English as a Foreign Language in Japan. A Case Study of Factors Affecting Second Language Acquisition

Language: English

Published by GRIN Verlag, 2016

3668340811 / 9783668340817

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Essay from the year 2016 in the subject Didactics - English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, , course: ESL/EFL, language: English, abstract: In terms of second language acquisition (L2), those language learning participants who are able to participate in overseas business trips, coupled with formal instruction, appear to make the most gains. Conversely, those who do not participate in such events, even when coupled with formal instruction, appear to fossilize or plateau, if they do not recognize some other use for L2.The purpose of this case study was to examine the factors affecting the L2 acquisition of one specific individual (Mr. T) located in Japan, in order to determine how and if the participant's level of communicative competence could be improved upon. This case study utilized oral classroom work, informal taped interviews and participant observation and drew on the available linguistics literature to present possible implications for instructors working with individuals in similar EFL circumstances. Not surprisingly, for intrinsic motivation and L2 acquisition, a student must be understood as both part of his/her cultural group as well as individually. An examination of the available literature showed that it was possible to overcome behaviours that limited L2 acquisition. This study also strongly suggested that the quality of personal relationships affected participants' level of intrinsic motivation.…

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Title
English as a Foreign Language in Japan. A Case Study of Factors Affecting Second Language Acquisition
Author
Ian Akbar
Publisher
GRIN Verlag
Publication year
2016
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Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
3668340811
ISBN 13
9783668340817
Item weight
45 grams
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210x148x2 mm

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