Pronunciation plays an important role in English language teaching. This essay reviews literature on English pronunciation teaching and English as a Lingua Franca. Through examining the priorities in English pronuncia...Pronunciation plays an important role in English language teaching. This essay reviews literature on English pronunciation teaching and English as a Lingua Franca. Through examining the priorities in English pronunciation teaching, teachers' and students' attitudes towards intelligibility and native-like proficiency, as well as the value of adhering to a language standard, the author provides rational reasons for choosing intelligibility rather than native-like proficiency as the priority of English pronunciation teaching.展开更多
The present study investigates the effects of congruency and frequency on adjective-noun collocational processing for Chinese learners of English at two proficiency levels based on the data obtained in an online accep...The present study investigates the effects of congruency and frequency on adjective-noun collocational processing for Chinese learners of English at two proficiency levels based on the data obtained in an online acceptability judgment task.The subject pool of this research included 60 English majors studying at a university in China;30 were selected as a higher-proficiency group and 30 as a lower-proficiency group according to their Vocabulary Levels Test(Schmitt et al.,2001)scores and their self-reported proficiency in English.The experimental materials were programmed to E-prime 2.0 and included six types of collocations:(1)15 high-frequency congruent collocations,(2)15 low-frequency congruent collocations,(3)15 high-frequency incongruent collocations,(4)15 low-frequency incongruent collocations,(5)15 Chinese-only items,and(6)75 unrelated items for baseline data.The collected response times(RTs)and accuracy rates data were statistically analyzed by the use of an ANOVA test and pairwise comparisons through SPSS 16.0 software.The results revealed that:(1)the adjective-noun collocational processing of Chinese English learners is influenced by collocational frequency,congruency and L2 proficiency;(2)the processing time is affected by the interaction of congruency and frequency;and(3)the interactive effect of L2 proficiency in conjunction with congruency and frequency also influences the processing quality.展开更多
This paper explores the integration of the bridge-in,objectives,pre-assessment,participatory activities,post-assessment and summary(BOPPPS)teaching model within the context of the post-graduates Academic English cours...This paper explores the integration of the bridge-in,objectives,pre-assessment,participatory activities,post-assessment and summary(BOPPPS)teaching model within the context of the post-graduates Academic English course.It discusses how this structured approach can effectively enhance students’language proficiency,foster critical thinking skills,and align with the multifaceted objectives of advanced English language education.The study provides a detailed examination of each BOPPPS component as applied to the post-graduates Academic English curriculum,supported by theoretical underpinnings and practical implications.展开更多
This paper explores the lexical association patterns of English as a second language and their relationship with language proficiency.Through the vocabulary association test,the study analyzes the differences in vocab...This paper explores the lexical association patterns of English as a second language and their relationship with language proficiency.Through the vocabulary association test,the study analyzes the differences in vocabulary association between learners with different language levels.The participants were 100 non-native English-speaking un-dergraduate students from a top 200 university,such as the University of Nottingham,and a university outside the top 200,such as the University of Aberdeen;the two groups of learners differed in their vocabulary size and learning style.It was found that the two groups of learners differed significantly in vocabulary size,language background,and learning experience.In addition,the study raises three core questions:first,learners’lexical association patterns,second,dif-ferences in association among learners with different language proficiency levels,and third,other variables that affect vocabulary association ability.The limitations of the study are that reaction time was not measured and the influence of native language background on word association was not fully considered;future research should further explore these aspects.展开更多
This study explores the integration of Generative AI(GenAI)tools and cooperative learning strategies to enhance writing proficiency among English as a Foreign Language(EFL)students in English-medium instruction(EMI)un...This study explores the integration of Generative AI(GenAI)tools and cooperative learning strategies to enhance writing proficiency among English as a Foreign Language(EFL)students in English-medium instruction(EMI)universities in China.Employing a quasi-experimental design,the study compared writing performance between an experimental group utilizing AI tools and a control group relying solely on traditional feedback methods.Quantitative findings revealed a significant improvement in writing scores for the experimental group(t=3.45,p<.01).A one-way ANOVA further demonstrated that higher engagement levels were positively associated with superior writing performance(F=4.32,p<.05),with post-hoc analyses highlighting peer collaboration and AI-driven personalized feedback as critical factors.Qualitative insights reinforced these findings,with students valuing the immediacy and specificity of AI feedback while still preferring the personalized nature of teacher input.However,the weak correlation between overall engagement levels and writing quality(r=.084)suggests that specific engagement dimensions,such as peer interaction and collaborative activities,warrant closer examination.The study contributes to the existing literature by bridging early constructivist learning theories with AI-driven pedagogical innovations,proposing a revised framework for understanding learning in technology-enhanced environments.Implications for educators include adopting blended approaches that leverage AI tools alongside traditional methods to foster active learning and improve writing outcomes in EFL contexts.展开更多
This study investigates the efficacy of the Mathematics Independent Learning Activity Practice and Play Unite Scheme(MILAPlus)as an instructional strategy to improve the proficiency levels of Grade 9 students in quadr...This study investigates the efficacy of the Mathematics Independent Learning Activity Practice and Play Unite Scheme(MILAPlus)as an instructional strategy to improve the proficiency levels of Grade 9 students in quadratic equations and functions through a study carried out at Quezon National High School.The research involved 116 Grade 9 students and utilized a quantitative approach,incorporating both pre-assessment and post-assessment measures.The research utilizes a quasi-experimental design,examining the academic performance of students before and after the introduction of MILAPlus.The pre-assessment establishes a baseline,and the subsequent post-assessment measures the impact of the instructional strategy.Statistical analyses,including t-tests,assess the significance of differences in mean scores and mean percentage scores,providing quantitative insights into the effectiveness of MILAPlus.Findings from the study revealed a statistically significant improvement in both mean scores and mean percentage scores after the utilization of MILAPlus,indicating enhanced proficiency in quadratic equations and functions.The Mean Proficiency Scores(MPS)also showed a substantial increase,demonstrating a marked improvement in overall proficiency levels among Grade 9 students.In light of the results,recommendations were given including the continued utilization of MILAPlus as an instructional strategy and aligning its development with prescribed learning competencies.Emphasizing the consistent adherence to policies and guidelines for MILAPlus implementation is suggested for sustaining positive effects on students’long-term performance in mathematics.This research contributes valuable insights into the practical application and effectiveness of MILAPlus within the context of Grade 9 mathematics education at Quezon National High School.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is one of the malignant tumors with a high incidence and mortality rate globally,and the occurrence of liver metastasis significantly affects patient survival prognosis.In recent years,the...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is one of the malignant tumors with a high incidence and mortality rate globally,and the occurrence of liver metastasis significantly affects patient survival prognosis.In recent years,the application of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)in cancer treatment has made important progress,especially showing good therapeutic effects in patients with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency.However,for the majority of patients with microsatellite stable(MSS)or proficient mismatch repair(pMMR)colorectal cancer,the efficacy of ICIs is limited,prompting researchers to explore combination therapy strategies to improve efficacy.Targeted drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors(TKIs)and radiotherapy are believed to work synergistically with ICIs by modifying the tumor microenvironment and enhancing antigen presentation.AIM To investigate the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs in patients with MSS or pMMR colorectal cancer liver metastasis(CCLM),in order to provide new clinical treatment references.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 43 MSS or pMMR CCLM patients treated at our hospital from September 2021 to July 2024.Based on the treatment interventions received,the patients were divided into a control group(n=21,receiving ICIs and TKIs combination therapy)and an observation group(n=22,receiving radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs triple therapy).The therapeutic effects,serum tumor markers(carcinoembryonic antigen and RESULTS The disease control rate in the observation group(63.64%)was significantly higher than that of the control group(23.81%)(P<0.05)).Both groups showed a decrease in carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 199 levels post-treatment,with the observation group demonstrating a more significant change(P<0.05).The median progression-free survival and median overall survival in the control group were 5.1 months and 7.6 months,respectively,while the observation group had a median progression-free survival and overall survival of 4.3 months and 6.9 months,respectively.The control group had longer survival times than the observation group,but the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions,including nausea and vomiting,gastrointestinal reactions,skin reactions,bone marrow suppression,liver and kidney function impairment,neurotoxicity,leukopenia,neutropenia,and thrombocytopenia,showed no significant differences between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Compared to the ICIs and TKIs combination therapy,the radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs triple therapy can further improve the disease control rate and serum tumor marker levels in MSS or pMMR CCLM patients without increasing the risk of related adverse reactions,making it a treatment regimen worthy of further validation.展开更多
The monitoring data is undoubtedly important to the water quality monitor- ing department. The proficiency testing is an important way to improve the monitor- ing capacity and enhance the quality management of laborat...The monitoring data is undoubtedly important to the water quality monitor- ing department. The proficiency testing is an important way to improve the monitor- ing capacity and enhance the quality management of laboratories. It plays an impor- tant role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and comparability of monitoring data. In this paper, the positive role of proficiency testing in the water quality monitoring was analyzed. In addition, how to improve the water quality monitoring capacity and the quality management level of laboratories through the proficiency testing was also discussed.展开更多
In the light of need to use learning styles to enhance verbal proficiency,this paper will explore the interconnectedness of learning styles and proficiency in verbal communication.It will first introduce the backgroun...In the light of need to use learning styles to enhance verbal proficiency,this paper will explore the interconnectedness of learning styles and proficiency in verbal communication.It will first introduce the background of the study.This will be followed by an overview of the research on related literature and studies in the field.Lastly the paper concludes that foreign language teachers should give attention to the styles for languages learning and verbal proficiency since they are closely correlated.展开更多
By investigating the types of 371 non-English major freshmen's use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies in English languagelearning,the study showed that students' use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies woul...By investigating the types of 371 non-English major freshmen's use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies in English languagelearning,the study showed that students' use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies would vary significantly with their different L2 profi-ciency.And it was negatively correlated with L2 proficiency.And the study discussed the implications to guide English language teach-ing and learning.展开更多
The goal of teaching English speaking is to improve students' communicative efficiency, or make students speak the target language clearly, coherently, accurately and fluently (Xu, 2005). However, in China, a numb...The goal of teaching English speaking is to improve students' communicative efficiency, or make students speak the target language clearly, coherently, accurately and fluently (Xu, 2005). However, in China, a number of students in an English speaking class tend to be passive and reluctant to speak out or be singled out publicly mainly due to their high anxiety, which, of course, becomes a significant constraint on improving their English proficiency. Therefore, how to create a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of security in the English speaking class to alleviate Chinese learners' anxiety and to provide them with as many opportunities as possible to practice speaking English and improve their English proficiency is one of the central tasks for language teachers.his paper will firstly outline my teaching context in China in physical, pedagogical, institutional and personal aspects. This will be followed by the definition and classification of language learning anxiety, and the analysis of various factors contributing to foreign language learners' anxiety as well as some suggestions of how to reduce the learners' anxiety in the oral class according to the current literature. Finally, some applications will be presented in my teaching context in the hope of decreasing Chinese students' anxiety to enhance their English speaking proficiency.展开更多
Based on the interactive theory of reading, this study mainly explored the etlects ot topic familiarity and second language proficiency on IVA （Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition） of second language through reading. ...Based on the interactive theory of reading, this study mainly explored the etlects ot topic familiarity and second language proficiency on IVA （Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition） of second language through reading. By using two different measures （translation production and selection）, this study found： （1） Vocabulary can be acquired incidentally in reading passages; （2） There are no significant interactive effects of topic familiarity and second language proficiency on vocabulary acquisition, but the two independent variables of topic familiarity and second language proficiency exerted their positively significant effect on incidental vocabulary acquisition, and （3） As for the two vocabulary measures, learners can acquire more words in translation selection than in translation production.展开更多
Based on related theory and the analysis of the research findings,the present study is conducted,aiming at discovering the possible relationship between listening strategy use and listening proficiency.The thesis also...Based on related theory and the analysis of the research findings,the present study is conducted,aiming at discovering the possible relationship between listening strategy use and listening proficiency.The thesis also presents some implications for teaching listening and learning skills of listening.展开更多
There are some certain factors affecting L2(English)vocabulary acquisition such as L2(English)proficiency,readers’purpose and the habit of reading,and the difficulty of target words and context,among which the first ...There are some certain factors affecting L2(English)vocabulary acquisition such as L2(English)proficiency,readers’purpose and the habit of reading,and the difficulty of target words and context,among which the first plays a key role.The paper,through a review of the relevant experimental researches,reaches a conclusion that L2(English)proficiency does influence much upon L2vocabulary acquisition.展开更多
This study explored the correlation between listening strategies use and listening autonomy proficiency, and aimed to find the listening strategies that can predict a higher listening autonomous achievement. 133 Engli...This study explored the correlation between listening strategies use and listening autonomy proficiency, and aimed to find the listening strategies that can predict a higher listening autonomous achievement. 133 English majors of Yangtze University, College of Arts and Science participated in this survey. The general situation of English majors'using of listening strategies and the correlation between different listening strategies and listening autonomy proficiency were analyzed. Based on the findings, some pedagogical implications were proposed to professional English listening teaching in higher education.展开更多
Code-switching is a linguistic behavior that arises as a result of languages coming into contact. The idea of codeswitching was proposed since the 1970 s and has been heatedly discussed. This study will particularly f...Code-switching is a linguistic behavior that arises as a result of languages coming into contact. The idea of codeswitching was proposed since the 1970 s and has been heatedly discussed. This study will particularly focus on the motivations for code-switching on campus, especially for the reason of college students and teachers as frequent users. The study aims to find out if there is any relevance between one's English proficiency and motivation for code-switching.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the proficiency level reached in laparoscopic splenectomy using the learning curve method.METHODS:All patients in need of splenectomy for benign causes in whom laparoscopic splenectomy was attempted...AIM:To investigate the proficiency level reached in laparoscopic splenectomy using the learning curve method.METHODS:All patients in need of splenectomy for benign causes in whom laparoscopic splenectomy was attempted by a single surgeon during a time period of 6 years were included in the study (n=33). Besides demographics, operation-related variables and the response to surgery were recorded. The patients were allocated to groups of five, ranked according to the date of the operation. Operation duration, complications, postoperative length of stay, conversion to laparotomy and splenic weight were then compared between these groups.RESULTS: There was a significant difference regarding operation times between the groups (P = 0.001). An improvement was observed after the first 5 cases. The learning curve was flat up to the 25th case. Following the 25th case the operation times decreased still further. There was no difference between the groups regarding the other parameters.CONCLUSION: Unlike the widely accepted "L" shape, the learning curve for laparoscopic splenectomy is a horizontal lazy "S" with two distinct slopes. Privileges may be granted after the first 5 cases. However proficiency seems to require 25 cases.展开更多
There are many factors that drag the feet of reading proficiency.After discussing how these factors work,this paper puts the factors into two categories of language and non-language,which,to some extent,helps readers ...There are many factors that drag the feet of reading proficiency.After discussing how these factors work,this paper puts the factors into two categories of language and non-language,which,to some extent,helps readers to realize their deficiency and conduct self-adjustment.展开更多
Problems in generating and organizing ideas, in coherence and language competence are common in non-English majors＇ writings. To improve their writing proficiency, the writing course should have real-life purposes, b...Problems in generating and organizing ideas, in coherence and language competence are common in non-English majors＇ writings. To improve their writing proficiency, the writing course should have real-life purposes, balance between real and display writing, between product and process approaches, vary writing activities, train strategies in improving coherence, balance the content of feedback and use various forms of feedback.展开更多
文摘Pronunciation plays an important role in English language teaching. This essay reviews literature on English pronunciation teaching and English as a Lingua Franca. Through examining the priorities in English pronunciation teaching, teachers' and students' attitudes towards intelligibility and native-like proficiency, as well as the value of adhering to a language standard, the author provides rational reasons for choosing intelligibility rather than native-like proficiency as the priority of English pronunciation teaching.
文摘The present study investigates the effects of congruency and frequency on adjective-noun collocational processing for Chinese learners of English at two proficiency levels based on the data obtained in an online acceptability judgment task.The subject pool of this research included 60 English majors studying at a university in China;30 were selected as a higher-proficiency group and 30 as a lower-proficiency group according to their Vocabulary Levels Test(Schmitt et al.,2001)scores and their self-reported proficiency in English.The experimental materials were programmed to E-prime 2.0 and included six types of collocations:(1)15 high-frequency congruent collocations,(2)15 low-frequency congruent collocations,(3)15 high-frequency incongruent collocations,(4)15 low-frequency incongruent collocations,(5)15 Chinese-only items,and(6)75 unrelated items for baseline data.The collected response times(RTs)and accuracy rates data were statistically analyzed by the use of an ANOVA test and pairwise comparisons through SPSS 16.0 software.The results revealed that:(1)the adjective-noun collocational processing of Chinese English learners is influenced by collocational frequency,congruency and L2 proficiency;(2)the processing time is affected by the interaction of congruency and frequency;and(3)the interactive effect of L2 proficiency in conjunction with congruency and frequency also influences the processing quality.
文摘This paper explores the integration of the bridge-in,objectives,pre-assessment,participatory activities,post-assessment and summary(BOPPPS)teaching model within the context of the post-graduates Academic English course.It discusses how this structured approach can effectively enhance students’language proficiency,foster critical thinking skills,and align with the multifaceted objectives of advanced English language education.The study provides a detailed examination of each BOPPPS component as applied to the post-graduates Academic English curriculum,supported by theoretical underpinnings and practical implications.
文摘This paper explores the lexical association patterns of English as a second language and their relationship with language proficiency.Through the vocabulary association test,the study analyzes the differences in vocabulary association between learners with different language levels.The participants were 100 non-native English-speaking un-dergraduate students from a top 200 university,such as the University of Nottingham,and a university outside the top 200,such as the University of Aberdeen;the two groups of learners differed in their vocabulary size and learning style.It was found that the two groups of learners differed significantly in vocabulary size,language background,and learning experience.In addition,the study raises three core questions:first,learners’lexical association patterns,second,dif-ferences in association among learners with different language proficiency levels,and third,other variables that affect vocabulary association ability.The limitations of the study are that reaction time was not measured and the influence of native language background on word association was not fully considered;future research should further explore these aspects.
文摘This study explores the integration of Generative AI(GenAI)tools and cooperative learning strategies to enhance writing proficiency among English as a Foreign Language(EFL)students in English-medium instruction(EMI)universities in China.Employing a quasi-experimental design,the study compared writing performance between an experimental group utilizing AI tools and a control group relying solely on traditional feedback methods.Quantitative findings revealed a significant improvement in writing scores for the experimental group(t=3.45,p<.01).A one-way ANOVA further demonstrated that higher engagement levels were positively associated with superior writing performance(F=4.32,p<.05),with post-hoc analyses highlighting peer collaboration and AI-driven personalized feedback as critical factors.Qualitative insights reinforced these findings,with students valuing the immediacy and specificity of AI feedback while still preferring the personalized nature of teacher input.However,the weak correlation between overall engagement levels and writing quality(r=.084)suggests that specific engagement dimensions,such as peer interaction and collaborative activities,warrant closer examination.The study contributes to the existing literature by bridging early constructivist learning theories with AI-driven pedagogical innovations,proposing a revised framework for understanding learning in technology-enhanced environments.Implications for educators include adopting blended approaches that leverage AI tools alongside traditional methods to foster active learning and improve writing outcomes in EFL contexts.
文摘This study investigates the efficacy of the Mathematics Independent Learning Activity Practice and Play Unite Scheme(MILAPlus)as an instructional strategy to improve the proficiency levels of Grade 9 students in quadratic equations and functions through a study carried out at Quezon National High School.The research involved 116 Grade 9 students and utilized a quantitative approach,incorporating both pre-assessment and post-assessment measures.The research utilizes a quasi-experimental design,examining the academic performance of students before and after the introduction of MILAPlus.The pre-assessment establishes a baseline,and the subsequent post-assessment measures the impact of the instructional strategy.Statistical analyses,including t-tests,assess the significance of differences in mean scores and mean percentage scores,providing quantitative insights into the effectiveness of MILAPlus.Findings from the study revealed a statistically significant improvement in both mean scores and mean percentage scores after the utilization of MILAPlus,indicating enhanced proficiency in quadratic equations and functions.The Mean Proficiency Scores(MPS)also showed a substantial increase,demonstrating a marked improvement in overall proficiency levels among Grade 9 students.In light of the results,recommendations were given including the continued utilization of MILAPlus as an instructional strategy and aligning its development with prescribed learning competencies.Emphasizing the consistent adherence to policies and guidelines for MILAPlus implementation is suggested for sustaining positive effects on students’long-term performance in mathematics.This research contributes valuable insights into the practical application and effectiveness of MILAPlus within the context of Grade 9 mathematics education at Quezon National High School.
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is one of the malignant tumors with a high incidence and mortality rate globally,and the occurrence of liver metastasis significantly affects patient survival prognosis.In recent years,the application of immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)in cancer treatment has made important progress,especially showing good therapeutic effects in patients with high microsatellite instability or mismatch repair deficiency.However,for the majority of patients with microsatellite stable(MSS)or proficient mismatch repair(pMMR)colorectal cancer,the efficacy of ICIs is limited,prompting researchers to explore combination therapy strategies to improve efficacy.Targeted drugs such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors(TKIs)and radiotherapy are believed to work synergistically with ICIs by modifying the tumor microenvironment and enhancing antigen presentation.AIM To investigate the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs in patients with MSS or pMMR colorectal cancer liver metastasis(CCLM),in order to provide new clinical treatment references.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 43 MSS or pMMR CCLM patients treated at our hospital from September 2021 to July 2024.Based on the treatment interventions received,the patients were divided into a control group(n=21,receiving ICIs and TKIs combination therapy)and an observation group(n=22,receiving radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs triple therapy).The therapeutic effects,serum tumor markers(carcinoembryonic antigen and RESULTS The disease control rate in the observation group(63.64%)was significantly higher than that of the control group(23.81%)(P<0.05)).Both groups showed a decrease in carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 199 levels post-treatment,with the observation group demonstrating a more significant change(P<0.05).The median progression-free survival and median overall survival in the control group were 5.1 months and 7.6 months,respectively,while the observation group had a median progression-free survival and overall survival of 4.3 months and 6.9 months,respectively.The control group had longer survival times than the observation group,but the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions,including nausea and vomiting,gastrointestinal reactions,skin reactions,bone marrow suppression,liver and kidney function impairment,neurotoxicity,leukopenia,neutropenia,and thrombocytopenia,showed no significant differences between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION Compared to the ICIs and TKIs combination therapy,the radiotherapy,ICIs,and TKIs triple therapy can further improve the disease control rate and serum tumor marker levels in MSS or pMMR CCLM patients without increasing the risk of related adverse reactions,making it a treatment regimen worthy of further validation.
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文摘The monitoring data is undoubtedly important to the water quality monitor- ing department. The proficiency testing is an important way to improve the monitor- ing capacity and enhance the quality management of laboratories. It plays an impor- tant role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and comparability of monitoring data. In this paper, the positive role of proficiency testing in the water quality monitoring was analyzed. In addition, how to improve the water quality monitoring capacity and the quality management level of laboratories through the proficiency testing was also discussed.
文摘In the light of need to use learning styles to enhance verbal proficiency,this paper will explore the interconnectedness of learning styles and proficiency in verbal communication.It will first introduce the background of the study.This will be followed by an overview of the research on related literature and studies in the field.Lastly the paper concludes that foreign language teachers should give attention to the styles for languages learning and verbal proficiency since they are closely correlated.
文摘By investigating the types of 371 non-English major freshmen's use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies in English languagelearning,the study showed that students' use of mother-tongue-reliance strategies would vary significantly with their different L2 profi-ciency.And it was negatively correlated with L2 proficiency.And the study discussed the implications to guide English language teach-ing and learning.
文摘The goal of teaching English speaking is to improve students' communicative efficiency, or make students speak the target language clearly, coherently, accurately and fluently (Xu, 2005). However, in China, a number of students in an English speaking class tend to be passive and reluctant to speak out or be singled out publicly mainly due to their high anxiety, which, of course, becomes a significant constraint on improving their English proficiency. Therefore, how to create a relaxed atmosphere with a sense of security in the English speaking class to alleviate Chinese learners' anxiety and to provide them with as many opportunities as possible to practice speaking English and improve their English proficiency is one of the central tasks for language teachers.his paper will firstly outline my teaching context in China in physical, pedagogical, institutional and personal aspects. This will be followed by the definition and classification of language learning anxiety, and the analysis of various factors contributing to foreign language learners' anxiety as well as some suggestions of how to reduce the learners' anxiety in the oral class according to the current literature. Finally, some applications will be presented in my teaching context in the hope of decreasing Chinese students' anxiety to enhance their English speaking proficiency.
文摘Based on the interactive theory of reading, this study mainly explored the etlects ot topic familiarity and second language proficiency on IVA （Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition） of second language through reading. By using two different measures （translation production and selection）, this study found： （1） Vocabulary can be acquired incidentally in reading passages; （2） There are no significant interactive effects of topic familiarity and second language proficiency on vocabulary acquisition, but the two independent variables of topic familiarity and second language proficiency exerted their positively significant effect on incidental vocabulary acquisition, and （3） As for the two vocabulary measures, learners can acquire more words in translation selection than in translation production.
文摘Based on related theory and the analysis of the research findings,the present study is conducted,aiming at discovering the possible relationship between listening strategy use and listening proficiency.The thesis also presents some implications for teaching listening and learning skills of listening.
文摘There are some certain factors affecting L2(English)vocabulary acquisition such as L2(English)proficiency,readers’purpose and the habit of reading,and the difficulty of target words and context,among which the first plays a key role.The paper,through a review of the relevant experimental researches,reaches a conclusion that L2(English)proficiency does influence much upon L2vocabulary acquisition.
文摘This study explored the correlation between listening strategies use and listening autonomy proficiency, and aimed to find the listening strategies that can predict a higher listening autonomous achievement. 133 English majors of Yangtze University, College of Arts and Science participated in this survey. The general situation of English majors'using of listening strategies and the correlation between different listening strategies and listening autonomy proficiency were analyzed. Based on the findings, some pedagogical implications were proposed to professional English listening teaching in higher education.
文摘Code-switching is a linguistic behavior that arises as a result of languages coming into contact. The idea of codeswitching was proposed since the 1970 s and has been heatedly discussed. This study will particularly focus on the motivations for code-switching on campus, especially for the reason of college students and teachers as frequent users. The study aims to find out if there is any relevance between one's English proficiency and motivation for code-switching.
文摘AIM:To investigate the proficiency level reached in laparoscopic splenectomy using the learning curve method.METHODS:All patients in need of splenectomy for benign causes in whom laparoscopic splenectomy was attempted by a single surgeon during a time period of 6 years were included in the study (n=33). Besides demographics, operation-related variables and the response to surgery were recorded. The patients were allocated to groups of five, ranked according to the date of the operation. Operation duration, complications, postoperative length of stay, conversion to laparotomy and splenic weight were then compared between these groups.RESULTS: There was a significant difference regarding operation times between the groups (P = 0.001). An improvement was observed after the first 5 cases. The learning curve was flat up to the 25th case. Following the 25th case the operation times decreased still further. There was no difference between the groups regarding the other parameters.CONCLUSION: Unlike the widely accepted "L" shape, the learning curve for laparoscopic splenectomy is a horizontal lazy "S" with two distinct slopes. Privileges may be granted after the first 5 cases. However proficiency seems to require 25 cases.
文摘There are many factors that drag the feet of reading proficiency.After discussing how these factors work,this paper puts the factors into two categories of language and non-language,which,to some extent,helps readers to realize their deficiency and conduct self-adjustment.
文摘Problems in generating and organizing ideas, in coherence and language competence are common in non-English majors＇ writings. To improve their writing proficiency, the writing course should have real-life purposes, balance between real and display writing, between product and process approaches, vary writing activities, train strategies in improving coherence, balance the content of feedback and use various forms of feedback.
