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Shibata, Miki – English Language Teaching, 2021
According to previous studies, Japanese learners of English (JLEs) have a negative perception of their own variety of English along with a strong desire to sound native-like. Language attitudes toward L2 (second language) English accents may affect their active participation in English communication situations. The present study is cross-national…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Attitudes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Saengboon, Saksit – English Language Teaching, 2015
This exploratory study investigated the perceptions of Thai university students towards World Englishes (WEs). One hundred and ninety-eight students from three universities in Bangkok were administered a questionnaire inquiring about definitions of WEs, the Kachruvian concentric circles, the concepts of standard and ownership of English, Thai…
Descriptors: College Students, Language Variation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Jaran, Samia A.; Al-Haq, Fawwaz Al-Abed – English Language Teaching, 2015
Languages tend to be modified to accommodate for the speakers needs, such as, discussing or dealing with certain topics and domains. An example, university students, in Jordan, modify their own language, being colloquial Arabic, with terms and expressions from the English language in order to interact and adapt to everyday college life. Due to…
Descriptors: Sociolinguistics, Semitic Languages, Gender Differences, Questionnaires