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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Classroom interaction and second language grit as predictors of college English achievement: the mediating role of learners' foreign language emotions. [PDF]
Front PsycholLu Q, Du Y, Zhai C, Liu W, Xu J.
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT English as a lingua franca (ELF) is increasingly used for communication in many EFL contexts, including Vietnam. Although Japan and Vietnam have a long history of economic cooperation, for practical reasons, English typically functions as the medium of communication between the two groups. This study examines Japanese expats who had studied or
Mark R. Freiermuth, Satomi Kanaya
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The Relationship Between College Students' Emotional Intelligence, Foreign Language Enjoyment, and L2 Willingness to Communicate: A Variable-Centered and Person-Centered Perspective. [PDF]
Behav Sci (Basel)Xiao Z, Jia J.
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Development of L2 Interactional Competence: Being a Story Recipient in L2 English Conversation
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT On the heels of the multilingual turn, more attention has been paid to the strengths of multilingual students, including translanguaging strategies. While existing empirical research examines student attitudes or intrinsic value, Situated Expectancy‐Value Theory indicates that for a strategy to be sustained and effective, students must also ...
Timothy James Elliot Neufeld +1 more
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Interactions between attained proficiency and length of exposure to lexical attrition of English as a second language. [PDF]
Front PsycholLi HH, Feng Y, Bao C, Bai Y.
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Interactional Competence in Second Language Acquisition [PDF]
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Information Systems Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled automation is often utilised in systems that perform human tasks. While useful, these technologies pose a risk of adverse consequences in the case of AI failures as they operate in open environments, learn and are subject to continuous updates.
Kari M. Koskinen +3 more
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Bidirectional Cross-Linguistic Interference in Spatial Cognition: Behavioural Evidence from Chinese Learners of French. [PDF]
Behav Sci (Basel)Xue L, Chen Z, Xu Z, Zhang Y.
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