Exploring the Role of Collocation in Creative Writing among Pakistani Learners at Secondary Level: A Corpus-based Study

Akhter, Shamim; Nordin, Nur Rasyidah Mohd

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“…This application of language helps reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, leading to improved language proficiency. Additionally, creative writing assignments require students to communicate authentically, often in contexts that mirror real-life situations (Akhter & Nordin, 2022). This type of practice helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world language use.…”

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“…It offers a unique and effective approach to language learning by combining linguistic skill development with creative expression (Tu, 2021). Specifically, creative writing contributes to the development of language skills in multilingual students by enhancing their vocabulary, improving grammar and syntax, boosting cultural exploration, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and imagination (O'G'Li, 2021;Akhter & Nordin, 2022). Incorporating creative writing into language instruction for multilingual students can be a powerful tool for language acquisition.…”

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A Creative Writing Intervention for Second Language Acquisition Development in Multilingual Students

Kalaitzi,

Theocharis

2023

JETS

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The primary goal of this research is to examine how creative writing-based methods impact the development of narrative skill in students who are learning Greek as a second language at the A1-A2 proficiency levels. More specifically, this study aims to evaluate the extent to which the writing abilities of A1-A2 level Second Language Learners (SLL) can progress from basic, structured stories to more complex narratives at higher proficiency levels. In this study, a total of fifty-four A1-A2 level SLL were divided into two groups: the Experimental Group (E.G.) and the Control Group (C.G.). Both groups underwent a pretest and a posttest assessment. An intervention, consisting of six class hours per week over a three-month period, was exclusively administered to the E.G. When designing the creative writing activities, the research considered the A1-A2 level writing criteria and writing competencies outlined in the Common Application Text for European Languages. The results of the study reveal that, following the intervention, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups. The C.G. displayed only a marginal improvement across all measurement scales, while the E.G. performance reached the levels of B1-B2 in terms of written narrative skill. These findings confirm previous research indicating that creative writing, as an engaging teaching approach, empowers A1-A2 level SLL to employ specific narrative techniques, thus elevating their narrative writing skill to B1-B2 proficiency levels. As a result, the discussion underscores the importance of enriching teaching practices with effective tools such as creative writing to enhance the narrative skill of multilingual students, ultimately facilitating their acquisition of a second language.

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A Creative Writing Intervention for Second Language Acquisition Development in Multilingual Students

Kalaitzi,

Theocharis

2023

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“…Intermediate learners, on the other hand, showed a tendency towards inferencing and contextual guessing, suggesting a developing ability to grasp overall meaning from context. Advanced learners predominantly utilized global strategies like skimming for gist and critical evaluation, indicative of a higher-level comprehension and engagement with the text [8][9][10]. Intriguingly, the study revealed that certain strategies, like scanning for specific information, were consistently used across all levels, underscoring their fundamental role in reading comprehension.…”

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A Corpus-Based Study of English Learners' Reading Strategies

Liu,

2023

BCPEP

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This research presents a corpus-based analysis of English language learners' reading strategies, aiming to uncover patterns and preferences in their approach to comprehending texts. By examining a collection of reading sessions from a diverse group of learners, the study identifies common techniques employed to navigate through complex material. Utilizing natural language processing tools, the corpus data is analyzed to determine the frequency and effectiveness of strategies such as skimming, scanning, contextual guessing, and note-taking. The findings reveal a reliance on certain strategies over others, influenced by factors such as the reader's proficiency level and the text's difficulty. The study also highlights the dynamic nature of strategy use, with learners often adapting their approach in response to different reading contexts. The insights gained from this corpus-based investigation provide valuable implications for English reading instruction, suggesting targeted teaching of strategies that align with learners' needs and the demands of various text types. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the reading process among English learners and offers guidance for educators in developing more effective reading curricula.

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“…Since that time, countless deviations have arisen; movements in English and thought have emerged in various nations. In spite of all these changes, the process of communication not stopped (Akhter & Nordin, 2022). Social media gives opportunity to its followers allows users to share their views with others in a simple and organised manner using a diversity of electrical and rechargeable diplomacies, such as tablets, smartphones, and computers.…”

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Analyzing the Role of Social Media in the Development of English Vocabulary at University Level for Foreign Language Learners

2022

Central European Management Journal

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The present era is termed as the area of social networking, rivalry, and technology. Right now, the whole world on this planet turns into a signal nation due to innovation in science and technology. Most individuals use different social media platforms for a variety of objectives, including boys, elderly people, people of all classes, from the lower class to the higher class, and both genders. In the age of social media, when individuals may connect wirelessly without having to meet in person, communication has evolved from the conventional oral, as in face-to-face engagement, or written, as in letters, to the way people communicate with each other. For practically everyone, using social media to interact with their peers, acquaintances, friends, and family has become a personal need. It becomes an integral part of daily life. Social media has thus had tremendous impact on people's professional as well as personal lives, including how they connect with their family, friends, and spouses. The vast quantity of material available on mainstream social media platforms for language acquisition has changed how people learn about the world. Now for this reason, the researcher investigated how social media contributed to the growth of English vocabulary. The researcher carried out a descriptive study for this objective. 120 University teachers were included in the sample and they were chosen using random sampling technique. Utilizing statistical methods for descriptive analysis, the data was tallied and compiled. The findings show that social media significantly influences vocabulary development for graduate students. This study examines the paradigm change in education, the advantages and disadvantages of utilising social media for language acquisition, and the theoretical underpinnings of social media-based instruction. In light of this descriptive research, it is suggested that social media is crucial for learning, particularly for learners at the college and university levels.

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Exploring the Role of Collocation in Creative Writing among Pakistani Learners at Secondary Level: A Corpus-based Study

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A Creative Writing Intervention for Second Language Acquisition Development in Multilingual Students

A Creative Writing Intervention for Second Language Acquisition Development in Multilingual Students

A Corpus-Based Study of English Learners' Reading Strategies

Analyzing the Role of Social Media in the Development of English Vocabulary at University Level for Foreign Language Learners

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