A Study of Factors that Influence Foreign Language Learning & Some Possible Solutions.

Autor/in	Ji, Kangli
Titel	A Study of Factors that Influence Foreign Language Learning & Some Possible Solutions.
Quelle	(1997), (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Tabellen
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Tagungsbericht; Attitude Change; Chinese; Classroom Techniques; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Style; Educational Strategies; Empathy; English (Second Language); Foreign Countries; Individual Differences; Interference (Language); Interlanguage; Language Attitudes; Language Processing; Learning Strategies; Memory; Second Language Instruction; Second Language Learning; Transfer of Training + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; China; Chinesen; Klassenführung; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Lehrstrategie; Empathie; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Ausland; Individueller Unterschied; Zielsprache; Sprachverhalten; Sprachverarbeitung; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Gedächtnis; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Training; Transfer; Ausbildung
Abstract	A discussion of factors that influence English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learning by native speakers of Chinese focuses on three specific factors (cognitive style, individual differences, and native language interference), and offers classroom solutions. The effect of each of the three factors on ESL comprehension and production is considered, drawing on language patterns in both English and Chinese and on research in the area. Several approaches to addressing these factors in classroom practice are suggested. The first is stimulation of the learner's empathy for the native speaker, particularly by use of cultural information and instruction in contemporary language use. The second is to address learner attitudes, transforming reluctance into enthusiasm by selecting teaching materials and providing practice opportunities that improve learner self-confidence. The third approach is to provide learning strategies that reinforce the native English-speaker's language use patterns. (Contains 14 references.) (MSE)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2004/1/01