Tandem-based learning is a way of collaborative learning with which two different language users communicate in theirtarget language. It implies that the both learners play a role as a teacher and learner. Through suf...Tandem-based learning is a way of collaborative learning with which two different language users communicate in theirtarget language. It implies that the both learners play a role as a teacher and learner. Through sufficient cooperative duration andexposure to their target language learning, their interest and motivation of translation majors were noticeably inspired. This programis sure to be very effective for foreign language learning, if the two principles are followed: principle of reciprocity and self-initia-tive.展开更多
The phenomenon of Anglicism is one of the hot linguistic topics which exists in almost every language in the world,especially in the French language.We look back to the history of English and French,and introduce the ...The phenomenon of Anglicism is one of the hot linguistic topics which exists in almost every language in the world,especially in the French language.We look back to the history of English and French,and introduce the definition and classification of Anglicism.Considering the predominant place of the UK and the USA in many fields,the English language undoubtedly becomes Lingua franca in recent years.In certain high-tech domains,there are some irreplaceable words or the words which can't be translated properly in the target language.In order to introduce relative concepts,we have to ask the original language for help.That's how the Anglicism appears.And since then,the Anglicism has grown rapidly.By analyzing the history of the two languages,the origin of Anglicism and its development,we try to find out whether the phenomenon of Anglicism causes positive or negative effects for the French language.展开更多
This paper aims to study the unique interlanguage phonological system of the L1 Cantonese learners of English in GuangdongProvince, including the roles of the differences between native language and target language, l...This paper aims to study the unique interlanguage phonological system of the L1 Cantonese learners of English in GuangdongProvince, including the roles of the differences between native language and target language, language transfer and other constraints dur-ing the interlanguage formation process. An experiment has been designed to test the pronunciation of targeted consonants of the voca-tional college students, who are English majors with Cantonese as native language but are also exposed to Mandarin for a long time. Re-sults show that the sounds that do not exist in native language are easily pronounced incorrectly. The phonological system the subjectsdevelop to substitute the targeted consonants is quite different from that of the L1 Cantonese learners from Hong Kong and is also variedfrom that of the L1 Mandarin learners from other province of China's Mainland. It confirms that the L1 Cantonese learners of English inGuangdong Province do have a unique phonological system in their interlanguage and that special attention should be paid by teachersduring the teaching of English pronunciation.展开更多
Translators always face dilemmas while translating source text into target text. Whether the language form is more important than the real underlying meaning is constantly a controversial issue in translation. In prac...Translators always face dilemmas while translating source text into target text. Whether the language form is more important than the real underlying meaning is constantly a controversial issue in translation. In practice, to keep the target text in the same genre and form as the source text and accurately render the original meaning from the author is highly difficult, especially in literature translation. Therefore, previous research regarding difficulties in translating various languages in diverse cultures are to be reviewed, followed by a more specific context in which literature translations from Chinese to English and English to Chinese are analyzed. Difficulties exposed in these translations are dealt with by experienced translators who employ various strategies. How effective these translations are in transmitting the original source language in both form and other functions are then evaluated. Moreover, the impacts that culture have on translation are further discussed. It comes to conclude that translators may apply effective methods to minimize the gap between source language and target language, despite being unable to exactly render the meaning and form of the source text, especially when over one source language is involved.展开更多
This paper examines the function of mother tongue in second or foreign language teaching and learning, focusing on the case of Chinese learners of English. The use of L1 in L2 vocabulary teaching is studied by summari...This paper examines the function of mother tongue in second or foreign language teaching and learning, focusing on the case of Chinese learners of English. The use of L1 in L2 vocabulary teaching is studied by summarizing relevant theories and by analyzing an example of how Chinese teachers introduce new words to students. The influence of L1 in L2 vocabulary learning is explored through studying three major negative transfers of Chinese learners of English with abundant common and typical examples.Seven implications for L2 teachers are listed as the result of my study.展开更多
This paper introduces and compares two western translating theories represented by Horace and Jerome. According to the discussions, the author found both models have their own importance in the field of translation; f...This paper introduces and compares two western translating theories represented by Horace and Jerome. According to the discussions, the author found both models have their own importance in the field of translation; furthermore, they may be used in the same text to produce a good translation that satisfies both parties.展开更多
As the influence of English as a world language is becoming very powerful,many researchers have focused on the rela⁃tionship between the financial condition of the student family and English proficiency.Consequences w...As the influence of English as a world language is becoming very powerful,many researchers have focused on the rela⁃tionship between the financial condition of the student family and English proficiency.Consequences were very significant:the im⁃pact of family economic conditions on children's English academic achievement is very critical.An alternative to problem-solving is the provision of various training programs that can improve a teacher's English skills.展开更多
The main objective of CLT is to help students create meaningful language acquisition,rather than perfect grammar struc⁃ture or native accent.The methods of teaching a second language are varied.It is important to find...The main objective of CLT is to help students create meaningful language acquisition,rather than perfect grammar struc⁃ture or native accent.The methods of teaching a second language are varied.It is important to find the proper balance.No single teaching method can achieve teaching objectives.展开更多
This thesis is about the skills of practical writing for Tour Guide.This article dissertates several points--the interpretation of the source language,structure of the target language and choice of the right word,that...This thesis is about the skills of practical writing for Tour Guide.This article dissertates several points--the interpretation of the source language,structure of the target language and choice of the right word,that should be given more attention in translation.As a Tour Guide,one needs to have these skills and the ability of describing sceneries beautifully and accurately by writing.展开更多
文摘Tandem-based learning is a way of collaborative learning with which two different language users communicate in theirtarget language. It implies that the both learners play a role as a teacher and learner. Through sufficient cooperative duration andexposure to their target language learning, their interest and motivation of translation majors were noticeably inspired. This programis sure to be very effective for foreign language learning, if the two principles are followed: principle of reciprocity and self-initia-tive.
文摘The phenomenon of Anglicism is one of the hot linguistic topics which exists in almost every language in the world,especially in the French language.We look back to the history of English and French,and introduce the definition and classification of Anglicism.Considering the predominant place of the UK and the USA in many fields,the English language undoubtedly becomes Lingua franca in recent years.In certain high-tech domains,there are some irreplaceable words or the words which can't be translated properly in the target language.In order to introduce relative concepts,we have to ask the original language for help.That's how the Anglicism appears.And since then,the Anglicism has grown rapidly.By analyzing the history of the two languages,the origin of Anglicism and its development,we try to find out whether the phenomenon of Anglicism causes positive or negative effects for the French language.
文摘This paper aims to study the unique interlanguage phonological system of the L1 Cantonese learners of English in GuangdongProvince, including the roles of the differences between native language and target language, language transfer and other constraints dur-ing the interlanguage formation process. An experiment has been designed to test the pronunciation of targeted consonants of the voca-tional college students, who are English majors with Cantonese as native language but are also exposed to Mandarin for a long time. Re-sults show that the sounds that do not exist in native language are easily pronounced incorrectly. The phonological system the subjectsdevelop to substitute the targeted consonants is quite different from that of the L1 Cantonese learners from Hong Kong and is also variedfrom that of the L1 Mandarin learners from other province of China's Mainland. It confirms that the L1 Cantonese learners of English inGuangdong Province do have a unique phonological system in their interlanguage and that special attention should be paid by teachersduring the teaching of English pronunciation.
文摘Translators always face dilemmas while translating source text into target text. Whether the language form is more important than the real underlying meaning is constantly a controversial issue in translation. In practice, to keep the target text in the same genre and form as the source text and accurately render the original meaning from the author is highly difficult, especially in literature translation. Therefore, previous research regarding difficulties in translating various languages in diverse cultures are to be reviewed, followed by a more specific context in which literature translations from Chinese to English and English to Chinese are analyzed. Difficulties exposed in these translations are dealt with by experienced translators who employ various strategies. How effective these translations are in transmitting the original source language in both form and other functions are then evaluated. Moreover, the impacts that culture have on translation are further discussed. It comes to conclude that translators may apply effective methods to minimize the gap between source language and target language, despite being unable to exactly render the meaning and form of the source text, especially when over one source language is involved.
文摘This paper examines the function of mother tongue in second or foreign language teaching and learning, focusing on the case of Chinese learners of English. The use of L1 in L2 vocabulary teaching is studied by summarizing relevant theories and by analyzing an example of how Chinese teachers introduce new words to students. The influence of L1 in L2 vocabulary learning is explored through studying three major negative transfers of Chinese learners of English with abundant common and typical examples.Seven implications for L2 teachers are listed as the result of my study.
文摘This paper introduces and compares two western translating theories represented by Horace and Jerome. According to the discussions, the author found both models have their own importance in the field of translation; furthermore, they may be used in the same text to produce a good translation that satisfies both parties.
文摘As the influence of English as a world language is becoming very powerful,many researchers have focused on the rela⁃tionship between the financial condition of the student family and English proficiency.Consequences were very significant:the im⁃pact of family economic conditions on children's English academic achievement is very critical.An alternative to problem-solving is the provision of various training programs that can improve a teacher's English skills.
文摘The main objective of CLT is to help students create meaningful language acquisition,rather than perfect grammar struc⁃ture or native accent.The methods of teaching a second language are varied.It is important to find the proper balance.No single teaching method can achieve teaching objectives.
文摘This thesis is about the skills of practical writing for Tour Guide.This article dissertates several points--the interpretation of the source language,structure of the target language and choice of the right word,that should be given more attention in translation.As a Tour Guide,one needs to have these skills and the ability of describing sceneries beautifully and accurately by writing.