This interview examines the theoretical foundations,pedagogical applications,developmental trajectory,and future directions of the xu-argument.Professor Wang Chuming offers a comprehensive account of the xu-argument,c...This interview examines the theoretical foundations,pedagogical applications,developmental trajectory,and future directions of the xu-argument.Professor Wang Chuming offers a comprehensive account of the xu-argument,clarifying its theoretical framework,the learning mechanisms underlying xu,and its interface with international theories of second language acquisition(SLA).From the perspective of the xu-argument,he proposes novel interpretations of core issues in SLA.Drawing on the development of the xu-argument,Wang further discusses the essence,directions,and methodology of innovation in SLA theory.He emphasizes that theoretical advances must capture and illuminate underlying natural laws,arguing that innovative approaches are typically rooted in deep reflection on common sense.He also calls for theoretical innovation in SLA in the Chinese context,advocating a robust research paradigm that shifts from local observation to global theoretical generalization,thereby promoting bottom-up theoretical development.In closing,he highlights the promising prospects for SLA theory in the era of artificial intelligence.展开更多
The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,an...The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,and other related online tools has increased learners’vocabulary mastery,engagement,and motivation levels.Interactional processes like media-embedded objects,teach-learning capacity algorithms,and feedback help learners receive the course in a personalized way that considers individual learning patterns or abilities.However,there are the following challenges:accessibility issues,total reliance on technology,and issues related to privacy.The following challenges affecting learning that arise from using gadgets:the digital divide,limited device access,and environmental issues that may distract a learner in a technology-enabled environment.Moreover,the security issue for data and the ethical question of users’information remain important too.Hence,the paper provides arguments that although these technologies contribute significantly to vocabulary acquisition,the challenge that emerges should be addressed by integrating technology in teaching and learning alongside conventional methods for vocabulary acquisition,which is a practical language acquisition tool that should not be monopolized.展开更多
Idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases are three factors playing the important role in the second language acquisition(SLA).This essay firstly deals with the definitions of these concepts,then it illustrates the im...Idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases are three factors playing the important role in the second language acquisition(SLA).This essay firstly deals with the definitions of these concepts,then it illustrates the importance of them to SLA on two perspectives—idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases respectively and they regarded as a whole.Therefore,in this way,the essay may lead to the answer the question“How are idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases important to SLA?”展开更多
With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning Englis...With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning English well is very important for most Chinese people.However,learning a foreign language well is not easy.We have to master several learning strategies and methods to learn it successfully.This paper will help all the foreign language learners to find the effective way in learning the second foreign languge.The paper mainly talks about two aspects:improving the abilities in listening,speaking and reading in order to communicate well;developing the ability of writing in English and perfecting the function of social communication.It gives out the concrete methods in listening,speaking,reading,writing,and translating.The authors hope that the paper would be helpful in assisting the foreign language learners to learn and master the second foreign language.展开更多
In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the bette...In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the better and would get good competence to learn language well, meanwhile others believe that adult have more strong motivation and competence.Based on the Brain Plasticity Theory and the Critical Period Hypothesis, and the intention of this thesis is to reveal such a hypothesis that the younger the learner who starts to learn a second language, the greater performance that he will achieve like a native does, through the comparative research between children and adults. The subjects are 100 Chinese learners who begin learning at different levels and ages. According to the results of integrated scores and a collection of the data in the questionnaire, an analysis show that the results acquired would be consistent with the hypothesis.The intention of this research is not only to argue which is better, earlier or later, but also an trial, through investigation and study, to provide some insights and suggestion to the existent issues, especially the children second language education and college English study in China.展开更多
Negative transfer is the basic term we need to master in second language acquisition.This paper tries to analyze negative transfer of Chinese from the aspects of lexis,syntax and pragmatics.Besides,it provides suggest...Negative transfer is the basic term we need to master in second language acquisition.This paper tries to analyze negative transfer of Chinese from the aspects of lexis,syntax and pragmatics.Besides,it provides suggestions on how to minimize negative transfer in second language teaching.展开更多
The wide application of internet technology has provided the possibility to study and research new writing concepts and teaching modes in the classroom of English as a Second Language(ESL).In this trend,using email to...The wide application of internet technology has provided the possibility to study and research new writing concepts and teaching modes in the classroom of English as a Second Language(ESL).In this trend,using email to assist English writing class has gained much attention in this field.This paper discusses the evaluation of email effectiveness with the implication of the Second Language Acquisition(SLA) theory.The result shows that the email assisted English writing class is a very salient method though it had its limitation somehow.展开更多
Second language acquisition is influenced by various factors,among which age and environment are two major factors.Language acquisition and language learning are two different concepts,but they are correlated and they...Second language acquisition is influenced by various factors,among which age and environment are two major factors.Language acquisition and language learning are two different concepts,but they are correlated and they interact with each other.Therefore,in second language teaching teachers and researchers should follow the rules of second language acquisition and second language learning and analyze the factors such as learners' possible errors,motivation,learning strategies and personalities.展开更多
Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
Apparent discrepancy exists between Schmidt's Noticing Hypothesis and Krashen's Input Hypothesis. Whilst Krashen highlights the importance of comprehensible input and asserts that language is acquired unconcio...Apparent discrepancy exists between Schmidt's Noticing Hypothesis and Krashen's Input Hypothesis. Whilst Krashen highlights the importance of comprehensible input and asserts that language is acquired unconciously, the notion of conscious learning has gained wide support from Schmidt and other researchers. They argue that noticing enhances second language development as one crucial level of consciousness. By reviewing the theoretical constructs that underlie the role of noticing, this paper aims to justify the role of noticing as one crucial level of consciousness in enhancing second language learning.展开更多
In the linguistic field,L1transfer is a complex and controversial field in second language acquisition.In this article,Firstly,it will discuss some historical theories of L1 transfer.Secondly,it will analyze some mani...In the linguistic field,L1transfer is a complex and controversial field in second language acquisition.In this article,Firstly,it will discuss some historical theories of L1 transfer.Secondly,it will analyze some manifestations of L1 transfer.Thirdly,it will explain the struc tural and the nonstructural factors in L1 transfer.Fourthly,it will discuss the problems in the study of L1transfer.Finally,it will give some my opinions of L1transfer.展开更多
Swain's(1985) "Output Hypothesis"maintains that output performsthree functions,namely,the"noticing/triggering function",the"hypothesis-testing"function,and the " metalinguistic&q...Swain's(1985) "Output Hypothesis"maintains that output performsthree functions,namely,the"noticing/triggering function",the"hypothesis-testing"function,and the " metalinguistic" function.Based on the " Noticing Hypothesis",this study aims to investigate the role of the noticing function of output in second language acquisition.The major findings of this research are summarized as follows:1) when composing,the learner could notice linguistic problems in their ineterlanguaeamong which problems arising from vocabulary and sentence were the most prominent.2) with more attention paid to vocabulary,the learner could notice linguistic forms of various aspects when comparing their original text to the modelsof writing.And they could partially incorporate what they hadnoticed in models into their subsequent revision.3) through models of writing learning,the EG learners performed better than the CG learnersin error correction in Composition2,which proves that output with subsequent input learning has superiority over output without relevant input followed in facilitatingthe acquisition of accuracy of linguistic forms.展开更多
Different theorists hold their own idea of learning style and thus lead to various models of learning style. Numerous studies in the field of second language acquisition has been done to prove whether there is a corre...Different theorists hold their own idea of learning style and thus lead to various models of learning style. Numerous studies in the field of second language acquisition has been done to prove whether there is a correlation between learning style and second language achievement. The bulk of research indicates that there is a strong relationship between learning styles and language learning outcomes. Learning style is of great importance in second language learning.展开更多
Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in ...Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in order to help whose who are interested in this field have a preliminary understanding of it.展开更多
Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,tho...Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,though some researchers hold different opinions about influence of categories and degree.展开更多
This paper will firstly introduce the categories and main characteristics of English lexical phrases.Then a discussion over the function of English lexical phrases will be carried out from the angle of second language...This paper will firstly introduce the categories and main characteristics of English lexical phrases.Then a discussion over the function of English lexical phrases will be carried out from the angle of second language acquisition.The author holds the view that lexical phrases play an important role in second language acquisition,which can be summarized as follows:firstly,the acceleration of language fluency;secondly,the improvement of lexical selection ability;thirdly,the enhancement of pragmatic awareness.展开更多
Under the influence of Chomsky's idea of the innate language faculty, language aptitude is seen as a special ability which is separate from general cognitive ability in the field of SLA. Thus, some linguists(Krash...Under the influence of Chomsky's idea of the innate language faculty, language aptitude is seen as a special ability which is separate from general cognitive ability in the field of SLA. Thus, some linguists(Krashen, 1985) argue that language acquisition is a natural process and the acquired language knowledge contributes to the actual use of a second language. Furthermore,language learning through teaching or error correction is a conscious process which only means the learner knows the language knowledge, but it does not mean the learner can use this learnt knowledge to express something. However, Cummins(1979) argues that there are two independent language abilities, i.e., basic interpersonal communication skills and academic language proficiency. BICS refers to the ability required for oral communication and it can be acquired naturally, while CALP is in relation to one's academic language ability which can be developed by formal instruction. Cummins' proposal has made a great contribution to the awareness of classroom instruction in developing learners' academic skills including academic writing in SLA. The principle goal of this paper is to consider the characteristics of academic essays and the writing strategies of them. The major claim of this paper is that an academic essay is written for the purpose of explaining something, comparing two different things, analyzing facts, or trying to convince readers to accept the author's perspectives. Therefore, it is significant to write an academic essay by employing the strategies of definition, serializing, comparison, classification, and critical analysis, etc.展开更多
The researches on Critical Period Hypothesis(CPH) aims to explain the importance of the age factor in the process of learning a second language.In this essay,a critical review of the theoretical issues and empirical r...The researches on Critical Period Hypothesis(CPH) aims to explain the importance of the age factor in the process of learning a second language.In this essay,a critical review of the theoretical issues and empirical research on the CPH will spread out.Meanwhile,the discussion of implication and limitation of the CPH research will be concerned as well.展开更多
文摘This interview examines the theoretical foundations,pedagogical applications,developmental trajectory,and future directions of the xu-argument.Professor Wang Chuming offers a comprehensive account of the xu-argument,clarifying its theoretical framework,the learning mechanisms underlying xu,and its interface with international theories of second language acquisition(SLA).From the perspective of the xu-argument,he proposes novel interpretations of core issues in SLA.Drawing on the development of the xu-argument,Wang further discusses the essence,directions,and methodology of innovation in SLA theory.He emphasizes that theoretical advances must capture and illuminate underlying natural laws,arguing that innovative approaches are typically rooted in deep reflection on common sense.He also calls for theoretical innovation in SLA in the Chinese context,advocating a robust research paradigm that shifts from local observation to global theoretical generalization,thereby promoting bottom-up theoretical development.In closing,he highlights the promising prospects for SLA theory in the era of artificial intelligence.
基金Interim Achievements of the“Yingying Technology Empowerment–Application-Oriented Talent Enhancement Project at Changchun College of Electronic Technology”under the Fourth Phase of the 2024 Ministry of Education’s Employment-Education Collaboration Project(Project Number:2024121188944Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)+3 种基金Interim Achievements of the“Directional Cultivation Project for Composite Talents at Changchun College of Electronic Technology”under the Fourth Phase of the 2024 Ministry of Education’s Supply-Demand Matching and Employment-Education Cultivation Program(Project Number:2024121107571Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)Interim Achievements of the“Research on the Cultivation Path of Craftsmanship Spirit among University Teachers in the Context of Industry-University Collaboration”under the 2025 Ministry of Education’s Industry-University Cooperative Education Project(Project Number:2505164755Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)。
文摘The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,and other related online tools has increased learners’vocabulary mastery,engagement,and motivation levels.Interactional processes like media-embedded objects,teach-learning capacity algorithms,and feedback help learners receive the course in a personalized way that considers individual learning patterns or abilities.However,there are the following challenges:accessibility issues,total reliance on technology,and issues related to privacy.The following challenges affecting learning that arise from using gadgets:the digital divide,limited device access,and environmental issues that may distract a learner in a technology-enabled environment.Moreover,the security issue for data and the ethical question of users’information remain important too.Hence,the paper provides arguments that although these technologies contribute significantly to vocabulary acquisition,the challenge that emerges should be addressed by integrating technology in teaching and learning alongside conventional methods for vocabulary acquisition,which is a practical language acquisition tool that should not be monopolized.
文摘Idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases are three factors playing the important role in the second language acquisition(SLA).This essay firstly deals with the definitions of these concepts,then it illustrates the importance of them to SLA on two perspectives—idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases respectively and they regarded as a whole.Therefore,in this way,the essay may lead to the answer the question“How are idioms,collocations,and formulaic phrases important to SLA?”
文摘With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning English well is very important for most Chinese people.However,learning a foreign language well is not easy.We have to master several learning strategies and methods to learn it successfully.This paper will help all the foreign language learners to find the effective way in learning the second foreign languge.The paper mainly talks about two aspects:improving the abilities in listening,speaking and reading in order to communicate well;developing the ability of writing in English and perfecting the function of social communication.It gives out the concrete methods in listening,speaking,reading,writing,and translating.The authors hope that the paper would be helpful in assisting the foreign language learners to learn and master the second foreign language.
文摘In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the younger the better and would get good competence to learn language well, meanwhile others believe that adult have more strong motivation and competence.Based on the Brain Plasticity Theory and the Critical Period Hypothesis, and the intention of this thesis is to reveal such a hypothesis that the younger the learner who starts to learn a second language, the greater performance that he will achieve like a native does, through the comparative research between children and adults. The subjects are 100 Chinese learners who begin learning at different levels and ages. According to the results of integrated scores and a collection of the data in the questionnaire, an analysis show that the results acquired would be consistent with the hypothesis.The intention of this research is not only to argue which is better, earlier or later, but also an trial, through investigation and study, to provide some insights and suggestion to the existent issues, especially the children second language education and college English study in China.
文摘Negative transfer is the basic term we need to master in second language acquisition.This paper tries to analyze negative transfer of Chinese from the aspects of lexis,syntax and pragmatics.Besides,it provides suggestions on how to minimize negative transfer in second language teaching.
文摘The wide application of internet technology has provided the possibility to study and research new writing concepts and teaching modes in the classroom of English as a Second Language(ESL).In this trend,using email to assist English writing class has gained much attention in this field.This paper discusses the evaluation of email effectiveness with the implication of the Second Language Acquisition(SLA) theory.The result shows that the email assisted English writing class is a very salient method though it had its limitation somehow.
文摘Second language acquisition is influenced by various factors,among which age and environment are two major factors.Language acquisition and language learning are two different concepts,but they are correlated and they interact with each other.Therefore,in second language teaching teachers and researchers should follow the rules of second language acquisition and second language learning and analyze the factors such as learners' possible errors,motivation,learning strategies and personalities.
文摘Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
文摘Apparent discrepancy exists between Schmidt's Noticing Hypothesis and Krashen's Input Hypothesis. Whilst Krashen highlights the importance of comprehensible input and asserts that language is acquired unconciously, the notion of conscious learning has gained wide support from Schmidt and other researchers. They argue that noticing enhances second language development as one crucial level of consciousness. By reviewing the theoretical constructs that underlie the role of noticing, this paper aims to justify the role of noticing as one crucial level of consciousness in enhancing second language learning.
文摘In the linguistic field,L1transfer is a complex and controversial field in second language acquisition.In this article,Firstly,it will discuss some historical theories of L1 transfer.Secondly,it will analyze some manifestations of L1 transfer.Thirdly,it will explain the struc tural and the nonstructural factors in L1 transfer.Fourthly,it will discuss the problems in the study of L1transfer.Finally,it will give some my opinions of L1transfer.
文摘Swain's(1985) "Output Hypothesis"maintains that output performsthree functions,namely,the"noticing/triggering function",the"hypothesis-testing"function,and the " metalinguistic" function.Based on the " Noticing Hypothesis",this study aims to investigate the role of the noticing function of output in second language acquisition.The major findings of this research are summarized as follows:1) when composing,the learner could notice linguistic problems in their ineterlanguaeamong which problems arising from vocabulary and sentence were the most prominent.2) with more attention paid to vocabulary,the learner could notice linguistic forms of various aspects when comparing their original text to the modelsof writing.And they could partially incorporate what they hadnoticed in models into their subsequent revision.3) through models of writing learning,the EG learners performed better than the CG learnersin error correction in Composition2,which proves that output with subsequent input learning has superiority over output without relevant input followed in facilitatingthe acquisition of accuracy of linguistic forms.
文摘Different theorists hold their own idea of learning style and thus lead to various models of learning style. Numerous studies in the field of second language acquisition has been done to prove whether there is a correlation between learning style and second language achievement. The bulk of research indicates that there is a strong relationship between learning styles and language learning outcomes. Learning style is of great importance in second language learning.
文摘Second language acquisition(SLA)studies shows that first language(L1)transfer is one of the important factors that influence SLA.This paper mainly summarizes some non-linguistic factors affecting language transfer in order to help whose who are interested in this field have a preliminary understanding of it.
文摘Analyses the learners'linguistic environment,language,and the age which have made specific influence on the second language acquisition.These factors play a crucial influence on the second language acquisition,though some researchers hold different opinions about influence of categories and degree.
文摘This paper will firstly introduce the categories and main characteristics of English lexical phrases.Then a discussion over the function of English lexical phrases will be carried out from the angle of second language acquisition.The author holds the view that lexical phrases play an important role in second language acquisition,which can be summarized as follows:firstly,the acceleration of language fluency;secondly,the improvement of lexical selection ability;thirdly,the enhancement of pragmatic awareness.
文摘Under the influence of Chomsky's idea of the innate language faculty, language aptitude is seen as a special ability which is separate from general cognitive ability in the field of SLA. Thus, some linguists(Krashen, 1985) argue that language acquisition is a natural process and the acquired language knowledge contributes to the actual use of a second language. Furthermore,language learning through teaching or error correction is a conscious process which only means the learner knows the language knowledge, but it does not mean the learner can use this learnt knowledge to express something. However, Cummins(1979) argues that there are two independent language abilities, i.e., basic interpersonal communication skills and academic language proficiency. BICS refers to the ability required for oral communication and it can be acquired naturally, while CALP is in relation to one's academic language ability which can be developed by formal instruction. Cummins' proposal has made a great contribution to the awareness of classroom instruction in developing learners' academic skills including academic writing in SLA. The principle goal of this paper is to consider the characteristics of academic essays and the writing strategies of them. The major claim of this paper is that an academic essay is written for the purpose of explaining something, comparing two different things, analyzing facts, or trying to convince readers to accept the author's perspectives. Therefore, it is significant to write an academic essay by employing the strategies of definition, serializing, comparison, classification, and critical analysis, etc.
文摘The researches on Critical Period Hypothesis(CPH) aims to explain the importance of the age factor in the process of learning a second language.In this essay,a critical review of the theoretical issues and empirical research on the CPH will spread out.Meanwhile,the discussion of implication and limitation of the CPH research will be concerned as well.
