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Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English
This book is designed to enable non-native English speakers to write science research for publication in English. It can also be used by English speakers and is a practical, user-friendly book intended as a fast, do-it-yourself guide for those whose English language proficiency is above intermediate. The approach is based on material developed from teaching graduate students at Imperial College London and has been extensively piloted. The book guides the reader through the process of writing science research and will also help with writing a Master's or Doctoral thesis in English.
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Predicting Sense of Classroom Community from Foreign Language Enjoyment and Anxiety in an English as a Foreign Language Classroom
Whereas the role of anxiety and enjoyment in predicting learning outcomes is well documented in the literature, the role of these two emotion dimensions in predicting perceived sense of classroom community is rarely discussed in the literature despite the fact that classroom community serves as a good predictor of learning outcomes. Conducted in a sociocultural context which is under-represented in the international literature, the present study was designed to predict participants’ perceived sense of classroom community based on their reported enjoyment and anxiety scores. A total of 402 senior high school students (male: 153, female: 249) participated in the study. Participants were invited to complete the questionnaires measuring foreign language enjoyment, foreign language anxiety, and perceived sense of classroom community. Multiple regression analysis indicated that foreign language classroom anxiety and enjoyment concurrently explained 39% of the total variance in sense of classroom community. Foreign language enjoyment turned out to be a stronger positive predictor, whereas anxiety was a negative predictor. Both variables were significant predictors for sense of classroom community regardless of gender. Whereas males and females were comparable in terms of perceived sense of classroom community and foreign language enjoyment, females were more anxious than males.
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Principles and Practices of Teaching English as an International Language
This book critically examines current ELT practices visàvis the use of English as an international lingua franca. It bridges the gap between theoretical discussion and the practical concerns of teaching English as an international language, and presents diverse approaches for preparing competent users of English in international contexts.
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Age and the Acquisition of English as a Foreign Language
This book provides an overview of current research on the
age factor in foreign language learning, addressing issues,
which are critical for language planning. It presents new
research on foreign language learning within bilingual
communities in formal instruction settings focussing on syntax,
phonology, writing, oral skills and learning strategies.
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Second Language Use Online and its Integration in Formal Language Learning
This book explores the relationship between online second
language (L2) communicative activities and formal language
learning. It provides empirical evidence of the scale of L2 English
use online, investigating the forms most commonly used, the
activities likely to cause discomfort and the challenges
experienced by users, and takes a critical approach to the nature
of language online beyond the paradigms of 'written' versus
'spoken'. The author explores the possibilities for language
teaching practices that engage with and integrate learners' L2
English online use, not only to support it but to use it as input
for classroom learning and to enhance and exploit its incidental
learning outcomes. This book will be of interest to postgraduate
students and researchers interested in computer-mediated
communication, online discourse and Activity Theory, while language
teachers will find the practical ideas for lesson content
invaluable as they strive to create a successful language learning
community.
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