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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Kazakhstan has emerged as a non‐traditional destination for international students through the expansion of English‐medium instruction and government‐funded scholarship schemes. This convergent mixed‐methods study examines how degree‐seeking international students from non‐Commonwealth of Independent States countries adapt to academic ...
Kymbat Yessenbekova, Anas Hajar
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The Development and Validation of the Chinese Vocabulary Levels Test
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In response to the increasing need for effective Chinese vocabulary assessments, this study developed the Chinese Vocabulary Levels Test (CVLT), a test designed for intermediate‐level Chinese as a second or foreign language (CSL/FL) learners, based on the vocabulary lists (levels 4–6) from the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for ...
Shiwei Qi, Ailan Fu
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The Academic Literacy of International Postgraduate Students in Australia: A Cause for Concern?
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article discusses the academic literacy challenges faced by international postgraduate students at a South Australian university and evaluates the effectiveness of existing institutional support mechanisms. Drawing on survey data, the study highlights significant difficulties in academic reading, writing, and spoken communication, with ...
Werner Botha +6 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Collaborative writing has attracted increasing attention in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction due to its potential to enhance learners’ writing competence. However, few studies have examined the comparative effects of collaborative versus independent writing on EFL learners’ individual performance, especially in higher‐order ...
Ting Huang, Chenze Wu, Wenkang Zhang
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The Power Structure in Vietnam after the Japanese Coup De Force and the "Power Vacuum" in the August Revolution [PDF]
, 2017 Pham Hong Tung
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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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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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Using an intersectional life course perspective to understand familial environment and its impact on sexuality development among Asian American sexual minority college students. [PDF]
Cult Health SexKieu TK, Galper EF, Sorin CR, Bloom BE.
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Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving worldwide, enabling greater flexibility and applicability to the field of language translation within healthcare. Australia is currently one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries in the world, creating a growing pressure on translators to ensure there is equitable and ...
Oliver Leslie +5 more
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