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Word Associations in a Minoritised Language: The Case of Cymraeg (Welsh)
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As with many research strands in linguistics, word association (WA) literature is dominated by English language data. This paper (i) explores the extent to which methodologies developed to date are applicable to other languages—specifically, Welsh (Cymraeg)—and (ii) investigates what WA analysis can reveal about lexical organisation and ...
Tess Fitzpatrick +2 more
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Connecting development of pragmatic competence with the CEFR
Linguistica, 2014 The aim of this paper is to look at how The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) can facilitate research of pragmatic competence development. Central to developing pragmatic competence are the language functions (or speech acts) and the conventions of politeness. In particular, we focus on how Macedonian learners of English at B2
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Measuring Interactional Competence in a Japanese University EFL Speaking Context
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The ability to interact is an integral aspect of speaking proficiency. Therefore, methods of assessing interaction need to be incorporated into second language (L2) speaking tests. The main purpose of this exploratory study is to attempt to quantify interactional competence (IC) in a Japanese university EFL (English as a foreign language ...
Paul Garside
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Many existing rubrics for L2 argumentative writing prioritize form‐based linguistic accuracy and complexity while insufficiently addressing substantive argumentative rigor and effectiveness. This limitation is further complicated by cross‐cultural variation in rhetorical conventions and educational practices, which challenge the direct ...
Zihan Xu, Peiyun Liu
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On Linguistic Abilities, Multilingualism, and Linguistic Justice
Acta Universitatis Sapientiae: European and Regional Studies, 2016 The notion of linguistic justice should be related to the concept of linguistic ease, by which we mean the full social and communicative freedom of concern of the speaker in a given social interaction involving the use of language(s) present in the ...
Iannàccaro Gabriele +1 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the robustness of the motivation–grit–achievement relationship in second language (L2) reading and listening, extending previous research conducted on writing and speaking. To address increasing concerns regarding the validity of the binary‐type ideal self scale, the motivation variable is redefined using a better‐validated
Hitoshi Mikami, Toru Yamagami
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Development of Listening and Speaking Skills Teaching Materials Based on CEFR Level
Arabiyatuna: Jurnal Bahasa ArabThis research aims to develop effective and structured teaching materials in CEFR Level A1-A2-based Arabic listening and speaking skills for use in Alexandria Islamic School Bekasi.
Ramadhan Jabal Primadana +4 more
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Ushbu maqola CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) tizimi haqida hamda ushbu tizimdagi A1 dan C2 gacha bo‘lgan til darajalarining mazmuni, o‘quvchi nima qila olishi, kommunikativ kompetensiya talablari va baholash mezonlarini chuqur tahlil qiladi.
Xolmurotova Zilola +2 more
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How L2 Learners Negotiate Meaning in GenAI‐Supported Creative Writing
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This qualitative study explores how second language (L2) learners negotiate meaning and co‐construct knowledge with generative AI (GenAI) in a 12‐week multimodal creative writing project. Chinese middle school students (N = 75) created English picture books using a conversational GenAI agent supporting textual and text‐to‐image generation.
Zhihui Zhang +3 more
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Vocabulary Strategy Instruction in the Argentine EFL Context: Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Despite extensive research on vocabulary strategy instruction (VSI), little has been known about teachers’ perspectives on how it is understood and implemented in practice. This study investigated Argentinian EFL teachers’ priorities in vocabulary instruction, their perceived knowledge of learner strategies for spoken vocabulary, and factors ...
Isobel Kai‐Hui Wang, Andrew D. Cohen
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