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Showing 1 to 20 of 256 for “"Native language"”.

  1. Listening comprehension in the native language: An experimental study

    Yamashita, Michiyo JeanUniversity of Ottawa (Canada)2012

    Abstract not available.

    ottawa-retro Repository record

  2. The role of the native language in second-language syntactic processing

    Jacob, GunnarUniversity of Dundee2009

    … in how properties of a reader’s first language (L1) have an influence on syntactic processing in a second language (L2). While the Competition Model (Bates & MacWhinney, 1982, 1987, 1989, MacWhinney, 1997) predicts that syntactic properties of the L1 can have an influence on L2 …

    dundee Repository record

  3. Parasocial Grief and Humor: Coping with Death Through the Internet’s Native Language

    Watson, Kaitlyn Brianne 1999-University of Houston2025

    … to observe how grief is communicated using the “native language” of the Internet, humor. This study explores how people use humor to discuss grief through content analysis of 90 videos posted to the social media platform TikTok that display parasocial or anticipatory parasocial grief. This …

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  4. NATIVE LANGUAGE ATTRITION: A NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

    Aguilar Martínez, JacquelineUniversity of Houston2020

    Background: Language is a medium used by different cultures to protect their traditions and identities. At the university level, we encounter students who strive to become bilingual educators because Spanish is their native language. However, these students often struggle with the academic …

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  5. A Comparison of Factor Patterns in A Native Language and an Auxiliary Language

    Kamman, James FosterUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

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    uiuc Repository record

  6. Facilitating the Transition of Limited English Proficient Students From Their Native Language to English

    Infantino, Jean AnneVirginia Tech2005

    … English Proficient (LEP) students from their native language to English. The research questions are: (1) How did the content area teachers influence the LEP student with learning English? (2) How did the ESL teacher influence the LEP student with learning English? (3) How did the school …

    vt Repository record

  7. Exploring the potential for native language revitalization in an urban context : language education in Vancouver

    Baloy, Natalie Jean-KeiserUniversity of British Columbia2008

    This research explores dynamics around Aboriginal language learning and use in Vancouver, British Columbia. With many different First Nations and Aboriginal languages represented in the city, urban Aboriginal language revitalization is complex and challenging. Sixteen research participants talked …

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  8. THE EFFECTS OF NATIVE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE ON THE PHONOLOGICAL PERCEPTION OF COMPLEX LABIAL-VELAR STOPS

    Ajibade, Matthew Ayobami[Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University2024

    This study investigates the effects of native language experience and phonetic properties on the discrimination of labial-velar versus labial and velar contrasts, as well as voicing contrasts in labials, velars, and labial-velars. Research indicates that phonological perceptions are influenced by …

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  9. Teaching English Diction to Korean Singers Based on a Phonological Analysis of Native Language Influence

    Yang, Eun-YoungUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015

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    uiuc Repository record

  10. The Influence of Age, Experience and Native -Language Phonology on Second-Language Speech Perception and Production

    Baker, WendyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015

    Next, to test the claim that judgments of cross-language similarity predict L2 perception/production abilities for children and adults alike, in Experiments 2 and 3 both the beginning and advanced Korean-English bilinguals performed English vowel discrimination and production tasks. Results …

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  11. Exploring The Role Of Generative Artificial Intelligence In Cultural Relevant Storytelling For Native Language Learning Among Children

    Nanduri, Dinesh Kumar2024

    In an era marked by the rapid disappearance of languages, UNESCO warns that nearly half of the world's linguistic heritage might soon become dormant. Despite its current health, Telugu has seen a decline in usage, reduced focus in India's educational systems, and overshadowing by dominant global …

    maryland Repository record

  12. Typologizing Native Language Influence on Intonation in a Second Language: Three Transfer Phenomena in Japanese EFL Learners

    Albin, Aaron Lee[Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University2015

    … regarding how intonation is acquired in a second language (L2), the topic has historically received relatively little attention from mainstream models of L2 phonology. As such, a unified theoretical framework suited to address unique acquisitional challenges specific to this domain of L2 knowledge …

    iu Repository record

  13. The effects of cooperative learning on the self-esteem of students learning English as a non-native language

    Dimas, Michelle M

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  14. The Reading Strategies Used by Selected Adult Spanish and Arabic Readers in Their Native Language and in English

    Gilbert, Carmen CastilloUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2014

    … adult Spanish and Arabic speakers in their first language and in English. The frequency of usage of these strategies, their success level, the amount of transfer from L1 to L2, and sensitivity to cohesion in prose were some of the areas investigated.

    uiuc Repository record

  15. The Roles of Word Frequency, Neighborhood Density, and Phonotactic Probability in Spoken Word Recognition in a Non-Native Language

    Abrahamyan, HaykState University of New York at Buffalo2025

    Ph.D.

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  16. Shared native language, different national cultures : an exploratory study of assumptions about communication styles among nationals of three south American countries

    Recabarren, Anna Collier2012

    … that share what is perceived as a common native language. Participants were from Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay, and the common native language was Spanish. Data were gathered before and after their attendance at a five-day training event with attendees from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and …

    u-pacific Repository record

  17. A consideration of the factors involved in native language acquisition and foreign language learning and their relevance to modern languages methodology

    Soles, Graham H.University of Hull1979

    … converge to show that the complexity of the native and foreign language learning process must account for many factors. The literature would appear to suggest that the foreign language learning process is still far from understood and fundamental research has to be conducted still in this …

    hull Repository record

  18. A comparison between the verbal interruptions by speakers of English as a lingua franca (ELF) and speakers of English as a native language (ENL)

    LI, Yue Yuan

    lingnan Repository record

  19. Exploring the Effects of Language on Angry Drivers' Situation Awareness, Driving Performance, and Subjective Perception

    Muhundan, SushmethaaVirginia Tech2021

    … and subsequent effects on driving behavior. Language is another important aspect that influences information processing and human behavior during social interactions. This thesis aims to explore the effects of the language of in-vehicle agents on angry drivers' situation awareness, driving …

    vt Repository record

  20. The Ability of Americans to Determine Accent Or Language Spoken Solely on Nonverbal Aspects of Expression

    Robinson, Gregory C.

    … that speakers of differenct dialects and languages differ in nonverbal behaviors. Twelve Asian speakers were used. Six spoke English as their native language and 6 spoke Chinese as their native language. A total of 30 American viewers watched the individuals in both groups speak with no …

    mo-state Repository record

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