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Formulaic Language Sequences in Discourse and Narrative: Constructionist Approach [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The article provides a review of the language theories in the cognitive perspective maintaining that formulaic sequences are linguistic elements which are perceived as fixed and prefabricated wholes that can be retrieved from memory at the time of ...
Чугу С. Д.
core  

Developing Pre‐Service Teachers’ Digital Self‐Efficacy Through Self‐Directed Language Learning

open access: yesInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Contemporary online language learning typically involves the use of multiple digital platforms. Drawing on digital self‐efficacy and self‐directed learning theories, this study investigates the self‐directed language learning experience of 19 pre‐service teachers as they navigate the affordances of two platforms, Duolingo and ChatGPT.
Yingqiu Chen, Louisa Buckingham
wiley   +1 more source

On the monotonicity of sequences of quadrature formulae

open access: yesNumerische Mathematik, 1992
LetI(f)?L(f)=? k=0 r ? ?=0 vk?1 a k? f (?)(X k ) be a quadrature formula, and let {S n (f)} n=1 ? be successive approximations of the definite integralI(f)=? 0 1 f(x)dx obtained by the composition ofL, i.e.,S n(f)=L(? n ), where $$\varphi _n (x) = \frac{1}{n}\sum\nolimits_{k = 0}^{n - 1} {f\left( {\frac{{k + x}}{n}} \right)} $$ . We prove sufficient
openaire   +1 more source

How L2 Learners Negotiate Meaning in GenAI‐Supported Creative Writing

open access: yesInternational 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
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring English Language Learners’ Vocabulary Knowledge and Usage When Speaking

open access: yesInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vocabulary forms a fundamental component of speaking ability, as it enables speakers to convey meaning accurately, fluently, and effectively. Although the relationship between vocabulary and speaking has been investigated to some extent, gaps remain in understanding the link between learners’ vocabulary knowledge and their speaking proficiency,
Junyan Guo, Martin East
wiley   +1 more source

The relationship between formulaic sequences and EFL reading comprehension [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The main focus of this study was to investigate the relationship between recognition and understanding of formulaic sequences (FSs) and L2 reading comprehension.
Khou, Moloud Babaee
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Developing Chatbot Pragmatics Through Prompting Instruction in AI‐Assisted Communicative Practice

open access: yesInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This quasi‐experimental study examines the impact of short‐term prompting instruction on the communicative performance of Czech learners of English in human–chatbot interaction, conceptualizing their prompting behavior as a context‐specific manifestation of pragmatic competence.
Alexey Tymbay
wiley   +1 more source

Improving second language academic presentations with formulaic sequences [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This paper describes an action research study involving teaching formulaic sequences to a group of students on an English language course at a Japanese university with the aim of improving their academic presentations.
ディキンソン, ポール   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The Development of Formulaic Language in L2 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The prevalence of formulaic language in language use has been acknowledged for long, and in the past decade research around formulaic language seems to have increased considerably.
奥脇, 奈津美
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Making requests at work: An examination of phrase frames in workplace email communication

open access: yesIbérica
As a method of business communication, emails play an essential role in establishing relationships and support systems among colleagues, partners, and sponsors to achieve business goals.
Detong Xia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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