This letter evaluates the article by Gravina et al on ChatGPT’s potential in providing medical information for inflammatory bowel disease patients.While promising,it highlights the need for advanced techniques like r...This letter evaluates the article by Gravina et al on ChatGPT’s potential in providing medical information for inflammatory bowel disease patients.While promising,it highlights the need for advanced techniques like reasoning+action and retrieval-augmented generation to improve accuracy and reliability.Emphasizing that simple question and answer testing is insufficient,it calls for more nuanced evaluation methods to truly gauge large language models’capabilities in clinical applications.展开更多
In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing ...In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing multiple cases of language learners in conjunction with relevant theories and practical insights,the study uncovers a dynamic correlation between language motivation and speaking fluency.The research findings indicate that heightened language motivation can positively impact learners’speaking fluency,while improved oral skills,in turn,bolster learners’language confidence and motivation.Building on these insights,the study proposes impactful teaching approaches,such as cultivating learners’enthusiasm for language acquisition,providing diverse opportunities for oral practice,and fostering active engagement in language communication.These strategies are designed to enhance language motivation and speaking fluency among learners,offering valuable guidance and reference for educators.展开更多
Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thes...Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thesis aims to investigate the present state of CLT implementation and identify the factors influencing its execution within English major classrooms at Chinese universities from a student perspective.30 students responded to the questionnaire and 5 students participated in interviews to provide detailed insights.Through analysis,it was observed that CLT has been widely used in English classes and received positive feedback from students.Factors including the Test-oriented Educational system,teacher factors,student factors,and the Chinese traditional Confucius idea about teaching have an important impact on its implementation.Additionally,this article offers potential recommendations aimed at reconciling the CLT Approach with the Chinese educational context.展开更多
In early childhood education,language education is a crucial component,yet in kindergarten teaching,there often exists issues such as“emphasis on knowledge and neglect of practice.”To address this problem,teachers n...In early childhood education,language education is a crucial component,yet in kindergarten teaching,there often exists issues such as“emphasis on knowledge and neglect of practice.”To address this problem,teachers need to incorporate children’s literature in a reasonable manner to create a conducive environment for language education for young children.This article analyzes and discusses the significance of integrating children’s literature into kindergarten language education activities,and proposes strategies for addressing the current issues in kindergarten language education activities and conducting them based on children’s literature.展开更多
This editorial explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence(AI)in identifying conflicts of interest(COIs)within academic and scientific research.By harnessing advanced data analysis,pattern recogni...This editorial explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence(AI)in identifying conflicts of interest(COIs)within academic and scientific research.By harnessing advanced data analysis,pattern recognition,and natural language processing techniques,AI offers innovative solutions for enhancing transparency and integrity in research.This editorial discusses how AI can automatically detect COIs,integrate data from various sources,and streamline reporting processes,thereby maintaining the credibility of scientific findings.展开更多
Beyond the stories,Golding spends much effort on an issue called"impotence of language"in his works,especially Lord of the Flies and Darkness Visible.Thus Golding's language view is worthwhile to researc...Beyond the stories,Golding spends much effort on an issue called"impotence of language"in his works,especially Lord of the Flies and Darkness Visible.Thus Golding's language view is worthwhile to research.With help of Lacan's theory of signifier and signified,this paper made a primary glance about Golding's language view within the two novels.展开更多
Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in ...Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in order to help whose who are interested in this field have a preliminary understanding of it.展开更多
A smattering of articles on the importance of language play to second language acquisition and language teaching pedagogy have begun to appear in both academic journals and conferences in recent years.Anne Pomerantz a...A smattering of articles on the importance of language play to second language acquisition and language teaching pedagogy have begun to appear in both academic journals and conferences in recent years.Anne Pomerantz and Nancy D.Bell's Learning to Play,Playing to Learning:FL Learners as Multicompetent Language Users reconsiders how instances of spontaneous,creative language play can be of help to language learning.This paper first briefly summarizes the main idea of the article,then it makes a critical point-to point review.展开更多
Spoken language and written language serve different functions in communication.It’s necessary for English teachers to know the differences between them in order to teach effectively.This thesis analyzes the differen...Spoken language and written language serve different functions in communication.It’s necessary for English teachers to know the differences between them in order to teach effectively.This thesis analyzes the differences between spoken language and written language in four respects and their influence in English teaching.展开更多
The connection between culture and language education is an important topic.This article is mainly to discuss the influence of the cultural dimension in foreign language education,including: the relationship between c...The connection between culture and language education is an important topic.This article is mainly to discuss the influence of the cultural dimension in foreign language education,including: the relationship between cultural and language,the role of cultural understanding in language learning;and the role of language unserstanding in learning about culture.展开更多
Nowadays teaching English as a foreign language is becoming more and more important in Tibetan education.Since Ti-betan education system is complicated,Tibetan college students are facing many problems which interfere...Nowadays teaching English as a foreign language is becoming more and more important in Tibetan education.Since Ti-betan education system is complicated,Tibetan college students are facing many problems which interfere with their EFL learning.By carrying on a mini qualitative study of interviewing two Tibetan college students,this paper mainly discusses the major prob-lems and causes of the Tibetan college students on EFL learning on linguistic and cultural perspectives,and attempts to suggestsome solutions.展开更多
Abstract:Various characteristics can influence students’second language acquisition and language development,which includes age,gender,personality,cognitive ability,motivation,learning strategies and so on.Among all ...Abstract:Various characteristics can influence students’second language acquisition and language development,which includes age,gender,personality,cognitive ability,motivation,learning strategies and so on.Among all these factors mentioned,motivation factor that is categorized into learner factors affects learner’s learning effect to a great extent.In this paper,motivation characteristic that influences second language learning are discussed.At last,some strategies on the real classroom teaching application are provided after the discussion,which aims at making contribution to the second language teaching process as well as students’language development.展开更多
Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,tho...Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,though some researchers hold different opinions about influence of categories and degree.展开更多
Legal language is a pretty formal language.As part of legal language,legislative language has all the basic features of legal language and legislative language has an accurate,plain,solemn,rigorous style.People interp...Legal language is a pretty formal language.As part of legal language,legislative language has all the basic features of legal language and legislative language has an accurate,plain,solemn,rigorous style.People interprete legislative language and act in accordance with laws.On the contrary,behaviors and certain events also influence the characteristics of legislative language,even trigger some conflicts with it.Confronted with some advantaged influence,legislators have to make some compromises or change the characteristics of legislative language.However,legislators should adhere to remain represantations of laws to resist disadvantaged impacts.As a result,it is need to research how behaviors and certain events influence legislative language.展开更多
This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible con...This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible connection between theories and the Chinese ELT classroom in specific,in which it focuses on the requirements of CET 4 examination.By doing so,this article tries to offer some suggestions that could be used in the classroom.展开更多
There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motiva...There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motivation and attitude,are the focus ofthis thesis.This thesis aims to analyze the role played by motivation and attitude in foreign language learning.展开更多
Vocabulary, asabearerofmeaning, isconsidered to be the central to language and ofcritical importance to the language acquisition. Learners will subconsciously use their mother tongue in learning a second language, so ...Vocabulary, asabearerofmeaning, isconsidered to be the central to language and ofcritical importance to the language acquisition. Learners will subconsciously use their mother tongue in learning a second language, so the mother tongue has a considerable influence on the way a second language is learnt. Languages are different from each other and these differences among languages are called language distance. Language distance isthe majorsource affecting the second language vocabulary acquisition. Clearly, the more aware learnersare of the similarities and differencesbetween L1 and L2, the easierthey will find it to master. However, because of the different conceptual knowledge and'thinking forspeaking', learnersoften produce nonnative wordsorexpressions, even errors, troubled by the trace of the mothertongue. Multi-word items are somehow the exception ratherthan the rule since the mothertongue cannot provide support in the areaof multi-word items.展开更多
With economy increasing globalization, English as an international language of its important position can not be ignored. English teaching in China has been attached to great importance. Among the four basic skills of...With economy increasing globalization, English as an international language of its important position can not be ignored. English teaching in China has been attached to great importance. Among the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, writing is considered a high-level cognitive behavior, it reflects the author's way of thinking and cognitive characteristics. Chinese students learning English, will be more or less influenced by the mother tongue without doubt, this would be contrary to the requirements of Standard English. Language migration theory in the field of applied linguistics is a controversial topic. Language migration, that is, the impact of mother tongue on second language acquisition process, is a central issue in applied linguistics, language acquisition and language teaching. The research of Language transfer is an important component of the study of second language acquisition. The correct understanding to the language of the migration will help us deepen their understanding of second language acquisition. This article will focus on the phenomenon of migrations in the different languages, especially between the Chinese and English展开更多
According to an error analysis on Chinese college students' writing,the native language and culture have great influence onsecond-language writing.On the basis of error analysis,this paper put forward some counter...According to an error analysis on Chinese college students' writing,the native language and culture have great influence onsecond-language writing.On the basis of error analysis,this paper put forward some countermeasures to improve Chinese students' Eng-lish writing skill.展开更多
文摘This letter evaluates the article by Gravina et al on ChatGPT’s potential in providing medical information for inflammatory bowel disease patients.While promising,it highlights the need for advanced techniques like reasoning+action and retrieval-augmented generation to improve accuracy and reliability.Emphasizing that simple question and answer testing is insufficient,it calls for more nuanced evaluation methods to truly gauge large language models’capabilities in clinical applications.
文摘In this study,we aim to investigate the reciprocal influence between language motivation and English speaking fluency among language learners,and to draw implications for effective teaching methodologies.By analyzing multiple cases of language learners in conjunction with relevant theories and practical insights,the study uncovers a dynamic correlation between language motivation and speaking fluency.The research findings indicate that heightened language motivation can positively impact learners’speaking fluency,while improved oral skills,in turn,bolster learners’language confidence and motivation.Building on these insights,the study proposes impactful teaching approaches,such as cultivating learners’enthusiasm for language acquisition,providing diverse opportunities for oral practice,and fostering active engagement in language communication.These strategies are designed to enhance language motivation and speaking fluency among learners,offering valuable guidance and reference for educators.
文摘Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thesis aims to investigate the present state of CLT implementation and identify the factors influencing its execution within English major classrooms at Chinese universities from a student perspective.30 students responded to the questionnaire and 5 students participated in interviews to provide detailed insights.Through analysis,it was observed that CLT has been widely used in English classes and received positive feedback from students.Factors including the Test-oriented Educational system,teacher factors,student factors,and the Chinese traditional Confucius idea about teaching have an important impact on its implementation.Additionally,this article offers potential recommendations aimed at reconciling the CLT Approach with the Chinese educational context.
文摘In early childhood education,language education is a crucial component,yet in kindergarten teaching,there often exists issues such as“emphasis on knowledge and neglect of practice.”To address this problem,teachers need to incorporate children’s literature in a reasonable manner to create a conducive environment for language education for young children.This article analyzes and discusses the significance of integrating children’s literature into kindergarten language education activities,and proposes strategies for addressing the current issues in kindergarten language education activities and conducting them based on children’s literature.
文摘This editorial explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence(AI)in identifying conflicts of interest(COIs)within academic and scientific research.By harnessing advanced data analysis,pattern recognition,and natural language processing techniques,AI offers innovative solutions for enhancing transparency and integrity in research.This editorial discusses how AI can automatically detect COIs,integrate data from various sources,and streamline reporting processes,thereby maintaining the credibility of scientific findings.
文摘Beyond the stories,Golding spends much effort on an issue called"impotence of language"in his works,especially Lord of the Flies and Darkness Visible.Thus Golding's language view is worthwhile to research.With help of Lacan's theory of signifier and signified,this paper made a primary glance about Golding's language view within the two novels.
文摘Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
文摘Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in order to help whose who are interested in this field have a preliminary understanding of it.
文摘A smattering of articles on the importance of language play to second language acquisition and language teaching pedagogy have begun to appear in both academic journals and conferences in recent years.Anne Pomerantz and Nancy D.Bell's Learning to Play,Playing to Learning:FL Learners as Multicompetent Language Users reconsiders how instances of spontaneous,creative language play can be of help to language learning.This paper first briefly summarizes the main idea of the article,then it makes a critical point-to point review.
文摘Spoken language and written language serve different functions in communication.It’s necessary for English teachers to know the differences between them in order to teach effectively.This thesis analyzes the differences between spoken language and written language in four respects and their influence in English teaching.
文摘The connection between culture and language education is an important topic.This article is mainly to discuss the influence of the cultural dimension in foreign language education,including: the relationship between cultural and language,the role of cultural understanding in language learning;and the role of language unserstanding in learning about culture.
文摘Nowadays teaching English as a foreign language is becoming more and more important in Tibetan education.Since Ti-betan education system is complicated,Tibetan college students are facing many problems which interfere with their EFL learning.By carrying on a mini qualitative study of interviewing two Tibetan college students,this paper mainly discusses the major prob-lems and causes of the Tibetan college students on EFL learning on linguistic and cultural perspectives,and attempts to suggestsome solutions.
文摘Abstract:Various characteristics can influence students’second language acquisition and language development,which includes age,gender,personality,cognitive ability,motivation,learning strategies and so on.Among all these factors mentioned,motivation factor that is categorized into learner factors affects learner’s learning effect to a great extent.In this paper,motivation characteristic that influences second language learning are discussed.At last,some strategies on the real classroom teaching application are provided after the discussion,which aims at making contribution to the second language teaching process as well as students’language development.
文摘Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,though some researchers hold different opinions about influence of categories and degree.
文摘Legal language is a pretty formal language.As part of legal language,legislative language has all the basic features of legal language and legislative language has an accurate,plain,solemn,rigorous style.People interprete legislative language and act in accordance with laws.On the contrary,behaviors and certain events also influence the characteristics of legislative language,even trigger some conflicts with it.Confronted with some advantaged influence,legislators have to make some compromises or change the characteristics of legislative language.However,legislators should adhere to remain represantations of laws to resist disadvantaged impacts.As a result,it is need to research how behaviors and certain events influence legislative language.
文摘This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible connection between theories and the Chinese ELT classroom in specific,in which it focuses on the requirements of CET 4 examination.By doing so,this article tries to offer some suggestions that could be used in the classroom.
文摘There are various affective factors which have a profound influence on foreign language learning,such as aptitude,social-psychological factors and emotion,etc,among which the social-psychological factors,namely,motivation and attitude,are the focus ofthis thesis.This thesis aims to analyze the role played by motivation and attitude in foreign language learning.
文摘Vocabulary, asabearerofmeaning, isconsidered to be the central to language and ofcritical importance to the language acquisition. Learners will subconsciously use their mother tongue in learning a second language, so the mother tongue has a considerable influence on the way a second language is learnt. Languages are different from each other and these differences among languages are called language distance. Language distance isthe majorsource affecting the second language vocabulary acquisition. Clearly, the more aware learnersare of the similarities and differencesbetween L1 and L2, the easierthey will find it to master. However, because of the different conceptual knowledge and'thinking forspeaking', learnersoften produce nonnative wordsorexpressions, even errors, troubled by the trace of the mothertongue. Multi-word items are somehow the exception ratherthan the rule since the mothertongue cannot provide support in the areaof multi-word items.
文摘With economy increasing globalization, English as an international language of its important position can not be ignored. English teaching in China has been attached to great importance. Among the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, writing is considered a high-level cognitive behavior, it reflects the author's way of thinking and cognitive characteristics. Chinese students learning English, will be more or less influenced by the mother tongue without doubt, this would be contrary to the requirements of Standard English. Language migration theory in the field of applied linguistics is a controversial topic. Language migration, that is, the impact of mother tongue on second language acquisition process, is a central issue in applied linguistics, language acquisition and language teaching. The research of Language transfer is an important component of the study of second language acquisition. The correct understanding to the language of the migration will help us deepen their understanding of second language acquisition. This article will focus on the phenomenon of migrations in the different languages, especially between the Chinese and English
文摘According to an error analysis on Chinese college students' writing,the native language and culture have great influence onsecond-language writing.On the basis of error analysis,this paper put forward some countermeasures to improve Chinese students' Eng-lish writing skill.