Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’E...Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’English listening comprehension based on the author’s 20 years of teaching experience.Through systematic analysis of both linguistic and non-linguistic factors,the study proposes targeted teaching methodologies to enhance students’listening proficiency.The research highlights the importance of integrated skill development,psychological factors in language acquisition,and effective listening strategies.Practical classroom techniques are suggested,including the combination of listening and speaking practice,motivation enhancement approaches,and systematic training in listening strategies.The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions addressing multiple dimensions of listening comprehension difficulties in Chinese EFL learners.展开更多
Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Liste...Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Listening is one of the most fundamental and difficult courses in the curriculum for college students who are English majors.The simultaneous interpreting training method of shadowing is used in English News Listening Classes in helping students improve their language skill of listening and speaking.In fulfilling a teacher’s pedagogical performance of dialoguing and fusion of horizons,still one thing is important,i.e.,solidarity triggered between students and teacher,which is the good or the ethical choice between students and teacher.In English News Listening Classes,“道”or“the way(Dao)”is shadowing.In teaching English News Listening,a“dialogue”of shadowing could be achieved between students and teacher is even more significant than that of other courses.This paper intends to present the dialogic ethical triggering of fusion of horizons in class.In another word,students’knowing could be guided by teacher’s dialogic ethical triggering in English News classes.In voicing out the language,knowing in listening and speaking could help students have confidence in not only their language skills but in conquering their difficulties in their life.Teaching English News Listening at Northeastern University(NEU)in this way since 2013 has turned out to be good for students’growth and maturation in life.展开更多
Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD...Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.展开更多
After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independe...After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independent colleges,this paper analyzes the difficulties in the news listening part of the CET-4 reform based on the characteristics of English news,and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to develop students’proficiency in English news listening.展开更多
For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties d...For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties during their listening practice.To address these challenges,open intelligent laboratories equipped with digital technology provide effective solutions.These laboratories offer a diverse range of listening resources,exposing students to various accents and topics,which helps them adapt to different listening styles and improve comprehension.Additionally,they provide simulated tests and interactive exercises that replicate exam conditions,allowing students to practice time management and develop effective test-taking strategies.Furthermore,artificial intelligence algorithms integrated into these labs analyze students’strengths and weaknesses,offering personalized feedback and targeted recommendations for improvement.By leveraging smart technology in education,intelligent laboratories can significantly enhance students’listening skills and CET-4 performance,facilitating more effective learning and advancing educational practices.This paper examines the primary challenges students face in CET-4 listening preparation and explores how digital tools in open intelligent laboratories can be utilized to develop effective preparation strategies.展开更多
Visual and pictorial materials are extensively used in teaching listening comprehension textbooks. Although the use of still image is currently implemented in some distinguished testing systems, video test is not a po...Visual and pictorial materials are extensively used in teaching listening comprehension textbooks. Although the use of still image is currently implemented in some distinguished testing systems, video test is not a popular modality due to the fact that this kind of test may result in test-takers＇ confusion during the test. In the present study, a sample of 80 Iranian EFL （English as a Foreign Language） students was selected to compare their performance on three different modalities of listening test： audio-only test, pictorial （listening with still image test）, and visual （video） listening test. The analysis of one-way repeated measure ANOVA （Analysis of Variance） was used to compare the students＇ scores. The results of Bonferroni Post Hoc Test confirm that there were significant differences in scores among audio-only, pictorial, and visual tests. The results of this study highlight the greater performance of students in pictorial listening test which is statistically significant.展开更多
This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence technology,particularly the chatbot ChatGPT,in college English listening and speaking instruction,as well as its impact on educational models.The article ...This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence technology,particularly the chatbot ChatGPT,in college English listening and speaking instruction,as well as its impact on educational models.The article first analyzes the current state of college English listening and speaking education,highlighting issues such as uneven distribution of educational resources,insufficient teaching conditions,and outdated teaching methods.It then defines ChatGPT and discusses its characteristics,explaining the necessity of integrating ChatGPT into college English listening and speaking classes from the perspectives of teachers,students,and pedagogy.Finally,the paper proposes innovative application methods for ChatGPT in college English listening and speaking instruction,including enhancing speaking and listening teaching,providing personalized feedback,and promoting students’autonomous learning abilities.The introduction of ChatGPT not only enriches teaching resources and enhances the authenticity and interactivity of learning but also drives educational models towards a more flexible and efficient direction.展开更多
Editor's Note:If you learn about the history of Mohe Camel Farm and get close to the ordinary people there,listening to their historical tales,you would firmly believe that the hustle and bustle has gradually beco...Editor's Note:If you learn about the history of Mohe Camel Farm and get close to the ordinary people there,listening to their historical tales,you would firmly believe that the hustle and bustle has gradually become silent after 70 years.Whenever the bells hanging on the camels ring again,the greatest camel caravans in human history will never be forgotten.This is because the camel bells not only represent the past but also the direction of advancement.展开更多
The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,t...The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,therefore,listening skills should be given due importance.展开更多
Listening is the primary method to access language information.It is an essential part of L2(second language)teaching but also the most difficult skill to master for L2 learners.Based on this,it is necessary to analyz...Listening is the primary method to access language information.It is an essential part of L2(second language)teaching but also the most difficult skill to master for L2 learners.Based on this,it is necessary to analyze learners’needs in listening.This article aims to conduct a needs analysis of a selected learner from Iraq and describe course material selection and design.Methods including questionnaires,interviews,and observation were used to collect data.Additionally,targeted 60-minute online listening activities were designed.It was found that listening activities can improve both listening and speaking skills.Thus,language teaching should be student-oriented,and subsequent course materials and activity design should be selected based on the analysis of students’needs.展开更多
Foreign language education involves not only language education but also cultural education.It is the new mission of today’s foreign language education to integrate Chinese traditional culture into foreign language t...Foreign language education involves not only language education but also cultural education.It is the new mission of today’s foreign language education to integrate Chinese traditional culture into foreign language teaching and cultivate foreign language talents who can tell Chinese stories well and spread Chinese voice.As a basic course for English majors,English Listening and Speaking faces many challenges when it is integrated into Chinese traditional culture,such as complex teaching content,limited teaching resources,insufficient teachers’literacy,and students’listening and speaking difficulties.In order to solve these problems,teachers and universities should work together to sort out the connotation of Chinese traditional culture,develop audio-visual teaching materials,organize teacher training,and innovate teaching methods,so as to effectively promote the connection between Chinese traditional culture and English Listening and Speaking curriculum system.展开更多
The thesis introduces a comparative study of students'autonomous listening practice in a web-based autonomous learning center and the traditional teacher-dominated listening practice in a traditional language lab....The thesis introduces a comparative study of students'autonomous listening practice in a web-based autonomous learning center and the traditional teacher-dominated listening practice in a traditional language lab.The purpose of the study is to find how students'listening strategies differ in these two approaches and thereby to find which one better facilitates students'listening proficiency.展开更多
This study examines the effects of reading-listening integrated dictation on Chinese college-level English as a foreign language(EFL) learners’ listening. Different from previous research that explored reading while ...This study examines the effects of reading-listening integrated dictation on Chinese college-level English as a foreign language(EFL) learners’ listening. Different from previous research that explored reading while listening for listening development, this study combined the two skills in dictation in which listening was a continuation of reading. Participants were two groups of firstyear Chinese EFL learners who were exposed to the target language under two conditions: the traditional dictation(i. e., listening-only) and the reading-listening integrated dictation in a counterbalanced order. Three datasets were collected: listening performance, perception questionnaires and follow-up interviews. Results indicated that the reading-listening integrated dictation was superior in terms of learning gains from listening and that their effect was commensurate with dictation text difficulty. The findings also showed that the reading-listening integrated dictation could enhance EFL students’ confidence and interest and make the use of strategies possible during listening.展开更多
While illustrating the process and the essence of listening and analyzing various subjective and objective barriers in listening, the author tries to show that English learners can improve their quality of listening c...While illustrating the process and the essence of listening and analyzing various subjective and objective barriers in listening, the author tries to show that English learners can improve their quality of listening comprehension by transferring the negative elements to the positive ones.展开更多
This paper is a tentative application of the foreign pedagogical theories into the evaluation of the Chinese mainstream college English textbook Viewing, Listening and Speaking(New Horizon College English, 2ndedition)...This paper is a tentative application of the foreign pedagogical theories into the evaluation of the Chinese mainstream college English textbook Viewing, Listening and Speaking(New Horizon College English, 2ndedition). Targeting the present imperfection, the paper also proposes respective suggestions for the further improvement of the coursebook.展开更多
This study investigated the effects of a CLSTS （Computer-Assisted Listening Strategy Training Software） program on the development of students＇ ability to use four target listening strategies to enhance their liste...This study investigated the effects of a CLSTS （Computer-Assisted Listening Strategy Training Software） program on the development of students＇ ability to use four target listening strategies to enhance their listening comprehension. This study covered an experimental group and a control group. The participants were Grade 10 Thai EFL （English as a Foreign Language） students in a Thai high school in Bangkok, Thailand. Experimental group performance was compared to that of a control group on the five research instruments. Regarding the effect of the CLSTS on the students＇ ability to use the target listening strategies to enhance their listening comprehension, it was found that the CLSTS was significantly effective. The results that made CLSTS effective were categorized into six main aspects.展开更多
Listening strategy use is recognized as one key factor influencing English listening comprehension.The study involves three listening texts with three kinds of different pre-listening activities,namely,a copy of relat...Listening strategy use is recognized as one key factor influencing English listening comprehension.The study involves three listening texts with three kinds of different pre-listening activities,namely,a copy of related Key words;a related reading passage;an easier listening preview.And the study found out four listening strategies seemed to be specially affected by the prelistening activities,elaboration,fixation,directed attention and real-time assessment of input,and effective listeners’almost used two times of metacognitive strategies than that of less-effective listeners.展开更多
文摘Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’English listening comprehension based on the author’s 20 years of teaching experience.Through systematic analysis of both linguistic and non-linguistic factors,the study proposes targeted teaching methodologies to enhance students’listening proficiency.The research highlights the importance of integrated skill development,psychological factors in language acquisition,and effective listening strategies.Practical classroom techniques are suggested,including the combination of listening and speaking practice,motivation enhancement approaches,and systematic training in listening strategies.The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions addressing multiple dimensions of listening comprehension difficulties in Chinese EFL learners.
基金Liaoning Province Education and Scientific Research Young and Middle-Aged Teachers Special Project:Innovative Research and Practice of Chunk-Based Interpreting Teaching for IP’s Curriculum(Fund No.:JG24QGA06).
文摘Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Listening is one of the most fundamental and difficult courses in the curriculum for college students who are English majors.The simultaneous interpreting training method of shadowing is used in English News Listening Classes in helping students improve their language skill of listening and speaking.In fulfilling a teacher’s pedagogical performance of dialoguing and fusion of horizons,still one thing is important,i.e.,solidarity triggered between students and teacher,which is the good or the ethical choice between students and teacher.In English News Listening Classes,“道”or“the way(Dao)”is shadowing.In teaching English News Listening,a“dialogue”of shadowing could be achieved between students and teacher is even more significant than that of other courses.This paper intends to present the dialogic ethical triggering of fusion of horizons in class.In another word,students’knowing could be guided by teacher’s dialogic ethical triggering in English News classes.In voicing out the language,knowing in listening and speaking could help students have confidence in not only their language skills but in conquering their difficulties in their life.Teaching English News Listening at Northeastern University(NEU)in this way since 2013 has turned out to be good for students’growth and maturation in life.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(2021ZD0201804,GW).
文摘Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.
文摘After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independent colleges,this paper analyzes the difficulties in the news listening part of the CET-4 reform based on the characteristics of English news,and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to develop students’proficiency in English news listening.
文摘For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties during their listening practice.To address these challenges,open intelligent laboratories equipped with digital technology provide effective solutions.These laboratories offer a diverse range of listening resources,exposing students to various accents and topics,which helps them adapt to different listening styles and improve comprehension.Additionally,they provide simulated tests and interactive exercises that replicate exam conditions,allowing students to practice time management and develop effective test-taking strategies.Furthermore,artificial intelligence algorithms integrated into these labs analyze students’strengths and weaknesses,offering personalized feedback and targeted recommendations for improvement.By leveraging smart technology in education,intelligent laboratories can significantly enhance students’listening skills and CET-4 performance,facilitating more effective learning and advancing educational practices.This paper examines the primary challenges students face in CET-4 listening preparation and explores how digital tools in open intelligent laboratories can be utilized to develop effective preparation strategies.
文摘Visual and pictorial materials are extensively used in teaching listening comprehension textbooks. Although the use of still image is currently implemented in some distinguished testing systems, video test is not a popular modality due to the fact that this kind of test may result in test-takers＇ confusion during the test. In the present study, a sample of 80 Iranian EFL （English as a Foreign Language） students was selected to compare their performance on three different modalities of listening test： audio-only test, pictorial （listening with still image test）, and visual （video） listening test. The analysis of one-way repeated measure ANOVA （Analysis of Variance） was used to compare the students＇ scores. The results of Bonferroni Post Hoc Test confirm that there were significant differences in scores among audio-only, pictorial, and visual tests. The results of this study highlight the greater performance of students in pictorial listening test which is statistically significant.
基金Supported by the 2024 Teaching Reform Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2024B028).
文摘This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence technology,particularly the chatbot ChatGPT,in college English listening and speaking instruction,as well as its impact on educational models.The article first analyzes the current state of college English listening and speaking education,highlighting issues such as uneven distribution of educational resources,insufficient teaching conditions,and outdated teaching methods.It then defines ChatGPT and discusses its characteristics,explaining the necessity of integrating ChatGPT into college English listening and speaking classes from the perspectives of teachers,students,and pedagogy.Finally,the paper proposes innovative application methods for ChatGPT in college English listening and speaking instruction,including enhancing speaking and listening teaching,providing personalized feedback,and promoting students’autonomous learning abilities.The introduction of ChatGPT not only enriches teaching resources and enhances the authenticity and interactivity of learning but also drives educational models towards a more flexible and efficient direction.
文摘Editor's Note:If you learn about the history of Mohe Camel Farm and get close to the ordinary people there,listening to their historical tales,you would firmly believe that the hustle and bustle has gradually become silent after 70 years.Whenever the bells hanging on the camels ring again,the greatest camel caravans in human history will never be forgotten.This is because the camel bells not only represent the past but also the direction of advancement.
文摘The importance of listening as one of the communication skills cannot be overstated.However,in many areas,listening is neglected.For young learners,learning to listen is even more beneficial for their future studies,therefore,listening skills should be given due importance.
文摘Listening is the primary method to access language information.It is an essential part of L2(second language)teaching but also the most difficult skill to master for L2 learners.Based on this,it is necessary to analyze learners’needs in listening.This article aims to conduct a needs analysis of a selected learner from Iraq and describe course material selection and design.Methods including questionnaires,interviews,and observation were used to collect data.Additionally,targeted 60-minute online listening activities were designed.It was found that listening activities can improve both listening and speaking skills.Thus,language teaching should be student-oriented,and subsequent course materials and activity design should be selected based on the analysis of students’needs.
基金Special Group on Philosophy and Social Science Planning of Guangdong Province“The Construction and Practice of the POA-Based Teaching Mode of Integrating Chinese Excellent Traditional Culture into English Listening,and Speaking Course for English Majors”(GD23WZXY02-06)。
文摘Foreign language education involves not only language education but also cultural education.It is the new mission of today’s foreign language education to integrate Chinese traditional culture into foreign language teaching and cultivate foreign language talents who can tell Chinese stories well and spread Chinese voice.As a basic course for English majors,English Listening and Speaking faces many challenges when it is integrated into Chinese traditional culture,such as complex teaching content,limited teaching resources,insufficient teachers’literacy,and students’listening and speaking difficulties.In order to solve these problems,teachers and universities should work together to sort out the connotation of Chinese traditional culture,develop audio-visual teaching materials,organize teacher training,and innovate teaching methods,so as to effectively promote the connection between Chinese traditional culture and English Listening and Speaking curriculum system.
文摘The thesis introduces a comparative study of students'autonomous listening practice in a web-based autonomous learning center and the traditional teacher-dominated listening practice in a traditional language lab.The purpose of the study is to find how students'listening strategies differ in these two approaches and thereby to find which one better facilitates students'listening proficiency.
文摘This study examines the effects of reading-listening integrated dictation on Chinese college-level English as a foreign language(EFL) learners’ listening. Different from previous research that explored reading while listening for listening development, this study combined the two skills in dictation in which listening was a continuation of reading. Participants were two groups of firstyear Chinese EFL learners who were exposed to the target language under two conditions: the traditional dictation(i. e., listening-only) and the reading-listening integrated dictation in a counterbalanced order. Three datasets were collected: listening performance, perception questionnaires and follow-up interviews. Results indicated that the reading-listening integrated dictation was superior in terms of learning gains from listening and that their effect was commensurate with dictation text difficulty. The findings also showed that the reading-listening integrated dictation could enhance EFL students’ confidence and interest and make the use of strategies possible during listening.
文摘While illustrating the process and the essence of listening and analyzing various subjective and objective barriers in listening, the author tries to show that English learners can improve their quality of listening comprehension by transferring the negative elements to the positive ones.
文摘This paper is a tentative application of the foreign pedagogical theories into the evaluation of the Chinese mainstream college English textbook Viewing, Listening and Speaking(New Horizon College English, 2ndedition). Targeting the present imperfection, the paper also proposes respective suggestions for the further improvement of the coursebook.
文摘This study investigated the effects of a CLSTS （Computer-Assisted Listening Strategy Training Software） program on the development of students＇ ability to use four target listening strategies to enhance their listening comprehension. This study covered an experimental group and a control group. The participants were Grade 10 Thai EFL （English as a Foreign Language） students in a Thai high school in Bangkok, Thailand. Experimental group performance was compared to that of a control group on the five research instruments. Regarding the effect of the CLSTS on the students＇ ability to use the target listening strategies to enhance their listening comprehension, it was found that the CLSTS was significantly effective. The results that made CLSTS effective were categorized into six main aspects.
文摘Listening strategy use is recognized as one key factor influencing English listening comprehension.The study involves three listening texts with three kinds of different pre-listening activities,namely,a copy of related Key words;a related reading passage;an easier listening preview.And the study found out four listening strategies seemed to be specially affected by the prelistening activities,elaboration,fixation,directed attention and real-time assessment of input,and effective listeners’almost used two times of metacognitive strategies than that of less-effective listeners.
