Differences Between Children’s First Language Acquisition and Adults’Second Language Acquisition

There is an apparent contrast between children’s first language acquisition and adults’second language acquisition,which are mainly manifested in the following three aspects:age difference,difference in learning process and motivation difference.This paper will analyze these three differences in detail,and combine the analysis results to guide second language pedagogical implications according to the current situation.

Anderson's Cognitive Theory and Learning Strategy Studies in Second Language Acquisition

Second language acquisition can not be understood without addressing the interaction between language and cognition. Cognitive theory can extend to describe learning strategies as complex cognitive skills. Theoretical developments in Anderson’s production systems cover a broader range of behavior than other theories, including comprehension and production of oral and written texts as well as comprehension, problem solving, and verbal learning.Thus Anderson’s cognitive theory can be served as a rationale for learning strategy studies in second language acquisition.

The Implications of Krashen’s Second Language Acquisition Theory on College English Teaching

Krashen's second language acquisition theory consists of language input theory,emotion filtering theory and languageoutput theory.In order to apply Krashen's second language acquisition theory to college English teaching,it is suggested to commence from the acquisition and learning theories to optimize the teaching environment and methods.On the basis of language input theory,emotional filtering theory and language output theory,English input quality could be improved,students'learning interests could be stimulated and English practical teaching could be accelerated respectively.

A Comparison of the lexical processing in Children's Word Acquisition and in Adults' Word Learning

Children can acquire knowledge of their mother tongue easily in a relatively short time,whereas adults are too inferior to bear the comparison in learning a second language.This paper sets out to study the background and process of children's and adults' language learning,make comparison and contrast,and find out an effective way to promote adults' second language learning.

Nature or Nurture—On the Development of Children's Language

Referring to children's development,especially the development of children's language,there is a question that people are very interested in,that is,does the development of children's language on earth depend on innate inheritance or postnatal environment? In order to answer this question,this paper begins with the definition of the development of children's language,then,expounds some theories on language acquisition,finally,finds out the crucial factors influencing the development of children's language.

中国儿童早期英语否定转移习得:基于使用的语言习得理论下的个案研究

英语否定转移是中国儿童英语习得的难点之一,目前学界研究成果数量较少,方法单一,尤其缺乏纵向个案研究,习得效果不理想。对一名随父母在澳大利亚生活并在当地就读小学的中国儿童A进行时长13个月的纵向追踪,建立语料库分6个阶段进行研究。结果显示,中国儿童的英语否定转移习得以高频典型范例为基础逐渐扩张,儿童二语习得遵循基于高频典型范例的习得机制。中国儿童在早期英语否定转移中出现习得错误,源于一种“固化、杂糅、连带固化机制”,在语言习得过程中,频率会带来固化效应从而有利于语言的习得,但高频率的构式也有可能与相关构式产生杂糅并引起习得错误,习得错误通过连带固化效应进一步在竞争中占据优势,最终产生顽固错误。中国儿童二语习得,一是要利用高频典型范例的锚定作用促进儿童语言习得,二是要警惕高频典型范例与相关构式的杂糅而产生的习得错误,三是要对习得错误及时干预从而避免连带固化现象。

The Effects of Learner’s Individual Differences on the Written Corrective Feedback

From the perspective of individual learner differences,this paper aims to show the readers an outline of the influence of individual learner differences on written corrective feedback.Based on 200 eighth and ninth grade junior high school students’thinking patterns and tests,60 students were selected as subjects in this study.Based on the comparative analysis and error analysis in second language acquisition as the main theoretical basis,this study analyzed the common types of errors in the use of nonpredicate verbs in junior high school students and their causes.There are three main questions in this study:how about the error frequency of the five forms(present participle,past participle,infinitive,gerund and independent nominative structure)in the nonpredicate verb learning of junior high school students?What kind of mistakes do junior high school students make in the process of learning non-predicate verbs?According to the conclusion of the investigation and research,the author puts forward some suggestions from the aspects of teachers and students in the last part of the article.

城市语言接触经典案例MLE研究述评

多元文化伦敦英语(简称MLE)是二十世纪后期在伦敦内城工人阶层社区年轻人群体中出现的一种与少数民族相关的新方言变体,保罗·柯斯威尔在MLE项目研究中首次提出该概念。MLE起源具有多样化特征,说话人来自不同种族和文化背景,最有可能是由于语言接触和第二语言群体习得的结果。MLE研究被称为关于城市接触方言的经典案例。关于MLE新方言变体的研究对制定合理的语言规划和政策、提高少数群体的社会地位、促进社会和谐发展具有重要的现实意义。

大学英语网络平台教学资源模块的构建

基于克拉申第二语言习得理论及教师和学生的需求分析,从等级题库、视听英语及文化之旅等八个方面设计了网络平台教学资源模块,探讨了资源汲取方法.通过满意度评估,表明该资源模块适用性强,资源丰富,能使大学英语的教与学双方受益匪浅,有助于实现各自既定的目标.

第二语言环境与少数民族幼儿汉语习得关系探究

语言环境是社会使用语言文字的基本面貌。儿童语言认知结构的形成与儿童言语能力的形成发展、儿童所处的语言环境都是密不可分的。文章通过梳理第二语言环境的概念,探究第二语言环境与少数民族幼儿汉语习得关系,旨在为新疆少数民族双语教师更好地进行双语教学和提高少数民族幼儿汉语习得质量提供参考。

中国儿童早期外语教育的几点思考

神经心理学的研究表明,语言的习得有其临界期,而第二语言习得的临界期问题一直未得到证实。认知心理学的研究也表明,语言对认知发展既有促进又有阻碍作用。而在中国,英语作为外语,缺乏真实的语用环境。这无疑会对儿童的英语习得造成障碍。因此,中国儿童的早期英语教育问题应从中国的国情出发,以促进儿童全面发展为目标,合理安排,不能提倡越早越好。

儿童母语习得与成人二语习得的差异对外语教学的启示

通过对比儿童母语习得与成人二语习得的进程,指出两者之间的明显差异,主要表现在以下五个方面:年龄的差异、语言习得机制的差异、语言习得环境的差异、语言习得动机与需要的差异、语言习得方式的差异。通过对这些差异的分析与研究,结合儿童母语习得理论,提出了几点关于母语自然习得应用于成人二语习得中的建议。

关键期理论与第二语言学习的时机和方式

关键期理论及其相关研究表明 :正规学习环境中 ,年龄对二语习得的作用并不十分重要。我国目前教学条件下 ,盲目追求外语学习低龄化存在许多隐患 ,它有碍儿童外语能力发展 ,同时也影响儿童母语学习和对母语文化的认同。外语学习时机和方式的选择应充分考虑到实际教学条件。

从儿童母语习得谈儿童二语习得年龄及双语教学

从语言习得理论入手,分析儿童母语习得过程,并从语言功能角度解释儿童习得第二语言年龄因素的重要性,进而提出提高双语教学质量的建议:一是重视语音语调;二是尽量创造真实的语言环境;三是培养学生兴趣,寓教于乐。

儿童母语习得和成人外语学习的比较

通过对比儿童习得母语和成人学习外语的进程,指出这两者之间存在明显差别,具体表现在4个方面:1)语言行为习惯不同;2)语言的功能需求不同;3)习得(学习)的机制(程序)不同;4)互动激活的程度和联结强度不同。由于成人学习外语和儿童习得母语是两个不同的过程,因而理论上的指导意义是有限的,必须认识到成人外语学习中有意识和主观学习的重要作用和开发联接强度的重要意义。

情感因素对儿童英语二语习得的影响

随着英语在我国的逐渐普及,英语初学者已经出现了低龄化、少儿化的特点。儿童与成人在第二语言习得方面有共同之处,但是由于年龄、性格、学习动机以及自我概念的不同与成人又有差异。通过分析三例儿童学习英语的情况,探索情感因素对儿童英语学习的影响,并提出相应的几点建议。

家园配合对幼儿二语习得积极影响的个案研究

当前,英语学习热潮延伸至学龄前儿童阶段。儿童第二语言的习得也成为语言学家们关注的重点课题之一。笔者结合当前幼儿英语教育教学现状,根据对笔者女儿三岁到五岁阶段对英语的习得过程的观察,发现家庭和幼儿园多方面有效结合可以促进幼儿二语习得。

语块对儿童初学者学习英语的借鉴意义

英语中存在大量的语块。第二语言习得理论和认知心理学研究发现,儿童模仿能力强,具有很强的记忆能力。语块的特点使儿童在初学英语时便关注语言中的语篇层次,有利于语言运用能力的培养。通过观察儿童学习英语发现:特定交际对话中简单的句型框架,配以语义性强的词汇可以帮助儿童学习者轻松习得英语,建立英语学习的兴趣,帮助儿童早期形成有利的英语学习意识。

小学教育专业高级英语课程教学改革探索

小学教育专业英语方向的课程设置和教学内容必须以培养合格的小学英语教师为目的。为了满足师范教育的需求,现行的小学教育专业高级英语课程的教学内容必须进行改革,把儿童第二语言学习与教学的理论融入高级英语课的教学内容之中。