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Which research area connects Anna Niżegorodcew's work with the increasing globalization of communication?
Which research area connects Anna Niżegorodcew's work with the increasing globalization of communication?
- Teaching English as a foreign language
- Second language acquisition
- Intercultural communication and English as a lingua franca (correct)
- Second/foreign language teacher education
Mirosław Pawlak's research spans various aspects of language learning. Which combination of his interests best reflects a focus on improving classroom teaching methods?
Mirosław Pawlak's research spans various aspects of language learning. Which combination of his interests best reflects a focus on improving classroom teaching methods?
- Form-focused instruction, error correction, and classroom discourse (correct)
- Classroom discourse, pronunciation teaching, and learning strategies
- SLA theory, form-focused instruction, and corrective feedback
- Learner autonomy, communication strategies, and individual learner differences
Which researcher's work primarily focuses on the impact of developmental dyslexia, autism, and AD/HD on foreign language learning?
Which researcher's work primarily focuses on the impact of developmental dyslexia, autism, and AD/HD on foreign language learning?
- Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
- Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel (correct)
- Elżbieta Szymańska-Czaplak
- Mirosław Pawlak
Barbara Loranc-Paszylk's expertise lies in integrating different aspects into foreign language education. Which of the following reflects her research focus?
Barbara Loranc-Paszylk's expertise lies in integrating different aspects into foreign language education. Which of the following reflects her research focus?
A student is interested in researching the effects of cultural stereotypes on language learners' motivation. Which researcher's work would be most relevant to their study?
A student is interested in researching the effects of cultural stereotypes on language learners' motivation. Which researcher's work would be most relevant to their study?
Małgorzata Marzec-Stawiarska focuses on the holistic development of language learners. Which combination of factors does she consider in her research?
Małgorzata Marzec-Stawiarska focuses on the holistic development of language learners. Which combination of factors does she consider in her research?
Which of the following best describes Mirosław Pawlak's primary role in the field of second language learning and teaching?
Which of the following best describes Mirosław Pawlak's primary role in the field of second language learning and teaching?
Mirosław Pawlak has contributed significantly to the field of foreign language education through his publications. Which theme consistently appears across several of his works?
Mirosław Pawlak has contributed significantly to the field of foreign language education through his publications. Which theme consistently appears across several of his works?
A language teacher wants to improve their understanding of how very young children (ages 1-4) acquire a second language. Whose research should they consult?
A language teacher wants to improve their understanding of how very young children (ages 1-4) acquire a second language. Whose research should they consult?
How does Barbara Loranc-Paszylk's research potentially contribute to modern language teaching methodologies?
How does Barbara Loranc-Paszylk's research potentially contribute to modern language teaching methodologies?
In spontaneous conversation, what is the primary reason for the repetition and additive nature of grammar?
In spontaneous conversation, what is the primary reason for the repetition and additive nature of grammar?
Considering Anna Niżegorodcew’s diverse research interests, how might her work inform strategies for English language teachers in multicultural classrooms?
Considering Anna Niżegorodcew’s diverse research interests, how might her work inform strategies for English language teachers in multicultural classrooms?
What role does redundancy play in spoken conversation?
What role does redundancy play in spoken conversation?
Which scholar's publications would most likely address strategies for teaching English to students in a business context?
Which scholar's publications would most likely address strategies for teaching English to students in a business context?
A researcher is investigating the connection between willingness to communicate in a second language and learner anxiety. Which researcher's expertise aligns best with this topic?
A researcher is investigating the connection between willingness to communicate in a second language and learner anxiety. Which researcher's expertise aligns best with this topic?
Which area of Mirosław Pawlak's research provides insights into tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in a language classroom?
Which area of Mirosław Pawlak's research provides insights into tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in a language classroom?
What characterizes information-rich interactions in conversation?
What characterizes information-rich interactions in conversation?
According to the content, what is a common limitation in classrooms that hinders the development of conversational skills?
According to the content, what is a common limitation in classrooms that hinders the development of conversational skills?
A curriculum developer seeks to incorporate activities that enhance students' understanding of cultural nuances in communication. Whose work would provide relevant insights?
A curriculum developer seeks to incorporate activities that enhance students' understanding of cultural nuances in communication. Whose work would provide relevant insights?
What do learners need to develop conversational skills effectively?
What do learners need to develop conversational skills effectively?
A university is planning a conference on reflective teacher education in second language acquisition. Which scholar would be best suited to present on this topic?
A university is planning a conference on reflective teacher education in second language acquisition. Which scholar would be best suited to present on this topic?
What is an effective initial step in teaching learners about spoken language features?
What is an effective initial step in teaching learners about spoken language features?
After having learners transcribe their own speech, what is a suggested follow-up activity to highlight features of spoken language?
After having learners transcribe their own speech, what is a suggested follow-up activity to highlight features of spoken language?
When analyzing a sample of your own spoken language, what features would most likely be identified?
When analyzing a sample of your own spoken language, what features would most likely be identified?
What was the primary reason the Polish English Department staff did not participate in compiling texts on Polish culture for the intercultural project?
What was the primary reason the Polish English Department staff did not participate in compiling texts on Polish culture for the intercultural project?
What was the main agreement regarding the selection of topics for the compiled texts in the Ukrainian-Polish project?
What was the main agreement regarding the selection of topics for the compiled texts in the Ukrainian-Polish project?
How did the Polish editors perceive the selected texts from the Ukrainian side shortly after the project commenced?
How did the Polish editors perceive the selected texts from the Ukrainian side shortly after the project commenced?
What impact did the international students have on the Polish part of the volume?
What impact did the international students have on the Polish part of the volume?
In which part of the volume were the national and cultural biases most evident?
In which part of the volume were the national and cultural biases most evident?
What characteristic was most valued during topic selection for texts to be included in the compiled volume?
What characteristic was most valued during topic selection for texts to be included in the compiled volume?
What factor most likely informed the views of the international students participating in the project?
What factor most likely informed the views of the international students participating in the project?
What type of project did the MA students participate in, which involved collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian students?
What type of project did the MA students participate in, which involved collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian students?
What was the primary initial assumption for building a community of practice among international academics and students?
What was the primary initial assumption for building a community of practice among international academics and students?
The unifying goal for the project participants was centered around:
The unifying goal for the project participants was centered around:
What challenge did the Polish editors face during the project's editing stage?
What challenge did the Polish editors face during the project's editing stage?
A key oversight by the Ukrainian authors in preparing texts was:
A key oversight by the Ukrainian authors in preparing texts was:
What does the example of the Ukrainian wedding text illustrate regarding cultural awareness?
What does the example of the Ukrainian wedding text illustrate regarding cultural awareness?
The authors initially seemed to select texts primarily with consideration for:
The authors initially seemed to select texts primarily with consideration for:
What is a valid interpretation regarding the target audiences intended understanding of the texts?
What is a valid interpretation regarding the target audiences intended understanding of the texts?
What does the text suggest about the common experiences of the project participants?
What does the text suggest about the common experiences of the project participants?
In the context of spoken language, what primary function do 'ums,' 'ahs,' and 'erms' serve, as indicated in the provided material?
In the context of spoken language, what primary function do 'ums,' 'ahs,' and 'erms' serve, as indicated in the provided material?
How does the topic-comment structure typically manifest in spoken English, and what differentiates it from standard written English?
How does the topic-comment structure typically manifest in spoken English, and what differentiates it from standard written English?
What is the significance of 'yeah' and 'mm' during a conversation, as highlighted in the material?
What is the significance of 'yeah' and 'mm' during a conversation, as highlighted in the material?
In storytelling, how does a speaker signal that they are about to begin a narrative and discourage interruptions?
In storytelling, how does a speaker signal that they are about to begin a narrative and discourage interruptions?
Which characteristic of spoken language is demonstrated by the speaker rephrasing 'I was okay until I had a rather nasty experience' with 'until then I was okay'?
Which characteristic of spoken language is demonstrated by the speaker rephrasing 'I was okay until I had a rather nasty experience' with 'until then I was okay'?
What role do coordinating conjunctions like 'and,' 'and then,' and 'but' play in spoken language, based on the material?
What role do coordinating conjunctions like 'and,' 'and then,' and 'but' play in spoken language, based on the material?
How might withholding interactional cues like 'yeah' and 'mm' affect a conversation, as suggested in the provided text?
How might withholding interactional cues like 'yeah' and 'mm' affect a conversation, as suggested in the provided text?
In what way does the speaker's description of their experience on the lighthouse parapet ('I was on this very very narrow little parapet… with a rail about—perhaps eighteen inches high… and then a sheer drop of about a hundred feet or something') exemplify characteristics of spoken language?
In what way does the speaker's description of their experience on the lighthouse parapet ('I was on this very very narrow little parapet… with a rail about—perhaps eighteen inches high… and then a sheer drop of about a hundred feet or something') exemplify characteristics of spoken language?
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Fluency
Fluency
The ability to speak and write smoothly, easily, and readily.
Politeness Phenomenon
Politeness Phenomenon
Linguistic strategies designed to avoid conflict and maintain social harmony.
Spoken Discourse
Spoken Discourse
Examines language in authentic contexts, focusing on real-time communication.
Specialist Translation
Specialist Translation
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Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
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Affective Domain
Affective Domain
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English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)
English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)
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Form-Focused Instruction
Form-Focused Instruction
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Mirosław Pawlak
Mirosław Pawlak
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Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel
Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel
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Tomasz Róg
Tomasz Róg
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Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow
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Paweł Sobkowiak
Paweł Sobkowiak
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Elżbieta Szymańska-Czaplak
Elżbieta Szymańska-Czaplak
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SSLLT (Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching)
SSLLT (Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching)
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Second Language Learning and Teaching (book series)
Second Language Learning and Teaching (book series)
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Vague Language
Vague Language
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Fillers (erms, ums, ahs)
Fillers (erms, ums, ahs)
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Topic-Comment Structure
Topic-Comment Structure
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Acknowledgment Signals
Acknowledgment Signals
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Rephrasing
Rephrasing
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Coordinating Conjunctions (in speech)
Coordinating Conjunctions (in speech)
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Subordinators
Subordinators
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Turn-Taking Announcement
Turn-Taking Announcement
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Spontaneous Conversation
Spontaneous Conversation
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Checking Moves
Checking Moves
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Turn-Taking
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Task-Based Language Teaching
Task-Based Language Teaching
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Features of Spoken Language
Features of Spoken Language
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Analyzing Own Language
Analyzing Own Language
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Rewriting Spoken Text
Rewriting Spoken Text
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Characteristics of Speech
Characteristics of Speech
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Community of Practice
Community of Practice
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Target Audience
Target Audience
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Local Values
Local Values
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Cultural Awareness
Cultural Awareness
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Renege
Renege
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Trend
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Cultural Distance
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Cultural Bias
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Intercultural Project
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National Bias
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ICT-Mediated Project
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Stereotyped Opinions
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Culturally Colored
Culturally Colored
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Exert Influence
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Objectivity
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Informed by Experiences
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Study Notes
- Barbara Loranc-Paszylk researches fluency, politeness, spoken discourse, and specialist translation.
- Barbara Loranc-Paszylk works at University of Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
- Barbara Loranc-Paszylk received a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics in 2008.
- Barbara Loranc-Paszylk researches Content and Language Integrated Learning effectiveness.
- Barbara Loranc-Paszylk researches innovative uses of new technologies and e-learning resources in language teaching.
- Małgorzata Marzec-Stawiarska researches developing language skills in foreign language classrooms.
- Małgorzata Marzec-Stawiarska is interested in the affective domain in language skills development for adult English students.
- Anna Niżegorodcew is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at Jagiellonian University, Krakow.
- Anna Niżegorodcew chairs the Applied Linguistics Section of the English Department at Jagiellonian University.
- Anna Niżegorodcew has published books and articles on teaching English, second language acquisition, and teacher education.
- Anna Niżegorodcew's recent interests are intercultural communication and English as a lingua franca.
- Mirosław Pawlak is a Professor of English at Adam Mickiewicz University in Kalisz, Poland, and State School of Higher Professional Education, Konin, Poland.
- Mirosław Pawlak's interests include SLA theory, form-focused instruction, corrective feedback, and classroom discourse.
- Mirosław Pawlak studies learner autonomy, communication and learning strategies, individual learner differences, and pronunciation teaching.
- Mirosław Pawlak is the editor-in-chief of Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching.
- Mirosław Pawlak edits the book series Second Language Learning and Teaching.
- Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel specializes in the role of affect in foreign language learning, special educational needs.
- Tomasz Róg's interests include intercultural communication and interlanguage pragmatics.
- Joanna Rokita-Jaśkow's research includes multilingualism, child second language acquisition, classroom discourse, motivation and teacher education.
- Paweł Sobkowiak's Expertise includes Business English, Business Communication and Commercial Correspondence
- Paweł Sobkowiak wrote “Issues in ESP: Designing a model for teaching English for Business Purposes”
- Elżbieta Szymańska-Czaplak focuses on second language and culture acquisition, and cultural competence in L2.
Conversational English
- "Erm" marks units in speech, corresponding to punctuation in writing.
- Speech often uses a topic-comment structure, unlike the subject-verb-object (SVO) structure common in writing.
- "Yeah" and "Mm" signal interest and understanding in conversation.
- Spoken language is additive with rephrasing for clarity.
- Coordinating conjunctions connect language, unlike subordination.
- Speakers announce stories to prevent interruption.
- Spontaneity leads to repetition and additive grammar.
- Redundancy in conversation allows listeners time to process messages.
- Interactions are information-rich and characterized by checking moves to ensure understanding.
- Speakers check if the message is understood, and receivers offer feedback.
- Both participants have speaking rights and share responsibility for the discourse.
- Learners are rarely asked to operate under real conditions in class.
- Classrooms are often teacher-dominated.
- Learners need to use language for real purposes.
- Task-based language teaching and learning can help learners develop conversation skills.
Introducing Spoken Language
- Learners need to realize the important features of spoken language.
- Record and transcribe learners' speech, so they identify repetition or vague language in spoken language.
- Ask learners to rewrite speech to highlight spoken language features.
Intercultural Projects
- A project involving Polish and Ukrainian students faced challenges in compiling texts on Polish culture due to staff reluctance.
- The project aimed to avoid nationally biased texts, focusing on objective facts.
- Ukrainian authors tended to present idealized or overly critical views of Ukraine.
- International students influenced topic choices, introducing stereotyped opinions about Polish people.
- The practical part of the volume revealed national and cultural biases
- The project assumed shared experiences among participants, but differences existed.
- The project aimed to create a sense of community through a common publication.
- Awareness of target audiences and unintentionally conveyed messages is crucial.
- Negotiating opinions and attitudes toward local values and beliefs can be challenging.
- Consideration of readers' values and cultural awareness is essential when preparing texts.
- Authors need to distance themselves from their own cultures and show awareness of others.
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Overview of research in applied linguistics and language teaching. Includes research on fluency, politeness, and translation. Also covers language skills development in foreign language classrooms.
