Forum for Linguistic Studies

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This study investigates the current state of English teaching quality for students at art universities in Vietnam, focusing on a competency-based approach. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, the research involves surveys and interviews with educators and students to identify key challenges and opportunities in implementing competency-based education (CBE) in English language teaching. The findings reveal an... More

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This paper examines the interplay between feminist thought and theatre, focusing on Harold Pinter and Caryl Churchill alongside William Shakespeare’s classical texts. It analyses how these playwrights address gender, identity, and societal norms through a feminist lens, tracing the evolution of feminist discourse in theatre. Using comparative textual analysis, the study explores Pinter’s surrealism, Churchill’s... More

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This paper examines the rhetorical strategies used by Madame Chiang Kai-shek during her 1943 U.S. tour to reshape American perceptions of China and counter Orientalist discourses. By strategically employing language in her speeches, she sought to reframe China as a modern and democratic society rather than an exotic or inferior culture. Her rhetoric focused on... More

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 Motivation, attitude, and anxiety are significant to overall academic achievement. However, these variables were often looked at in isolation. This study examined reading motivation and attitude, reading anxiety, and reading frequency among high school students in Indonesia (n = 4738). Three close-ended questionnaires—the Foreign Language Reading Attitudes and Motivation Scale (FLRAMS), the Foreign Language Reading... More

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This mixed-method corpus-based study explores the language used by Arab politicians in a TV programme on the death of Nelson Mandela. Arabs from various Arab countries were asked the question, “What does Mandela mean to you?” From Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), the appraisal system is used to investigate the evaluative language expressed by those politicians in... More

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The process of accessing and retrieving the morphological components of complex words during word recognition has led to the development of various models that explain morphological representation and processing. This area of research is particularly significant in the context of Arabic, where it has been suggested that lexical processing predominantly relies on root-based obligatory morphological... More

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This report focuses on the translation of the chapters on the “Preface, Chapter One: Bluish White China and Chapter Three: The Blue and White China" from the book “The Civilizations in China" exploring in-depth the translation strategies of porcelain culture in Jingdezhen, China. With its distinct characteristics and profound connotations, porcelain culture occupies an essential position in the treasure trove of Chinese... More

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In the context of globalization and informatization, studying the professional linguistic worldview (PLW) of specialists in information and communication technologies (IT specialists) has become a relevant issue. Contemporary linguistics lacks studies devoted to the analysis of the PLW of IT specialists, making this research novel in its approach. This study addresses the importance of examining... More

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The article seeks to formulate a thesaurus for future philogists. Kazakhstan has implemented new and heightened requirements for the training of specialists, subsequently modernizing the education system and creating a need for new educational methods to adapt to the constantly shifting field of new technologies. This work provides a brief overview of the methods and... More

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Artificial Intelligence is currently at the forefront of technological progress and its applications are ubiquitous in various fields. However, its unique capabilities in the field of linguistical creation, especially in the area of creating new words, remain poorly understood. Furthermore, the study of semantic accuracy in the invention of occasional words created by A.I. is... More

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The image of a dog holds a special place in the culture and mythology of many peoples. This study examines how the dog became a sacred symbol associated with the afterworld, ancestral land, and subterranean realms. Using mythological texts, archaeological data, and linguistic analysis, the research identifies unique cultural and universal patterns in stable expressions... More

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Contrary to the importance of digital literacy in making English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education congruent with the recent technological advancements, a scrutiny of the pertinent literature in this regard is evident. To address this gap, this investigation seeks to investigate Iranian experienced and novice EFL teachers’ digital literacy within a comparative stance. Using... More

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This study investigates the frequency and handling of parallelism in Arabic and English, focusing on how it affects argumentation in political discourse. This paper examines how parallelism is preserved in translation from Arabic to English, with a focus on a selection of King Abdullah II's speeches. However, it does not explore the impact of translating... More

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This study describes Indonesian workers' language adaptation and acculturation in the industrial workplace in Japanese culture, which aims to describe how workers interpret their experiences interacting with Japanese people in the workplace. The method used is a phenomenological study with in-depth interviews focusing on aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication, acculturation experiences in the work... More

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The purpose of this study is to examine the process of sign language interpreter support provided in vocational courses to students at the School for the Handicapped, a special education institution in Turkiye where all of the students have hearing loss. Eight freshmen students in the Architectural Drafting Associate Degree program of the Department of... More

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Reported speech is a critical tool for communication in the English language. However, reporting questions can be challenging for some non-native English students at the university level. This study, conducted at a South African University, analysed students' mastery of reported speech questions. The choice of a South African University as the study location was based... More

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Metacognitive strategies including planning, monitoring, and evaluation play a pivotal role in enhancing EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' writing proficiency. This study examines how these strategies uniquely influence critical components of academic writing, including coherence, grammatical accuracy, and clarity. Conducted at Nusantara PGRI Kediri University, a private institution in East Java, Indonesia, the... More

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The translation of the Holy Quran is daunting and is primarily based on the scholar’s interpretation. This study aims to investigate how the attributes of Allah are translated from Arabic into English. To this end, the study examines five translations of 12 verses that include attributes of Allah to find commonalities and/or differences in rendering the... More

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This study explores the semantic meaning of place names in describing the characteristics of Pontianak City as a national mapping effort.  The study highlights the importance of landscape and geography in understanding urban identity. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive with a semantic and multidisciplinary approach. Data collection techniques include surveys, interviews,... More

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This case study investigated high school student engagement in acquiring second language knowledge through YouTube music videos. A Chinese English learner who had lived in the United States for a year developed fundamental language skills but was hesitant to engage in language learning at the start of the project. Data collection was conducted over 10 weeks and... More

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This study examines the translation techniques employed in rendering Javanese proverbs into Indonesian and English and their impact on the quality of the translations. This study used a qualitative design. Four professionals participated in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to determine, analyze, and validate the data. They identified the translation techniques and decided their impact... More

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Testing and examination have an impact on teaching and learning pedagogy. The scholar used the term washback to explain the effect of testing on curriculum development. This review examines the concept of washback, influence that tests and examinations have on teaching, learning, and curriculum design. Washback can manifest in both positive and negative forms, impacting... More

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This study revisits and expands the Presage, Process, Product (PPP) model to propose a dynamic and interactive framework for language learning. The enhanced model emphasizes the reciprocal relationships among presage factors (learner characteristics and contextual influences), process strategies (approaches to learning and engagement), and product outcomes (performance and broader competencies). By integrating culturally relevant content,... More

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This study aims to provide an analysis of the pronunciation of Jordanian Arabic sounds when uttered by some Indian workers in Jordan. The sample consisted of ten participants working at Al-Hassan Industrial City in Irbid, north Jordan. Information was collected via individual conversations during which the participants were shown pictures and then asked several questions... More

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This article aims to provide a theoretical foundation and a comprehensive overview of the relationship between language policy and language planning (LPP), supported by relevant references from a sociolinguistic perspective. Language policy and language planning play crucial roles in shaping the linguistic landscape of societies worldwide. Understanding the definitions and implications of these terms is... More

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This research aimed to investigate the Arabic compliments posted by Instagram users on artists’ works on Instagram. Most of the studies have explored the use of compliments in different platforms of social media; however, compliments on artists’ works have received less attention, especially the compliments that are constructed with emojis. Therefore, this study was conducted... More

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To enhance the motivation of left-behind vocational students to learn English, exploring innovative ways of learning English suitable for such students. This study investigates the effectiveness of game-based listening activities in improving English language learning among left-behind vocational students in China. Employing a quasi-experimental design, the research examined the impact of the intervention on learning motivation... More

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This study examines naming practices in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures through a comparative analysis of 10,022 contemporary names (5,004 Vietnamese and 5,018 Chinese) collected from institutions and universities. By applying the mixed-methods analysis, we aim to identify the structural patterns, differences by gender, and variations by region in the naming conventions and take socio-cultural factors... More

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The pandemic’s onset necessitated the transition of conventional standard education to the remote format for almost all educational institutions, ensuring students continued learning with minimal disruption to their regular schedules and academic performance. This study explored distance language learners' satisfaction with adjusted traditional instructional materials for online delivery, their perceived effectiveness, and the correlation between... More

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The advancement of educational technology has become an integral part of the contemporary educational landscape. This study aims to explore the benefits of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the undergraduate level. Grounded in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the study adopts a qualitative research design focused on three private... More

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This study examines the impact of artificial intelligence on the pragmatic function of the French press, by analyzing the role of this advanced technology in changing the methods of collecting, editing, and analyzing news. This research aimed to comprehend the role and effect of artificial intelligence technology on news media practices in France, the quality... More

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Researchers often aim to capture readers’ attention through the development of introductions that are both engaging and appealing. While prior studies have examined the rhetorical characteristics of introductions in depth, little attention has been drawn to the interpersonal role of negation in introductions. This study seeks to remedy the oversight by exploring how negation functions as... More

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This research examines the influence of YouTube educational channels on enhancing the speaking proficiency of Saudi EFL learners, particularly focusing on the perceptions and usage of these platforms among undergraduate students. The study reveals a diverse demographic profile of participants, primarily aged 21-23, indicating a strong inclination among younger learners towards technology-enhanced education. With a... More

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This paper is based on the study of language and cultural type theory. It explores the construction method of the type of personality concept and the selection of materials behind it. This study selects and analyzes the research successes in linguistics since the linguist V.I. Karasik proposed the theory of Linguistic-cultural Type in 2002, with... More

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Back-translation method in translation studies is basically applied to assess translation quality. This method requires further development when the source language undergoes significant changes. This research explores text reconstructions as consequences of language change. Deploying theories of back-translation and language change, it focuses on another merit of back-translation method to reconstruct old texts. The research... More

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Congratulation speech is one of the most linguistic aspects that is performed by people in general and among Jordanians in particular. Understanding the Jordanians’ congratulation helps people from different cultures to understand them adequately. This study aims to investigate the congratulation strategies written in the graduation notebooks for undergraduate students at Jerash university. The writers... More

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Background: The voice onset time (VOT) is an acoustic measure to assess speech neuroregulatory mechanisms. However, the VOT was not measured in individuals of Jordanian Arabic with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Therefore, this research aimed to measure the VOT using a cross-sectional design. Sixteen individuals with PD and 16 healthy controls had their VOT assessed under two... More

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This article explores the dynamics of Turkism usage in the English language, leveraging Google Ngram data to analyze historical and contemporary trends. It investigates the origins, dissemination, and impact of these borrowings, which arose from cultural exchanges, trade routes, and historical interactions between Turkic peoples and English-speaking communities. Turkisms are categorized into several domains: toponyms... More

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This inductive paper seeks to develop a conceptual definition of the term ‘digital communication,’ enriching the literature that lacks a definition. To that end, the authors collected twenty-five manifestations, or insufficient fragmented pieces of knowledge, from the literature, employing the theme-rheme concept to analyze the manifestations collected and (employing the same formula) to condense and... More

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This paper aims to pragmatically analyze argumentation and persuasion techniques in a number of speeches delivered during the US presidential campaign between 2011 to 2020. The political system in the United States provides a context for shaping public opinion, and politicians must use language consciously in order to manipulate the voters and gain the necessary... More

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In Chinese higher education, English courses aim to enhance language skills while cultivating learners' personality, cultural awareness, and autonomous learning abilities. However, current English reading instruction often results in passive learning. Whole English Book Reading (WEBR), guided by Project-based Learning (PBL), addresses this by promoting comprehensive reading, teacher support, and exploration of main ideas and... More

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The poetic subcorpus of the Kazakh language is essential for studying the works of Kazakh poets, identifying the intonational features of poetry, and developing a system of prosodic knowledge. The poetic subcorpus within the National Corpus of the Kazakh Language serves as a tool for studying the language of Kazakh poetry and poetic texts. The... More

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Time, as an abstract yet fundamental concept, has been extensively studied across disciplines. Within cognitive linguistics, Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) suggests that people conceptualise time through source domains and mental mappings. However, cross-linguistic variations in these conceptualisations remain underexplored. This study employs a corpus-based semantic analysis to investigate the ‘TIME IS MONEY’ metaphor in British... More

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This study aims to describe the implementation of English teaching in Elementary Schools (ES) in Jayapura City. To provide a detailed and accurate mapping, the study focuses on four specific objectives: (a) assessing the availability of English teachers in each ES; (b) describing the qualifications, training, and teaching experience of these teachers; (c) evaluating the... More

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Cooperative learning plays a vital role in enhancing students' writing performance. A multitude of studies have demonstrated that collaborative strategies not only strengthen students’ writing abilities but also enrich their social skills and teamwork attitude. This study aims to design an innovative model for writing instruction that harnesses the power of cooperative learning to elevate... More

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When native Chinese speakers learn English pronunciation, learners of different ages have different pronunciation characteristics. Previous studies on the English consonant pronunciation of Chinese children mainly focus on learners at one stage, and there is a lack of comparative studies on different ages, and research on early childhood is relatively scarce. We study English consonant pronunciation... More

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Among bilingual Mandarin-English children, spoken-English learners of different ages have different pronunciation characteristics. This paper studies English vowel pronunciation errors of Chinese learners from kindergarten to 9th Grade (K-9). We divided K-9 learners into three age groups: Kindergarten Children (KC), Primary-school Students (PS), and Middle-school students (MS). The results show that: (1) The overall English... More

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Language choice in automobile advertisements is vitally important in conveying specific messages aimed at influencing consumer behavior. This study used a descriptive-quantitative approach to analyze the multilevel linguistic features in the verbal components of 492 automobile advertisements from various media in the Philippines, focusing on phonological, lexical, semantic, and syntactic levels. Textual analysis reveals that... More

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It is widely known that technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), presents innovative opportunities for improving English language learning skills. However, little is known about the effect of AI-mediated activities on learners' speaking skills. This study, therefore, aims to explore the EFL learners' attitudes and perceptions of the use of AI-powered conversational tools to improve speaking fluency.... More

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Facebook has become a vibrant platform for sharing short prose and poetry, offering writers a space to express themselves and seek feedback from a broad audience. While many users are content with "likes" on their posts, others yearn for more meaningful engagement and validation of their literary skills, which they often overestimate. Amid this digital... More

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This study scrutinizes the problems and strategies involved in the translation of legal terms from English into Arabic and vice versa, whether in relation to international accords or agreements. Despite the significant differences between English common law and the civil or Islamic law systems in Arabic, this piece of research tries to look into how... More

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Being a critical development period, childhood shapes behaviors and language skills through interaction and observation. These days, the majority of the children spend a notable amount of time watching and enjoying English cartoons in Dhaka City. Watching cartoons has a significant impact on children in the development of their attitudes, actions, and skills. This study... More

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This paper investigates reduplication in pluractional verbs as attested in the Ha'ili dialect of Arabic (HD) by primarily analyzing their form. The paper also makes some observations about the function of these verbs. The data of this study consists of one-on-one interviews, a word list, and observations. Imperfective verb forms are formed by infixing a reduplicative... More

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This study looks at how people in high-context cultures use language to send messages that seem sincere but are not meant to be taken literally. It focuses on 120 real and remembered interactions to see how speakers handle these indirect and subtle forms of communication, known as "ostensible acts." The research uses both qualitative and... More

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Second language teachers face challenges to create classroom environments that cater to the needs of the diverse students’ needs and abilities. Some young second language learners in particular come to the classroom with difficulties such as communication and comprehension limitations. It is, therefore, essential to find ways to engage those students and provide a learning... More

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Middle-aged Jordanians have significant challenges in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), despite its growing importance for academic, professional, and social success. Thus, this study examines how gamification attracts middle-aged learners to advance language learning and teaching. This research randomly assigned 60  participants to a gamified vocabulary app or control group. The experimental group... More

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The article presents the results of a study on the professional linguistic personality of a specialist in the legal industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the linguistic rhetorical Ideal aspect in the concept of the Sochi Linguistic & Rhetorical School. An idealized linguistic rhetorical model of the professional linguistic personality of a Kazakhstani lawyer... More

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A lot of research on the problem of discourse has been carried out all over the world and is still going on. Although in the works of scholars  on historical discourse talk  about historical facts, historical events, historical records, historical narratives, historical figures, the influence of historical plots in a literary text in the literary mind... More

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As a significant and integral part of medieval Arab civilization, Andalusian literature not only contributed to the expansion of Arabic literary forms and the philosophical depth of its tradition but also played a crucial role in influencing both the Arab world and European literature. Emerging during the Islamic rule of the Iberian Peninsula, Andalusian literature... More

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Language plays a crucial role in Sotho-Tswana musical videos, as it helps determine the sentiment and genre. The Sotho-Tswana languages, spoken in parts of Southern Africa, are used to compose many indigenous songs and music. However, speakers of one of the Sotho-Tswana languages may not understand other Sotho-Tswana languages. Given the widespread availability of these... More

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This paper examines grammatical transformations (translation techniques), in rendering the works of Akhmet Baitursynuly into Russian, using a corpus-based approach. The primary analysis is based on the Kazakh-Russian parallel corpus of Baitursynuly’s texts, created by the authors. This corpus serves as a foundational tool for identifying linguistic patterns, translation techniques, and stylistic nuances across the... More

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This study examines idiomatic expressions involving animals in English and Arabic. As a native Arabic speaker and an English university instructor, the researcher observed that both languages utilize animals in idiomatic contexts to convey specific connotations or messages that differ from the literal meaning of the expressions. The researcher identified these animal-related idioms in both... More

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This study examines the relationship between transformational leadership of lecturers and student engagement at universities in the Mekong Delta region, with a focus on the mediating role of self-efficacy. Based on Bandura’s social cognitive theory, data were collected from 2,615 students across five universities through a cross-sectional quantitative research approach. The results showed that the... More

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The main feature of modern linguistics is the close study of the language with a person's consciousness, worldview and thought process, as well as with his practical activities. For this reason, the article emphasizes the importance of taking into account, first of all, the main symptoms of the phenomenon of the linguistic personality in the... More

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Speaking clearly leads to communicating clearly. However, learning to speak clearly in a foreign or second language is one of the greatest challenges for a learner and often evokes great anxiety. Accordingly, this study is a survey-based investigation of the effects of using humor to teach speaking skills on the speaking anxiety of Saudi Arabian... More

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This study validated a metacognitive reading strategy questionnaire for CET-6 Reading (College English Test-Band 6) and investigated the effectiveness of metacognitive reading strategy instruction on CET-6 reading performance. The research was conducted at a second-tier university in China, involving 478 participants in the factor analysis phase, with 245 questionnaires used for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and 233... More

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This study explores the significance of language learning evangelism and education in the dissemination of Christianity in Nigeria. With over 500 indigenous languages, Nigeria presents unique linguistic and cultural challenges for evangelism. This paper examines how language proficiency enhances effective communication of Christian teachings, fosters community engagement, and promotes cultural sensitivity. By analyzing existing literature,... More

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English-Medium Instruction (EMI) has gained prominence globally as higher education institutions (HEIs) adopt English to teach academic subjects, particularly in non-Anglophone regions. This review explores the implementation and impacts of EMI on students' English proficiency and content learning in various contexts, including Taiwan, the UAE, Malaysia, and Thailand. EMI has been driven by globalization, institutional... More

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The integration of extensive reading strategies and innovative technologies has become a vital component of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. While extensive reading (ER) fosters learner autonomy and vocabulary acquisition by promoting engagement with diverse reading materials, the incorporation of digital tools—such as e-books, online platforms, and mobile applications—has further enhanced accessibility and... More

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In today’s interconnected global landscape, education must prioritize the development of intercultural and transcultural competence to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate and thrive in culturally diverse environments. This paper investigates cultural translation as a transformative pedagogical tool, demonstrating its potential to foster intercultural and transcultural communication through innovative curriculum design. Cultural translation,... More

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Following the abrupt global outbreak of COVID-19, many countries have embraced online teaching as the primary means of ensuring uninterrupted education,, requiring nearly all teachers to rapidly adapt to this unfamiliar digital landscape. This study investigated the factors that may cause anxiety among tertiary English teachers in Taiwan when they teach online in three aspects:... More

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Since its genesis, Papiamentu has been influenced by several lexifiers. This study examines etymological patterns of hybrid formation in Classical Papiamentu (CP), mainly focusing on Iberian and Dutch contributions. Studying morphosyntactic functions in hybrid words can reveal typological relations between Creole languages. Thus, this study aims to expand linguistic knowledge about CP and Creole languages... More

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In this study, the authors take the presented pedagogical approach, Digital Narratives in Translation Training (DNTT), as the starting point to promote innovative thinking in translation education. Specifically, it evaluates the framework’s impact on three dimensions of cognitive creativity: associative reasoning, visual structuring, and ideational fluency. In the present study, a quasi-experimental research design was employed,... More

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Writing is a complex skill requiring cognitive, linguistic, and creative capacities, particularly challenging for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This review explores the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in enhancing English writing skills, emphasizing its potential to address common challenges faced by learners. PBL promotes active engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity through... More

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This research examines the stylistic obstacles encountering Translation master’s students when rendering Arabic legal texts into English. It delineates the influence of attaining the legal stylistic conventions in delivering a desirable legal translation. The study investigates the 20 participants’ renditions of five Arabic legal documents into English from qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Al-Jarf’s model of... More

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In this study, we explore the integration of learning and knowledge technologies in hybrid Ancient Greek and Latin courses at the University of La Sabana during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using an action research methodology, 12 interactive activities were designed and categorized into dynamic class segments of 20- and 10-minute blocks to enhance student engagement and... More

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This study explores the syntactic deviations in written English by freshmen EFL students at Saudi universities focusing on their implications for understanding syntactic competence. The research investigates 105 students' compositions to pinpoint the most frequent and notable syntactic errors, employing the Minimalist Program (MP) by Noam Chomsky. The objective is to root these deviations within... More

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In language, context is described as the information that is available to participants. For effective communication, participants need to share knowledge and they may use relevant elements that help interactants share common ground, such as a definite article, a definite relative clause or a post-nominal adjective. In certain contexts, a mismatch between the speaker’s target... More

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The present research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed lexical approach in improving English Foreign Language (EFL) students’ Lexical knowledge, particularly their ability to use medical collocations in writing within the medical English context. This paper adopted a mixed methods approach; the quantitative data was obtained from a survey conducted on (24) English... More