Double Threshold in bi- and multilingual contexts: Preconditions for positive language influence in English as an additional language [PDF]
Bi- and multilingualism has been shown to have positive effects on the attainment of third and additional lan-guages. These effects, however, depend on the type of bi- and multilingualism and the status of the languages involved (Cenoz 2003; Jessner 2006)
Simone eLechner, Peter eSiemund
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English Language Proficiency and Early School Attainment Among Children Learning English as an Additional Language. [PDF]
Abstract Children learning English as an additional language (EAL) often experience lower academic attainment than monolingual peers. In this study, teachers provided ratings of English language proficiency and social, emotional, and behavioral functioning for 782 children with EAL and 6,485 monolingual children in reception year ...
Whiteside KE, Gooch D, Norbury CF.
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Investment in Learning English as an Additional Language
Learning additional languages is an experience and a process influenced by numerous aspects. This article presents a qualitative case study focused on the aspects influencing the investment of seven learners of English as an additional language, all of ...
Pedro Felipe Ortega Prieto +3 more
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Speech-to-Speech Translation For A Real-world Unwritten Language [PDF]
We study speech-to-speech translation (S2ST) that translates speech from one language into another language and focuses on building systems to support languages without standard text writing systems.
Peng-Jen Chen +15 more
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Academic Literacies in a South African Writing Centre: Student Perspectives on Established Practices
Through a case study conducted in 2014 and 2015 at the University of X in South Africa, the researchers collected focus group and survey data to develop a better understanding of the kinds of students who use the university’s Writing Centre and their ...
Tyler Evans-Tokaryk +1 more
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Children aged 3–4 years (n = 876) were recruited from deprived areas in England, and a significant minority of the sample were second language learners.
Julie E. Dockrell +4 more
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“We Can’t Become Robots who Reproduce Texts”: Brazilian Students’ Narratives About the Presence of Literature in English Language Classes [PDF]
Considering that literature can work as an instigator of constructive emotions (ROSIEK, 2003), and given that the Sociocultural Historical Theory based on Vygotsky recognizes emotions as an important aspect of the individual’s development (VYGOTSKY, 1989)
Elisa Seerig +1 more
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Design of Digital Mental Health Platforms for Family Member Cocompletion: Scoping Review
Background The COVID-19 pandemic placed an additional mental health burden on individuals and families, resulting in widespread service access problems. Digital mental health interventions suggest promise for improved accessibility.
Ellen T. Welsh +5 more
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After decades of persistent dominance of monolingual approaches in language teaching, we are now witnessing a shift to pluralist pedagogical practices that recognize learners’ mother tongues (MTs) as a valuable resource.
Georgios Neokleous +2 more
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“English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology
In today’s globalized world it is increasingly important to consciously consider the terminology used when referencing others. The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss the perplexing array of loosely defined ESL-related terminology in ...
Nina Lee Webster, Chunlei Lu
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