Language learning is a complicated process which is influenced by many factors,including cognitive factors,environmental factors and affective factors.The importance of affective factors in language learning has gaine...Language learning is a complicated process which is influenced by many factors,including cognitive factors,environmental factors and affective factors.The importance of affective factors in language learning has gained increasing attention in recent years.Based on the affective filter hypothesis(Krashen,1985),this study mainly investigates four important affective factors,namely,attitude,character,inhibition,and teacher-student empathy.Through a questionnaire survey,this study analyzes the current situation of learning affections of high school and college students,and compares their influence on second language acquisition.The results show that attitude,inhibition,and teacher-student empathy affected high school students more than college students,and character affected neither high school students nor college students.The results provide some implications for English teaching.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
In present-day world foregrounding the booming globalization, there is possibly no one who still doubts the formidable position of English as an international language, who still questions the immense necessity and ur...In present-day world foregrounding the booming globalization, there is possibly no one who still doubts the formidable position of English as an international language, who still questions the immense necessity and urgency of learning English as a second language. Therefore, nothing is more rewarding than a clear-cut perception of age factor in second language acquisition that help learners young or old improve their English proficiency if not a native-like level. Among the full repertoire of ideas and arguments concerning age factor in second language acquisition, the critical period hypothesis is undoubtedly the chief character in the center of the stage.展开更多
As the development of the economy and technology as well as the education,more and more people begin to learn English.There are many factors that can affect the learning effect,such as emotion,motivation,environment a...As the development of the economy and technology as well as the education,more and more people begin to learn English.There are many factors that can affect the learning effect,such as emotion,motivation,environment and etc,but the most important one should be the environment factor.The learners only be put into the target language,they can experience the real language,and make progress in a relatively short period of time.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of age factor to second language acquisition and to explore if a critical period for L2 learners does exist. The literature review, presents different theories ...The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of age factor to second language acquisition and to explore if a critical period for L2 learners does exist. The literature review, presents different theories that contributed to the findings how does age factor relates to second language acquisition. After a text-to-text discussion, most of the evidences show that age factor negatively correlates the second language acquisition. But the factors relate to the age, such as the learning styles, the motivation to learn, individual differences and learning environment. All those variables are also important factors that will affect the rate of second language acquisition in various developmental stages of the learners.展开更多
In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the bette...In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the better and would get good competence to learn language well, meanwhile others believe that adult have more strong motivation and competence.Based on the Brain Plasticity Theory and the Critical Period Hypothesis, and the intention of this thesis is to reveal such a hypothesis that the younger the learner who starts to learn a second language, the greater performance that he will achieve like a native does, through the comparative research between children and adults. The subjects are 100 Chinese learners who begin learning at different levels and ages. According to the results of integrated scores and a collection of the data in the questionnaire, an analysis show that the results acquired would be consistent with the hypothesis.The intention of this research is not only to argue which is better, earlier or later, but also an trial, through investigation and study, to provide some insights and suggestion to the existent issues, especially the children second language education and college English study in China.展开更多
As we all know,there are many factors affecting Second language acquisition,such as age,intelligence,environment,emotion and so on.Age is considered as one of the most important individual factors among all these.The ...As we all know,there are many factors affecting Second language acquisition,such as age,intelligence,environment,emotion and so on.Age is considered as one of the most important individual factors among all these.The researches about age arevery important to educational policy-making and curriculum-planning.It is believed that children always have superiority in sec-ond language acquisition when compared with adults.This is supported by Lenneberg's Critical Period Hypothesis.This papertalks about the relationship between age and second language acquisition and after which some teaching suggestion will be given.展开更多
Goalsetting, as one of the most important meta-cognitive strategies in learning, has gained considerable attention (Bruce,2011). A number of studies have focused on the positive effect of goal setting in sustaining mo...Goalsetting, as one of the most important meta-cognitive strategies in learning, has gained considerable attention (Bruce,2011). A number of studies have focused on the positive effect of goal setting in sustaining motivation, promoting self-efficacy andfostering autonomy. However, few research seems to examine the factors that influence second language learners’goal setting. Thecurrent study aims to address this gap by investigating the goal setting processes of two postgraduate learners at Tianjin ForeignStudies Universities. Interviews were triangulated to obtain a deep understanding. Findings revealed that motivation, self-efficacy,learning strategy, time management can all have influences on the language learners’goal-setting.展开更多
this article generalized factors that affect listening comprehension. It stated that both internal and external factors are important in listening comprehension.
Second language acquisition is a complex psychological process which comprises acquirement of phonetics,vocabulary,grammar and many unacquainted points.Facing a new linguistic system that represents a different cultur...Second language acquisition is a complex psychological process which comprises acquirement of phonetics,vocabulary,grammar and many unacquainted points.Facing a new linguistic system that represents a different culture and a novel way of thinking,the learners have to work hard to cross the boundary of language for mastering it.This needs not only a simple literal course,but also a psychological one that mainly refers to sensations,attitudes and mood which are called the affective factors.This essay aims at discussing the related affective factors in second language acquisition that may have a positive or negative impact on the effect of mastering a second language for learners because the positive emotions can play an effective role in language learning practice of quickening the language acquisition while the negative emotions are a hindrance of mental perception,comprehension,and memory function.Thus,applying those positive affective factors during the process is a vital way to help learners study English effectively.展开更多
With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars...With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars home and abroad have shared their thoughts to this topic.From the perspective of Chinese personal learners,three of main factors which influence their Second Language Acquisition will be briefly discussed in this essay,including learning strategy,learners’personality and learners’motivation.展开更多
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 gra...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.展开更多
文摘Language learning is a complicated process which is influenced by many factors,including cognitive factors,environmental factors and affective factors.The importance of affective factors in language learning has gained increasing attention in recent years.Based on the affective filter hypothesis(Krashen,1985),this study mainly investigates four important affective factors,namely,attitude,character,inhibition,and teacher-student empathy.Through a questionnaire survey,this study analyzes the current situation of learning affections of high school and college students,and compares their influence on second language acquisition.The results show that attitude,inhibition,and teacher-student empathy affected high school students more than college students,and character affected neither high school students nor college students.The results provide some implications for English teaching.
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In present-day world foregrounding the booming globalization, there is possibly no one who still doubts the formidable position of English as an international language, who still questions the immense necessity and urgency of learning English as a second language. Therefore, nothing is more rewarding than a clear-cut perception of age factor in second language acquisition that help learners young or old improve their English proficiency if not a native-like level. Among the full repertoire of ideas and arguments concerning age factor in second language acquisition, the critical period hypothesis is undoubtedly the chief character in the center of the stage.
文摘As the development of the economy and technology as well as the education,more and more people begin to learn English.There are many factors that can affect the learning effect,such as emotion,motivation,environment and etc,but the most important one should be the environment factor.The learners only be put into the target language,they can experience the real language,and make progress in a relatively short period of time.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of age factor to second language acquisition and to explore if a critical period for L2 learners does exist. The literature review, presents different theories that contributed to the findings how does age factor relates to second language acquisition. After a text-to-text discussion, most of the evidences show that age factor negatively correlates the second language acquisition. But the factors relate to the age, such as the learning styles, the motivation to learn, individual differences and learning environment. All those variables are also important factors that will affect the rate of second language acquisition in various developmental stages of the learners.
文摘In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the better and would get good competence to learn language well, meanwhile others believe that adult have more strong motivation and competence.Based on the Brain Plasticity Theory and the Critical Period Hypothesis, and the intention of this thesis is to reveal such a hypothesis that the younger the learner who starts to learn a second language, the greater performance that he will achieve like a native does, through the comparative research between children and adults. The subjects are 100 Chinese learners who begin learning at different levels and ages. According to the results of integrated scores and a collection of the data in the questionnaire, an analysis show that the results acquired would be consistent with the hypothesis.The intention of this research is not only to argue which is better, earlier or later, but also an trial, through investigation and study, to provide some insights and suggestion to the existent issues, especially the children second language education and college English study in China.
文摘As we all know,there are many factors affecting Second language acquisition,such as age,intelligence,environment,emotion and so on.Age is considered as one of the most important individual factors among all these.The researches about age arevery important to educational policy-making and curriculum-planning.It is believed that children always have superiority in sec-ond language acquisition when compared with adults.This is supported by Lenneberg's Critical Period Hypothesis.This papertalks about the relationship between age and second language acquisition and after which some teaching suggestion will be given.
文摘Goalsetting, as one of the most important meta-cognitive strategies in learning, has gained considerable attention (Bruce,2011). A number of studies have focused on the positive effect of goal setting in sustaining motivation, promoting self-efficacy andfostering autonomy. However, few research seems to examine the factors that influence second language learners’goal setting. Thecurrent study aims to address this gap by investigating the goal setting processes of two postgraduate learners at Tianjin ForeignStudies Universities. Interviews were triangulated to obtain a deep understanding. Findings revealed that motivation, self-efficacy,learning strategy, time management can all have influences on the language learners’goal-setting.
文摘this article generalized factors that affect listening comprehension. It stated that both internal and external factors are important in listening comprehension.
文摘Second language acquisition is a complex psychological process which comprises acquirement of phonetics,vocabulary,grammar and many unacquainted points.Facing a new linguistic system that represents a different culture and a novel way of thinking,the learners have to work hard to cross the boundary of language for mastering it.This needs not only a simple literal course,but also a psychological one that mainly refers to sensations,attitudes and mood which are called the affective factors.This essay aims at discussing the related affective factors in second language acquisition that may have a positive or negative impact on the effect of mastering a second language for learners because the positive emotions can play an effective role in language learning practice of quickening the language acquisition while the negative emotions are a hindrance of mental perception,comprehension,and memory function.Thus,applying those positive affective factors during the process is a vital way to help learners study English effectively.
文摘With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars home and abroad have shared their thoughts to this topic.From the perspective of Chinese personal learners,three of main factors which influence their Second Language Acquisition will be briefly discussed in this essay,including learning strategy,learners’personality and learners’motivation.
文摘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.
