1 strategies for strategies for the classroom preparation, Factor 2 strategies for learning new vocabulary in the classroom lessons, Factor 3 strategies for solving classroom problems, and Factor 4 strategies for concentrating while studying in class. The result of the varimax rotation shows that all of the four factors were found strongly related to extra-class support and level of language proficiency.
文摘Based on empirical research and qualitative analysis, this paper aims to explore the effects of interlingual strategies on L2 vocabulary teaching. The results show that, during L2 vocabulary teaching process, the proper application of interlingual strategies can effectively facilitate the memorization of new words, and the bilingual method （both English explanation and Chinese translation） is welcomed by most subjects. Therefore, using L1 as a means of semantization or as a tool for checking and validating L2 learners＇ understanding of word meaning should not be completely rejected, especially for adult Chinese EFL learners.
文摘The teaching model of English lexicology based on tasks and network starts by follow philosophy of intuitive thinking and using the task-based teaching method. It is characteristic mg of the educational five consecutive stages of students＇ presentation of PPT, the teacher＇s evaluation, the teacher＇s presentation, classroom interaction, and summary to enable students actively participate in class teaching and to guide them to construct RVL （the root-based vector lexicon）. The lexicon is constructed with the help of vector in the form of a diamond structure by utilizing the root ＂anthrop＂ functioning as a priming root and roots like ＂vest＂, ＂vor＂, ＂hab＂, ＂mov＂, and ＂somn＇ serving as target roots it motivates directly. The lexicon avails to accept new roots and make them mixed with existing roots by meaning relation or collocation to help students retrieve words effectively and enhance their ability of studying English vocabulary
文摘Studies prove that there are strong relationships between vocabulary development and reading comprehension. In English, there is a relatively close relationship between the vocabulary size and English language proficiency. Reading represents the primary way that ESL learners in China can learn on their own beyond the classroom. But vocabulary size in reading comprehension strongly limits the sorts of texts that they can read with ease. First, the problems Chinese EFL learners and teachers confront in comprehensive reading are revealed. And then some feasible ways of helping learners build word size in real teaching practice are demonstrated.
文摘Words are the basic material of language. Vocabulary is one of the important standards for measuring English levels. Mastering a certain amount of vocabulary is the key to learning English well. However, the obstructions of learning vocabulary still exist. According to students＇ psychological features, the author discusses fresh and flexible ways of English vocabulary teaching. It makes vocabulary teaching vivid and easy to understand and memorize. This paper discusses some methods that how the teachers learn to teach words and how the students learn to grasp words, which based on the importance and the current situation of vocabulary teaching in middle school.
文摘The acquisition of word knowledge, in terms of breadth and depth, has a fundamental impact on language learning. A comprehensive framework of word knowledge is therefore needed to help language learners master all the aspects of word knowledge. This paper proposed a framework of word knowledge based on the literature review of the field. The pedagogical implications of the word knowledge framework were then proposed and discussed critically. Finally, it is proposed that syllabus designers need to consider the possibility of incorporating ＂word knowledge framework＂ into syllabus.
文摘EFL （English as a Foreign Language） speaking is a very demanding skill that requires learners＇ socio-pragmatic as well as strategic competence in any interactional situation, and lexis proves to play a crucial role in this process. However, few studies have investigated how both EFL teachers and learners view and analyze situations in which learners are not producing enough spoken language in class, and the reasons behind them. The present study will pinpoint the significant role of lexis in Moroccan learners＇ speaking production. To this end, 40 EFL teachers and 200 Moroccan high school students are surveyed and interviewed to reveal their perceptions of the speaking skill and the corresponding high significance of lexis in this instance. Results show that both teachers and learners identify vocabulary deficiency as the main factor behind students＇ inability to speak English. In the present paper, among the many suggestions that could be proposed to deal with this situation, it is argued that one efficient way would be to assist the students during the process of L2 （second language） vocabulary learning through vocabulary learning strategy instruction. Pedagogical and research implication will be given in response to the difficulties encountered in this area as have been identified by the EFL teachers and learners surveyed.
文摘This paper discusses the lexical approach in college English teaching and learning. The lexical approach can help students learn to use English in an idiomatic way rather than in a Chinese way which may cause misunderstanding or confusion of native English speakers. As for the college English Teaching in China, the lexical approach works better than the traditional word-based teaching and learning. It can help students to learn ＂real＂ or ＂authentic＂ English and improve the students＇ ability to use English in all-around way.
文摘It is doubtless that vocabulary acquisition plays a crucial role in using a foreign language. When vocabulary gets the attention it deserves, that is, when students acquire explicit vocabulary through deep processing and re-encountering, they should also be aware that vocabulary acquisition is a task that involves various cognitive strategies. In this paper, some typical disadvantages of current word teaching are mainly analyzed, and suggestions for more efficient lexical oresentation are provided.
文摘The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates the two closely related but different concepts in terms of their effects on language structures, temporal dimension and spatial/social dimension. Finally, the pedagogical implications are discussed.
文摘Languages embody a lot of words that are considered as synonyms, and people just take it for granted that such words are identical in meaning without any discrimination. However, a corpus-based approach to the study of the collocational behavior of the two frequently-used pairs of synonyms （selection and option, ill and sick） reveals significant discrepancies in the use of these two pairs of synonyms by Chinese English learners and native speakers. According to the analysis, the major problems lie in the current ways of vocabulary teaching and learning. This paper aims to highlight the important role of the corpus-based collocational research in English vocabulary teaching and learning. In the end, some suggestions concerning vocabulary teaching and leaming are put forward on the basis of corpus-based research.
文摘This paper attempts at an in-depth exploration of lexical mismatching, a pattern of vocabulary errors. In this paper, errors per se were collected from 107 writing samples of Chinese college students, and then investigated from a variety of linguistic perspectives. Traditional theoretical approaches, i.e. CA and EA, are incorporated in the source analysis for a more comprehensive interpretation. Hopefully, the findings of the study will shed lights on lexical instruction and acquisition in the field of SLA.
文摘This paper focuses on manifestations of negative transfer of native language at lexical level reflected in Chinese college students＇ English writing. A classification as well as its exemplification is offered concerning all these lexical transfer errors. And the cause of formation is analyzed for the corresponding class of lexical transfer.
文摘The paper first introduces to readers what culture really is, and then focuses on the lexical differences in Chinese and English ——lexical vacancy and lexical association. Through a detailed analysis, it is concluded that lexical differences between Chinese and English result from cultural diversities, with which particular languages are associated. Obviously, culture plays a significant role in determining the uniqueness of a lexical system. Therefore, the lexical differences caused by culture should be taken into account in any cross-cultural exchange.
