The presentation aims at addressing the most frequently applied strategies for language learning adopted by Polish students of English at the university level. For the purpose of data collection, R. Oxford＇s Strategy...The presentation aims at addressing the most frequently applied strategies for language learning adopted by Polish students of English at the university level. For the purpose of data collection, R. Oxford＇s Strategy Inventory for Language Learning （SILL） is adopted. The analysis is an attempt at identifying common existing patterns or preferred ways of language processing among learners at advanced level of language mastery.展开更多
This paper presents the results of the research conducted at the English language course of the students of Polytechnic of Medimurje in Cakovec, Croatia. The purpose of the research was to introduce the method of stud...This paper presents the results of the research conducted at the English language course of the students of Polytechnic of Medimurje in Cakovec, Croatia. The purpose of the research was to introduce the method of students＇ presentations in foreign language teaching, as well as the topics related to the culture and civilization of the English-speaking countries. After the introductory lectures on how the presentation on the given topic in the English language should be prepared, and after the presentations were delivered by the students during one semester, the results of the questionnaires which the students had to solve at the beginning and the end of the semester, were compared. The goal of the research was to examine the extent in which the students acquired the contents presented to them in such a way. The obtained results are satisfactory, although they have not fully met the expectations. However, if the problems and flaws are identified and addressed, the method can be further improved and better results achieved, both regarding the foreign language competencies, as well as multicultural awareness of young people.展开更多
The purpose of college English teaching is to cultivate students ＇ English proficiency, one is listening, speaking, reading, writing, translation ability, on the other hand is the ability to think in English. Among t...The purpose of college English teaching is to cultivate students ＇ English proficiency, one is listening, speaking, reading, writing, translation ability, on the other hand is the ability to think in English. Among them, listening, reading is input, speaking, writing, translation is output. Chinese college students is learning foreign language in a non-native environment, which requires students to have a certain amount of input, output while there are plenty of opportunities; English thinking mainly refers to the critical thinking skills （Critical thinking）, which is using fluent English to consider things speculatively and express their views on the basis of listening, speaking reading, writing, and the translation.展开更多
China English is defined as a developing variety of international English spoken in China with some characteristic features at the level of phonology, grammar, lexis and pragmatics. The authors present the analysis of...China English is defined as a developing variety of international English spoken in China with some characteristic features at the level of phonology, grammar, lexis and pragmatics. The authors present the analysis of the use of the first-person plural pronoun we by Chinese senior English majors in spoken English as a way of illustrating how the pragmatic features of these students＇ choice of first-person pronoun manifest according to their social positions. Analysis finds that for these speakers we is used in ways that are consistent with wo-men, first person plural pronoun in Chinese, which is often used ambiguously for non-specific reference. Findings indicate that speakers lacking social power will use the pronoun to reproduce a mainstream or generic discourse. The authors conclude by arguing that Chinese university students＇ use of we can simultaneously be seen as an expression of their English language proficiency and as an adherence to Chinese cultural and pragmatic norms.展开更多
文摘The presentation aims at addressing the most frequently applied strategies for language learning adopted by Polish students of English at the university level. For the purpose of data collection, R. Oxford＇s Strategy Inventory for Language Learning （SILL） is adopted. The analysis is an attempt at identifying common existing patterns or preferred ways of language processing among learners at advanced level of language mastery.
文摘This paper presents the results of the research conducted at the English language course of the students of Polytechnic of Medimurje in Cakovec, Croatia. The purpose of the research was to introduce the method of students＇ presentations in foreign language teaching, as well as the topics related to the culture and civilization of the English-speaking countries. After the introductory lectures on how the presentation on the given topic in the English language should be prepared, and after the presentations were delivered by the students during one semester, the results of the questionnaires which the students had to solve at the beginning and the end of the semester, were compared. The goal of the research was to examine the extent in which the students acquired the contents presented to them in such a way. The obtained results are satisfactory, although they have not fully met the expectations. However, if the problems and flaws are identified and addressed, the method can be further improved and better results achieved, both regarding the foreign language competencies, as well as multicultural awareness of young people.
文摘The purpose of college English teaching is to cultivate students ＇ English proficiency, one is listening, speaking, reading, writing, translation ability, on the other hand is the ability to think in English. Among them, listening, reading is input, speaking, writing, translation is output. Chinese college students is learning foreign language in a non-native environment, which requires students to have a certain amount of input, output while there are plenty of opportunities; English thinking mainly refers to the critical thinking skills （Critical thinking）, which is using fluent English to consider things speculatively and express their views on the basis of listening, speaking reading, writing, and the translation.
文摘China English is defined as a developing variety of international English spoken in China with some characteristic features at the level of phonology, grammar, lexis and pragmatics. The authors present the analysis of the use of the first-person plural pronoun we by Chinese senior English majors in spoken English as a way of illustrating how the pragmatic features of these students＇ choice of first-person pronoun manifest according to their social positions. Analysis finds that for these speakers we is used in ways that are consistent with wo-men, first person plural pronoun in Chinese, which is often used ambiguously for non-specific reference. Findings indicate that speakers lacking social power will use the pronoun to reproduce a mainstream or generic discourse. The authors conclude by arguing that Chinese university students＇ use of we can simultaneously be seen as an expression of their English language proficiency and as an adherence to Chinese cultural and pragmatic norms.
