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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examined English vocabulary learning by using three types of flashcards: paper flashcards, non‐gamified mobile application (app) flashcards (i.e., digital flashcards), and gamified mobile app flashcards (i.e., gamified flashcards) in a privately owned language institute in Iran.
Ali Soyoof +3 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Well‐being is increasingly recognized as a key psychological construct of success and persistence in second language (L2) learning, yet limited research has examined how individual psychological‐emotional resources interact to shape it. To bridge this gap, this study explores how L2 grit and self‐efficacy influence L2 learners’ well‐being ...
Şafak Uçmaz
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The impact of strategy intervention on second language (L2) listening development has been explored in various contexts; however, research on both implicit and explicit listening strategy interventions for young learners remains limited.
Pelin Irgin, Munevver Ilgun‐Dibek
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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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CEFR Labelling and Assessment Services
, 2022 AbstractOur pilot project aims to develop a set of text collections and annotation tools to facilitate the creation of datasets (corpora) for the development of AI classification models. These classification models can automatically assess a text’s reading difficulty on the levels described by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
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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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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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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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Issues on the initial impact of CEFR in Thailand and the region
Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2019 This paper outlines the revised version of the Common European Framework of Reference Languages: Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CEFR, 2018), followed by the Frameworks of Reference for English Language Education in Thailand (FRELE-TH). The approaches
Joseph Foley
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