Forum for Linguistic Studies

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This study investigated the influence of real-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtMRI) videos as an innovative tool for enhancing learners' perception of English vowel sounds among Arabic-speaking learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Utilizing a pretest-intervention-posttest design, the study involved forty participants who were equally divided into two groups: an experimental group and a... More

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This study examines whether binomial constraints reflect universal linguistic trends or are influenced by language-specific factors, with a particular focus on phonological patterns in Jordanian Arabic binomials. Setting aside potential influences from semantics, pragmatics, morphology, word frequency, prosody, and cultural factors, the analysis centers on the applicability of onset and coda sonority constraints. While these... More

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Code-switching is a common phenomenon around the globe. It has been the center of long debate among linguists and researchers due to its impact on the process of language learning. This research touches upon this phenomenon in the context of Ad Dahinah, a rural village in Saudi Arabia. The study investigates teachers’ and students’... More

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The Armeno-Kipchak script serves as a vital medium for preserving and transmitting medieval Eurasia's cultural and historical heritage. This unique script provides insights into linguistic interactions and reflects the literature, culture, language, lifestyle, and religious practices of Armenians who spoke Kipchak. This study explores the linguistic and cultural interactions between the Turkic and Armeno-Kipchak languages... More

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ChatGPT is a recent and famous AI tool that has triggered debates about its potential implications in research, education, and enhancing language practices and skills. This study manipulated the SWOT analysis framework and systematic review to outline and scrutinize AI tools, including ChatGPT's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, in use in academic writing. The study... More

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This study addresses the ongoing debate regarding the categorization of the semantic component of Path, a core schema in motion events. Building on a review of previous proposals and considering the relationship between the motion of the Figure and the Ground (or the speaker), as well as typical patterns of directional motion observed in the... More

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Differences in length between singleton and geminate consonants with the same feature have received considerable attention in the literature. However, little work has been done to analyze differences in duration between singleton and geminate consonants with distinct features. This acoustic study sought to examine the differences in duration between singleton and geminate emphatic and non-emphatic... More

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Several concerns concerning the acquisition of the Arabic language have been the subject of substantial discussion, one of which is the requirement to take into account a number of different elements. In order to address this issue, the current study conducted a qualitative investigation of the difficulties that primary school children face when attempting to... More

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This study aimed to explore the extent to which faculty members at University at the Emirates and Jordan rely on digital journalism as a source of information related to educational issues. The study was conducted using a questionnaire methodology distributed to a sample of 100 Academics in the Emirates and Jordan. The results showed that... More

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This study addresses the limitations of traditional English-speaking instruction for English majors in China, such as limited class time, insufficient opportunities for classroom speaking, and inadequate support for autonomous learning. In response to these challenges, the study presents an integrated teaching model that combines the Production-oriented Approach (POA) and Flipped Classroom in Blended Learning environments,... More

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The correlation between foreign language learning anxiety (FLLA) and academic achievements (ACH) is an oft-researched topic. It is, especially, applicable when learning English as a foreign language (FL). As such, the present study examined the correlation between the FLLA that students majoring in English, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Spanish, and French at an international studies university in... More

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In the language of Standard Arabic, the attributive adjective, which typically occurs postnominally, must fully agree with its modified noun in four morphological features: gender, number, case, and (in)definiteness features. Several diverse attempts have been provided in the literature to account for this type of agreement in Standard Arabic, most of which are either inadequate... More

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This study examined how digital imagery contributes to young learners’ language development from the perspective of 856 primary-stage teachers in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Amman (Jordan). The data were collected using a carefully designed and validated survey questionnaire developed by the researchers. The findings revealed that digital imagery significantly supports language development in areas such... More

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English continuation writing has gained prominence in China’s senior high school English education as a pedagogical and assessment tool, following its incorporation into the national gaokao. This systematic review addresses the limited understanding of continuation writing by critically examining empirical studies published between 2016 and 2024, focusing on four key dimensions: (1) main focus areas... More

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The emergence of ChatGPT has revolutionized foreign language education, offering various benefits. However, limited research exists on the practical advantages and challenges of employing ChatGPT in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This study explores the perceptions of EFL Saudi teachers regarding the integration of ChatGPT into English language teaching within the... More

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This study examines the interplay between teachers’ self-efficacy and professional development needs of 15 EMI (English Medium Instruction) economics lecturers at a university in Vietnam. Using Nvivo 12 software for qualitative data analysis, the research identifies the divergent needs of experienced and novice lecturers in the EMI context. Experienced lecturers, who typically possess higher level... More

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This article is a continuation of many years of work devoted to the study of the lexical space of the Kalmyk epic discourse, in particular the songs of the Kalmyk heroic epic “Jangar” in the original and in translation into Russian. The relevance of the stated topic is related to the problem of the integral... More

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Based on the conceptual metaphor theory, this study explores the conceptualization structure and actual use of anger metaphors and metonymies in the cultural context of the two countries. The research materials come from Russian and Chinese idiom dictionaries and practical investigations on anger idioms. The study found that the conceptualization of anger between the two... More

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This study examines the growing trend among GCC students, particularly master’s degree holders, in pursuing doctoral studies as a means of enhancing career opportunities and achieving social mobility, especially in government sectors. It critically assesses the relevance of a doctorate in today’s job market, where competencies, experience, and skills are increasingly prioritized over academic qualifications.... More

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This study explores the cultural and motivational factors influencing student behaviors and academic performance in Oman's higher education system. Drawing on the frameworks of Cultural Relativism and Self-Determination Theory, and employing a descriptive analytical approach based on quantitative methods, the research surveys 409 students in the Sultanate of Oman. It examines the impact of cultural... More

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The storytelling approach has been widely recognised as an effective pedagogical approach in English language education (ELE). In China, storytelling has received considerable attention as an instructional method, aligning with national policies emphasising innovative and interactive learning. However, while empirical research on storytelling in China’s ELE has grown, there is a lack of systematic reviews... More

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The manuscripts on Khmer palm leaves in An Giang province are a distinctive element of the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Khmer community in southern Vietnam. These manuscripts, made from processed palm leaves, serve as a repository of Buddhist scriptures, sacred texts, and traditional knowledge, reflecting the spiritual and cultural values of the Khmer... More

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This study examines the key aspects of Albanian comedy in the early 20th century and its role in reflecting and critiquing the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the time. Early Albanian comedic works utilized humor and satire to unmask societal flaws and contradictions. Despite their significance, these comedies have often been overlooked in literary... More

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This study examines the contributions of authors who laid the foundation for Albanian comedy, such as Kristo Floqi, Mihal Grameno, Foqion Postoli, and Ilo Mitkë Qafëzezi, emphasizing their significant role in early 20th-century Albanian literature. It also investigates their linguistic contributions, focusing on the language structures, stylistic choices, and rhetorical strategies employed in their works,... More

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This research aims to examine how Taiwanese students, who are learning English as a foreign language, comprehend the core meanings of English vertical axis prepositions such as above, over, below, and under. It also investigates how different proficiency levels and task types influence their understanding of these prepositions. Fifty-four college freshmen participated in the study. They were categorized... More

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Phonetic analysis is an essential tool for understanding the profound aesthetics of the Quranic language. When studying the sounds in Al-Baqarah chapter, for example, we can discover the strong relationship between sound and meaning, which enhances the reader’s experience and brings them closer to the meanings of the verses. The Arabic language is characterized by... More

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The goal of this research is to create an automated system that works with machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) to automate university complaint management. Students get dissatisfied when traditional complaint handling techniques, such physical suggestion boxes, are ineffective and prone to delays. Designing and implementing a system that automates the submission, classification,... More

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This study explores the integration of gamification and multimodal learning within a Project-Based Learning (PBL) framework to enhance higher-order thinking skills (HOTs) in writing instruction. HOTs—encompassing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving—are vital for equipping students to navigate academic and real-world complexities. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative data through... More

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Prose fiction texts embody a portrayal of feelings, thoughts, and dispositions translated into language worthy of exploration and appreciation. Through exploration and appreciation, the reader is exposed to an intellectual journey of knowledge, skill, and experience. Bearing this in mind, the current paper explores the main factors that may negatively impact the language and narrative... More

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In the context of the intense internationalization process of higher education institutions globally, and amid the emergence of the conception of transcultural universities whereas students encounter the complex and multidimensional character of cultural and linguistic diversity, the effectiveness of international students’ cultural adaptation is becoming more salient than ever. In this paper, accordingly, the authors... More

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Deletion and epenthesis are the main recoverability strategies that second language (L2) learners use to simplify consonant clusters. Some researchers argued that advanced learners usually display a larger amount of epenthesis than non-advanced learners. However, referring to the concept of bisyllabicity, some argued that L2 learners usually prefer words of two syllables, meaning that while... More

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This study utilized a mixed-methods approach to explore the essential elements for creating a blended instructional model tailored for undergraduate music education students. The study involved 200 students from the Department of Music and Dance at Guangxi University of Foreign Languages, Nanning, China, and four faculty members with 5–10 years of teaching experience. Data collection... More

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Illocutionary acts are speech acts in which the speaker encodes an intended meaning in an utterance, and the listener decodes this meaning from the utterance. Illocutionary acts are not based on form (grammar) but rather on meaning. This study examines illocutionary acts used by the characters in the first season of the Canadian period drama... More

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In the context of the digital transformation of society and global educational reforms, the problem of developing digital literacy among secondary school students is of particular importance. This study is aimed at identifying psychological and pedagogical conditions conducive to the development of digital skills of Kazakh-speaking students. The research is based on a theoretical... More

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This article provides a detailed examination of the scientific contributions of Bekmurat Uakhatov, a renowned scholar of Kazakh oral literature, with a focus on his studies of turmys-salt jyrlary (household and ritual songs). These songs hold a special place in Kazakh spiritual heritage, reflecting the nation’s worldview, traditions, and life philosophy. Bekmurat Uakhatov’s research delves... More

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The Qur’an’s strategic utilization of dialogue represents a profound act by the Divine, designed to fulfill a transcendent purpose. This descriptive-analytical study delves into the linguistic mastery of the Qur’anic verses, particularly exploring their intricate relationship with the connotative meanings that emerge through the cohesive and coherent structure of its dialogic texts. The study employs... More

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This article expounds on the relationship between Batswana and the rhinoceros. The co-existence of Batswana and the rhinoceros brought the two together. There are different types of relationships like commensalism, i.e., metabiotic, phoresy and microbiota. People have utilized animals in a variety of useful relationships. Animals improve the welfare of humans in many ways, ranging... More

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The study examines how the articulation of the values of tolerance and love is constructed linguistically, rhetorically, and politically in the speeches of Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump. By adopting a Political Discourse Analysis framework integrating both Critical Discourse Analysis and a textual-contextual approach, the study investigates both leaders' linguistic... More

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Test anxiety is a significant issue for many English Language students, negatively impacting their language acquisition, academic performance, and psychological well-being. This study explores the causes of test anxiety among EFL learners and investigates effective strategies to mitigate this challenge. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a systematic review of the literature with an original... More

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This paper introduces the concept and evaluation index system of Digital Linguistic Entrepreneurship for enterprises, which includes three primary indicators: digital linguistic entrepreneurial philosophy, digital linguistic entrepreneurial capability, and digital linguistic entrepreneurial resources, along with seven secondary indicators. Reliability and validity tests confirm that this framework is both reliable and feasible for assessing digital linguistic... More

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This study explores the influence of cultural taboos on English Language Teaching (ELT) within the Arab Gulf region, where societal norms and Islamic traditions significantly shape pedagogical approaches. It identifies educators’ primary challenges, such as navigating culturally sensitive topics like religion, gender roles, and family dynamics, which impact curriculum design, classroom interactions, and material selection.... More

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The authors consider stereotypical features of femality and masculinity, which are universal in nature and determine the differences between female and male content in general. Based on the analysis of the material of the artistic text of Kazakh writers, the gender features of the explication of human qualities in the Kazakh language are determined. In... More

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Recently, the development of speech-to-text technology, together with machine translation, has led to the development
of simultaneously translating the captions of videos into other languages. YouTube, a video-sharing platform, offers
multilingual subtitles using this feature. The current automated caption system captures audio data during video uploads
and generates a subtitle file in text format. The... More

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The study examines the philosophical extrapositions of the perception of the pre-Islamic poets in resisting the nihilism of death as an existentialist crisis through a philosophy of pleasure despite the inevitability of immortality. The philosophy of pleasure is manifested in the poet’s romanticist language, which expresses the depth of life's pleasures as an ultra-philosophical concept... More

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The notion that incorporating native language practices can enhance individuals’ proficiency in learning a foreign language has given rise to various bilingual language pedagogies, including translanguaging. In the context of learning English, numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of classroom translanguaging for second language learners. This study aimed to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions of... More

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This article examines the theoretical and methodological challenges of modern Kazakh literary studies, focusing on transformations driven by Kazakhstan’s independence. The research underscores the integration of global theoretical frameworks-structuralism, postmodernism, narratology, and hermeneutics-into Kazakh literary criticism, which has significantly reshaped the analysis of artistic texts. These methodologies provide a deeper understanding of national literature in... More

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Ismail Kadare holds an important position in contemporary literature, maintaining significant influence across Albanian and global literary landscapes. During the latter half of the twentieth century, Kadare faced the oppressive constraints of socialist realism imposed by the totalitarian communist regime in Albania. To survive under this regime, he employed a perilous strategy known as the... More

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Prepositions are essential linguistic elements that convey both grammatical and semantic functions, particularly in representing spatial and temporal configurations. However, they present significant challenges in second language acquisition, especially for Chinese learners of English. This study employs a componential analysis to investigate the semantic properties of the English preposition “in” and the Chinese preposition “zai”... More

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Artificial intelligence (AI) technology prevalence has led to our time being referred to as ‘the age of AI.’ As a contemporary societal issue, AI technology draws the attention of caricaturists who use their art to visually communicate various messages about it. This study explores how AI technology is visually represented in a collection of editorial... More

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This study aims to explore the impact mechanism of user interface language choice on work performance in the context of informatization, revealing language adaptation issues during digital transformation. Data was collected through questionnaire surveys, with 312 valid questionnaires recovered, and statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 24.0. The study found that: (1)... More

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This paper explores the notion of identity and its manifestations in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, focusing on social context, ethnicity, and racism as main components for identity formation in American society in the 1900s. To support this observation, a focus is made on identity formation, ethnicity, and social acceptance in an elite, racially categorized society... More

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This study investigates the intricate relationship between metacognitive strategies and foreign language enjoyment (FLE), emphasizing the dynamic interplay between cognitive regulation techniques and emotional experiences in the language learning process. Metacognitive strategies—planning, monitoring, and evaluation—play a pivotal role in shaping learners’ emotional and cognitive engagement, which are critical for fostering motivation and reducing language anxiety.... More

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Needs analysis is a critical step in ESP curriculum design to ascertain learners’ linguistic requirements. ESP offers a customized approach to language learning, targeting the specific communication needs of students in various professional domains. The research aimed 1) to investigate the needs analysis of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in tertiary students’ speaking material, 2) to... More

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This study aimed to analyze one of the most important speeches, in terms of topic, time, and place- the speech given
by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, may God protect him.
The speech was known as the speech of “Qasr Al-Bahr”, with reference to the... More

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The Arabic language has inadequately examined the relationship between sexuality and pejoration. Since the commencement of the 21st century, several lexical words in Egyptian Arabic have undergone sexual pejoration. The point of this study is to look into the link between sexuality and derogatory words in Egyptian Arabic, as well as how often people unconsciously... More

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This study investigates the influence of practical training on job performance among translation graduates in Oman, focusing on how university education can better align with labour market demands. As global demand for skilled translators increases, the need for comprehensive practical training programs that bridge academic outcomes and industry expectations becomes paramount. A mixed-methods approach, combining... More

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This research aims to investigate the linguistic strategies and conversation style used by men and women in transactional tourism objects and to analyze the contribution of men’s and women’s language to tourism sustainability. This research employs a qualitative approach. The study employs content analysis proposed by Krippendorff to systematically examine recorded conversations between male and... More

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ChatGPT has enormous capabilities in generating human-like text responses. Moreover, many higher education students use it to complete their language-related tasks. Despite numerous studies about the effectiveness of ChatGPT in English language education, there remains a notable gap in understanding how EFL students perceive this generative chatbot and its implications for self-regulated learning. This research... More

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Reading in a second language (L2) is a complex process influenced by various factors. Among these, working memory capacity (WMC) and phonological short-term memory (PSTM) may play a role in L2 reading performance, though their precise impact remains insufficiently obvious. Research on WMC and PSTM in Arabic first-language learners of English is particularly limited. The... More

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The article deals with the issues related to innovations in the profession-oriented training of would-be translators. The purpose of the research is to analyse the innovative set of educational tools enabling the improvement of the learning outcomes within the training of would-be orientalists. The tasks are: 1) to outline the paradigm of innovations in the system... More

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This article presents a linguistic analysis of the terms FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) by means of corpus analysis and other additional tools to examine their evolution, frequency and contextual usage.Through the application of Ngram Viewer, Sketch Engine and COCA data, this study traces how these terms... More

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This study examines the most frequently used parts of speech and grammatical forms in the texts of the Sub-corpora of the National Corpus of the Kazakh Language (qazcorpora.kz). The frequency of word forms based on the 13-million-word usages in the 2023 corpus database was collected and analyzed both manually and using the functional setting of... More