The spoken English learning of non-English major learners is quite different from the English majors the learning ways. Therefore, it requires that the learners make changes and choices of the learing ways according t...The spoken English learning of non-English major learners is quite different from the English majors the learning ways. Therefore, it requires that the learners make changes and choices of the learing ways according to their specific characteristics and conditions, so as to enhance the efficiency of learning of English. This paper makes s concrete analysis about the necissesity of spoken learning major and non-English major learners, discusses the widespread problems on spoken English learning , especially means and the overall of English of English major and non-English major learners, and proposes some practical strategies that are applied in the process of spoken English learing.展开更多
In recent years, research emphasis in the field of SLA (second language acquisition) has shifted to the study of the learning process and behaviors of learners than that of teachers. Researches concerning the learn...In recent years, research emphasis in the field of SLA (second language acquisition) has shifted to the study of the learning process and behaviors of learners than that of teachers. Researches concerning the learners' language learning strategies and learning styles have been conducted in different cultural backgrounds. However, comparatively speaking, there are few studies focusing on the relationship between language learning strategies and learning style preferences in English learning among Chinese students. This paper elaborates on the research questions and hypotheses according to the English Learning Questionnaire, which consists primarily of SILL (Strategy Inventory for Language Learning) (Oxford, 1990) and PLSP (Perceptual Learning Style Preference) Survey (Reid, 1987) to identify their English learning strategy uses and learning style preferences. Then, with statistical analysis (by SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions)) of the results of the questionnaire, discussions are made on the correlation between learning strategies, learning style preferences, and their gender differences, followed by pedagogical implications for English teaching and learning in the university settings in China.展开更多
The aim of this study was to improve EFL learners' English listening and speaking skills at a State University in Turkey, School of Foreign Languages, Department of Basic English B1 and BI+ groups through task-based...The aim of this study was to improve EFL learners' English listening and speaking skills at a State University in Turkey, School of Foreign Languages, Department of Basic English B1 and BI+ groups through task-based activities. The participants were 56 in total, studying in the academic year of 2014-2015 Spring Fall. The instruments used for collecting data were 16 lesson plans and the speaking and listening quiz results as post-tests. The data were statistically analyzed by mean, max, and min values of the scores. Teaching process and the lesson plans were recorded by researcher then presented in essay form. After the implementation and the post-tests, the participants' opinions about the task were collected as an interview. The results of the study showed that B1 groups did not get significant results from listening test and get nearly significant scores from speaking test while the listening and speaking results of BI+ groups through task-based learning after the implementations were highly significant, which shows that their participation in the task-based activities in the classroom reflected the results positively. Also the students' opinions about task-based learning and teaching activities were respectively positive. As a result, it can be said that task-based activities play a significant role in improving listening and speaking skills in EFL settings.展开更多
The listening teaching to students should not be a passive acceptance process, but the use ot knowledge and non-knowledge of the language of all language information analysis processing and reconstruction of the infor...The listening teaching to students should not be a passive acceptance process, but the use ot knowledge and non-knowledge of the language of all language information analysis processing and reconstruction of the information process. The paper shows the information that listeners accept relates to a variety of factors, which is a complex psychological process and proactive thinking process. However, due to the weak language basics, unhealthy hearing psychological and incorrect hearing and learning methods seriously affect and hinder the improvement of the hearing ability of college students. Therefore, how to improve the English listening comprehension become the majority of English learners continue to explore the issues. To the right way to learn in a short period of time to improve the level of English listening, it is necessary to grasp the scientific and reasonable learning strategy.展开更多
文摘The spoken English learning of non-English major learners is quite different from the English majors the learning ways. Therefore, it requires that the learners make changes and choices of the learing ways according to their specific characteristics and conditions, so as to enhance the efficiency of learning of English. This paper makes s concrete analysis about the necissesity of spoken learning major and non-English major learners, discusses the widespread problems on spoken English learning , especially means and the overall of English of English major and non-English major learners, and proposes some practical strategies that are applied in the process of spoken English learing.
文摘In recent years, research emphasis in the field of SLA (second language acquisition) has shifted to the study of the learning process and behaviors of learners than that of teachers. Researches concerning the learners' language learning strategies and learning styles have been conducted in different cultural backgrounds. However, comparatively speaking, there are few studies focusing on the relationship between language learning strategies and learning style preferences in English learning among Chinese students. This paper elaborates on the research questions and hypotheses according to the English Learning Questionnaire, which consists primarily of SILL (Strategy Inventory for Language Learning) (Oxford, 1990) and PLSP (Perceptual Learning Style Preference) Survey (Reid, 1987) to identify their English learning strategy uses and learning style preferences. Then, with statistical analysis (by SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions)) of the results of the questionnaire, discussions are made on the correlation between learning strategies, learning style preferences, and their gender differences, followed by pedagogical implications for English teaching and learning in the university settings in China.
文摘The aim of this study was to improve EFL learners' English listening and speaking skills at a State University in Turkey, School of Foreign Languages, Department of Basic English B1 and BI+ groups through task-based activities. The participants were 56 in total, studying in the academic year of 2014-2015 Spring Fall. The instruments used for collecting data were 16 lesson plans and the speaking and listening quiz results as post-tests. The data were statistically analyzed by mean, max, and min values of the scores. Teaching process and the lesson plans were recorded by researcher then presented in essay form. After the implementation and the post-tests, the participants' opinions about the task were collected as an interview. The results of the study showed that B1 groups did not get significant results from listening test and get nearly significant scores from speaking test while the listening and speaking results of BI+ groups through task-based learning after the implementations were highly significant, which shows that their participation in the task-based activities in the classroom reflected the results positively. Also the students' opinions about task-based learning and teaching activities were respectively positive. As a result, it can be said that task-based activities play a significant role in improving listening and speaking skills in EFL settings.
文摘The listening teaching to students should not be a passive acceptance process, but the use ot knowledge and non-knowledge of the language of all language information analysis processing and reconstruction of the information process. The paper shows the information that listeners accept relates to a variety of factors, which is a complex psychological process and proactive thinking process. However, due to the weak language basics, unhealthy hearing psychological and incorrect hearing and learning methods seriously affect and hinder the improvement of the hearing ability of college students. Therefore, how to improve the English listening comprehension become the majority of English learners continue to explore the issues. To the right way to learn in a short period of time to improve the level of English listening, it is necessary to grasp the scientific and reasonable learning strategy.