Vocabulary Usage Research Articles

Interference of Thai Language on Dialectal Variations of Jawi Malay in Narathiwat

The connection between language and culture becomes increasingly evident when the Thai language influences the variations of Jawi Malay dialects in Narathiwat. This research aims to analyze the impact of Thai language interference on the dialectal variations of Malay language in Narathiwat, Thailand, using a sociolinguistic approach. We investigate changes in language, including vocabulary usage, phonological shifts, and social influences in the everyday situations of Narathiwat society. The research methods involve interviews, surveys, text analysis, and observations in everyday contexts. The expected outcomes are to enhance understanding of language dynamics in Narathiwat, which plays a crucial role in preserving cultural and linguistic identities in a multilingual environment. This study has the potential to provide valuable insights into the preservation and maintenance of Malay language in Narathiwat, emphasizing the importance of language and sociolinguistic research in areas with strong language influences and significant cultural blends. This abstract covers the research background, objectives, research methods, research findings, discussion, conclusion, and research implications, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the scope and relevance of this study

Challenges in Achieving Coherence and Cohesion: A Discourse Analysis of Chinese EFL Students’ Essays

This paper aims to highlight the prevalent challenges faced by Hong Kong Chinese students in utilizing connectives and ensuring coherence in their English academic writing. Research indicates that constructing fluent, effective, and cohesive English written texts that maintain logical flow poses a significant challenge for Chinese learners studying English as a foreign language (EFL). This difficulty is likely attributed to the substantial cultural differences between the English and Chinese languages, regardless of the learners’ grasp of English grammar and vocabulary usage. In order to raise awareness among EFL teachers regarding the struggles Chinese students encounter in mastering connectives and cohesion in English writing, this qualitative study analyses five sample English term papers written by Hong Kong university students majoring in English in 2023. The findings reveal that the Hong Kong EFL participants tend to present their arguments in an indirect and circular manner within their English essay assignments. Additionally, due to cultural norms and politeness, the true intent of their writing is often withheld, and the thesis statement is implicitly inferred towards the end of the essay rather than being explicitly stated at the beginning in the introduction. Furthermore, a focus group interview with the student participants conducted after the written analysis demonstrated that their English academic essays reflect the influence of Chinese social interaction norms on rhetorical patterns. The relevance of this study lies in its potential to inform EFL instruction, enabling educators to better support Hong Kong Chinese students in navigating the complexities of English academic writing and to adapt pedagogical approaches that bridge cultural and linguistic gaps.

Developing EFL student�s writing skills with the use of online platforms

Relevance. The integration of online platforms into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has become increasingly essential as the use of technology in EFL instruction can help track and assess student progress more efficiently, providing teachers with valuable insights to tailor their teaching strategies to meet individual student needs. Purpose. This study aims to investigate the impact of a structural approach to EFL writing instruction, facilitated through online platforms, on the writing skills of EFL students. Methodology. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including pre- and post-tests, student questionnaires, and text analysis, were employed to meet the research objective. Results. This study found that EFL students exposed to a structured approach in their writing instruction, enhanced through online platforms, demonstrated significant improvement in their grammatical accuracy, vocabulary usage, coherence, cohesion, and overall writing proficiency. Additionally, students expressed an increase in confidence regarding their writing skills, indicating the motivational aspect of this approach. These findings not only corroborate the growing body of research advocating for technology-enhanced language learning but also provide an empirical basis to endorse the integration of a structural approach with online platforms in EFL writing instruction. Conclusions. This research contributes to the academic discourse on technology-enhanced language learning and offers valuable insights for educators and policy-makers seeking to optimize EFL instruction in a digital learning landscape. Its significance lies in demonstrating the potential of structured, technology-enhanced pedagogies in improving EFL writing skills, thus equipping learners for the increasingly digital and globalized contexts of communication. Keywords: digital learning; language proficiency; grammatical accuracy; motivation; language education technology

Need Analysis of English Conversation for Hawkers in Mandalika Special Economic Zone, West Nusa Tenggara

The research aimed to investigate the English proficiency level, what English conversation materials are needed, and what obstacles hawkers face in Mandalika Special Economy Zone when communicating with foreign tourists. This study utilizes a qualitative research paradigm with a descriptive approach; this study paints a comprehensive picture of the language abilities of Mandalika's hawkers, the materials of English conversation needed by hawkers, and the hawkers' obstacles when communicating with foreign tourists. Methods of collecting data consist of interviews, documentation, and observation. Some steps to analyze the data collected are data condensation, data display, verification, concluding, and data validity. Findings reveal a diverse spectrum of English proficiency levels among hawkers, ranging in primary and intermediate proficiency levels. Specifically, from 20 hawkers as research subjects, 13 hawkers exhibit a basic level of proficiency, while seven hawkers demonstrate intermediate-level skills. The assessment of English proficiency level is based on three crucial aspects that the hawkers always use namely understanding of English communication, non-verbal communication strategies employed by the hawkers, and vocabulary usage. These materials vary depending on the type of goods hawkers sell, highlighting the importance of tailored language resources. This research found 4 (four) crucial materials or topics to be mastered when communicating with foreign tourists: greetings and welcoming, describing specialties, providing personal/additional information, and discussing prices and payment. Additionally, the research uncovers obstacles faced by hawkers in their communication with foreign tourists. These challenges encompass hawkers' difficulty in explaining products, the low English proficiency of most Hawkers, and also language and vocabulary constraints of hawkers.

Error Analysis in Second Language Writing: An Intervention Research

Error analysis has been a widely used approach to assess the writing of second-language learners. With an extensive literature review, this research investigates the origins of error analysis, its development and applications in second-language writing competency. This research utilizes error analysis to examine errors made by writers using a second language and their impact on language learning and teaching. Thereafter, explores the advantages and disadvantages of error analysis for evaluating second-language writing. And, by assessing the accurate use of grammar and vocabulary in second-language writing following explicit instruction. The participants were intermediate-level English language learners who underwent a pre-test consisting of a writing task and self-assessment of their confidence in using grammar and vocabulary correctly. During the intervention, explicit instruction about grammar and vocabulary usage was provided to participants, including examples, practice opportunities, and feedback. A post-test included another writing exercise, a confidence assessment, and an inquiry about the effectiveness of the instruction given. The results showed that explicit training significantly boosted participants' confidence in using grammar and vocabulary correctly and improved accuracy in their use of written sentences. These findings suggest that targeted instruction on specific use of grammar and vocabulary can effectively enhance second-language writing skills. (Swain & Lapkin, 2000)

The Need of Teaching Gender-inclusive Language in English for Specific Purposes in Order to Provide the Future Specialists for Using Gendered Language

The theoretical significance of this article lies in the fact that the work collected and analyzed information about the need of teaching gender inclusive language for English for Specific Purposes students in English, which makes a certain contribution to the development and solution of topical issues in usage of gendered English language. Although suggested several effective strategies in teaching inclusive vocabulary and pronoun usage in English lessons by English for Specific Purposes students.

Exploring the Influence of Instagram Usage on English Education Students' Vocabulary Acquisition at UKI Toraja

The objective of this research is to find out how is the impact of Instagram usage in learning vocabulary of English Education students’ at UKI Toraja. In order to achieve the objectives of this research, researchers used quantitative research, the population of this research were students of UKI Toraja, especially the English Education Department in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The researcher used purposive sampling in the research. The number of respondents is 25 students. The results of this research are the total item score is 1.534. Maximum item score is 2.000, so total index percentage is 76.7% and Likert Scale show that 76- 100% category into Very High. Very High impacts (76.7%), very high impact of Instagram is : Assisting vocabulary search with Instagram's hashtag, utilizing diverse content formats such as images, videos, and text, help students understand and remember vocabulary more effectively, engaging with the community, helps students reinforce vocabulary through the creation of short stories, collaborating with other users on Instagram to create vocabulary-based projects enhances the learning experience, games and quizzes motivate students to engage more actively, participating in live sessions for vocabulary learning activities is an effective way to connect with other learners, students discover new vocabulary through trending hashtags on Instagram, visual content, including images and videos, aids students in understanding the context in which vocabulary is used, Interaction with native speakers or proficient users on Instagram improves vocabulary usage. In line with the results of the above analysis, the researchers concluded in this research that using Instagram while learning vocabulary can have a very high impact for English Education students at UKI Toraja

THE STRATEGIES OF ARGUMENTATION IN POLITICAL SPEECHES

Background. Political discourse is the most value-oriented of other types of discourse. The most compelling political arguments during the presidential campaigns include four key criteria: democracy, moral persuasion, social questions and ideological problems. The current political discourse presents characterizations of events from the standpoint of individual values, party values, and personal interests. In this case, the concept of political/ideological characterizations is associated with a system of values, which determine the position of the subject of speech. Nowadays, argumentation is studied by a special method – the theory of argumentation, but at the same time it becomes an interest for linguistic research, because argumentation exists only in one of the forms of speeches.
 The purpose. Is to characterize the specific linguo-stylistic features of political speeches, identify the argumentation tools in the politicians’ speeches and analyze the ways and peculiarities of their translation, which help translators to preserve the completeness of the content and transmit the argumentation tools into the translation of political texts from English into Ukrainian.
 Methods. The following linguistic research methods were used in our study: descriptive method to describe the characteristics of argumentation tools and their equivalents, which were studied and comparative method to make comparisons between argumentation tools in source and target languages. 
 Results. The functional specificity of political discourse in relation to other types of discourse is manifested in its basic instrumental function (the struggle for power). At the same time, political discourse, along with religious and advertising, is included in the group of discourses for which the regulatory function is leading, since it emphasizes the role of language in regulating the behavior of the. The main function of political discourse is to use it as an instrument of political power. Political communication performs the function of an intermediary link, often replacing physical violence itself and makes possible changes in society towards ordering, paves the way for compromises, making facts and arguments well-known for public. Various lexico-stylistic devices, figures and tropes emphasize the language of a political leader and have a direct impact on the image of politicians. It turned out that the main ones are: extensive usage of colloquial and slang vocabulary and composite words. We discovered the following stylistic figures: antithesis, inversion, ellipsis, parceling, repetitions and rhetorical questions. The most frequently used among them were repetitions, rhetorical questions and parceling. 
 Discussion. The dominant aspect of the political discourse is the concept of value, which must be reproduced in the translated political text, taking into account the value hierarchy of different cultures. Translation includes several stages: first translator should understand and clearly explore what he/she translates, analyze (if the original text causes difficulties), and after that choose appropriate means of expression in the target language.The investigation of different lexico-stylistic devices, types of preservation of argumentation in the translation of political speeches of American politicians is not exhaustive and requires further study by structural, grammatical and morphological analysis.

Impacto de la instrucción temática: temas actuales en habilidades orales, en aprendices de inglés de 9no grado del E.E.B Presidente Velasco

Recent studies suggest that integrating trending topics into language learning positively influences students' speaking abilities. This approach enables students to engage with language in a relevant and meaningful way, aligning with their evolving interests. This study aims to investigate the impact of incorporating Theme-Based Instruction (TBI)with Trending Topics into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, especially on the speaking skills of ninth-grade learners. The study involves 46 participants from the ninth grade at Presidente Velasco High School in La Troncal. To achieve this, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, including pre-and post-tests, surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The findings showed significant improvement in the experimental group in vocabulary usage, pronunciation, and interaction skills compared to the control group. These results open the door to the adoption of TBI, with a focus on trending topics like famous individuals, social media, and technology, as a promising and widely applicable method for language learners in the present and future. Therefore, by exploring the effects of TBI on language proficiency, this research contributes to a more effective and enjoyable language learning experience.

DESIGNING ONLINE VOCABULARY EXERCISES SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ENGLISH 10 TEXTBOOK (GLOBAL SUCCESS SERIES)

Supplementary exercises were fundamental and beneficial for students in that they provided essential support accompanying the regular teaching and learning program or textbook. In the era of technological development, supplementary exercises on online platforms allow flexibility, accommodate learners’ different needs and styles, and thus increase their learning quality. This study implemented online vocabulary exercises as supplementary tasks attached to the official English 10 textbook used in a Vietnamese high school (Global Success series). The study aimed to enhance students' vocabulary acquisition and proficiency through interactive online learning activities. The experimental method was employed to investigate the effect of online supplementary exercises on students' English vocabulary competence. The findings reveal the effectiveness of the designed online vocabulary exercises in facilitating vocabulary acquisition and retention among students. Through interactive and engaging activities, students demonstrated improved vocabulary comprehension, usage, and retention. Moreover, the exercises were found to enhance student motivation and engagement in the English 10 curriculum, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to language acquisition.

ANALYZING LEXICAL FEATURES AND ACADEMIC VOCABULARY IN ACADEMIC WRITING

Introduction. Academic writing is considered to be an important means of sharing knowledge and academic experience. The article investigates lexical features of academic writing and academic vocabulary, correlation of academic vocabulary and writing proficiency. The main objective of teaching EAP is the development and further improvement of communicative skills of post-graduate students in professional and academic fields. There is a reasonable necessity to study and improve practical aspects of foreign language education of postgraduate students, contributing to the effective mastering of English for academic purposes (EAP), development of academic writing skills, mastering academic vocabulary. The purpose of the research is to analyze such lexical features as lexical diversity, lexical complexity, lexical density, word frequency and academic vocabulary usage of postgraduate students’ academic writing outcomes in the process of learning English for academic purposes. Theoretical and practical methods of research have been used in the article: theoretical analysis of scientific researches, methods of logical generalization, observation, analyses of EAP students’ academic writing outcomes. Results of the research. The article highlights specific peculiarities of academic writing like formal structure, specific rules, citation, traditional English grammar usage, punctuation, spelling etc. In the frame of the article we explored lexical features and academic vocabulary in English academic writing of EAP learners’ in the process of learning English for academic purposes. We studied the relation between academic vocabulary and writing abilities. The author investigated ways of word complexity, paying special attention to affixes and compound words. Different approaches to the analyses of lexical density and diversity are implemented. The most frequent academic words (nouns, verbs and adjectives) are analyzed. Conclusion. Our results showed a strong relation between academic vocabulary and writing proficiency of postgraduate students. Our empirical observation revealed correlation of lexical diversity and academic writing quality of EAP learners. Academic vocabulary demonstrates significant interrelationship with the quality of writing. Word frequency correlates with word difficulty. According to our findings advanced learners predominantly use less frequent words and have larger vocabulary size.

Impact of english language proficiency on maritime safety and environmental protection

This study investigates the influence of English language proficiency on maritime safety practices and environmental protection among senior cadets in vocational maritime education. The research focuses on communication skills development, particularly speaking and listening competencies, essential for effective operational practices in the maritime industry. Using qualitative methods, including semistructured interviews and observational techniques, the study examines how enhanced language proficiency enhances cadets’ abilities to adhere to safety protocols, communicate effectively with international stakeholders, and engage in environmental stewardship. Results indicate that cadets proficient in English demonstrate advanced fluency and technical vocabulary usage, contributing to improved safety outcomes and sustainable practices within maritime operations. The findings underscore the significance of integrating English for Specific Purposes (ESP) into vocational curricula to prepare future maritime professionals adequately. This research not only highlights the critical role of language education in maritime training but also advocates for continuous improvement in educational strategies and industry standards to uphold safety and environmental regulations.

The Construction of Higher Vocational English Language Bank Based on Neurolinguistic Knowledge

Abstract With the advent of artificial intelligence and big data technologies, traditional approaches to teaching English in higher vocational education are increasingly inadequate for contemporary pedagogical demands. This study involved the collection and analysis of an extensive corpus of English learning materials facilitated by the use of neural network models to process this data. Consequently, we established an English language library tailored to the authentic language use and learning needs of higher vocational students. A substantial array of textual materials pertinent to higher vocational English instruction, including textbooks, online articles, and practical dialogues, was amassed using web crawler technology. These texts underwent natural language processing that included tokenization and the elimination of stop words. To develop a language model, we deployed a Transformer-based neural network for deep learning analysis of the processed data. Our findings indicate that the constructed language bank excels over traditional higher vocational English teaching resources in terms of vocabulary breadth, grammatical diversity, and practical utility. The language bank demonstrates notable benefits in analyzing vocabulary usage biases and enhancing students’ pragmatic language skills. This research substantiates the feasibility and effectiveness of constructing a language bank for higher vocational English utilizing neurolinguistic methodologies. The integration of advanced language modeling and big data processing technologies can significantly elevate the caliber of educational resources and instructional efficacy

초등학생 영어 글쓰기에 나타난 어휘 사용 양상 분석

This study aims to analyze the English writings of Korean elementary school students and assess their English vocabulary usage. In order to collect their writings, 226 fourth-grade students and 199 sixth-grade students across three different elementary schools in Korea were selected as participants. A total of 413 self-introductions written by students in English were compiled and analyzed using several corpus analysis programs. The comparative analysis of the students’ English writings revealed that the students who participated in this study had varying English learning experiences. In addition, the statistical results of the analysis showed that the discrepancy of the students’ learning experiences can affect their ability to use English vocabulary in writing. However, the students used the same words in their English writing at a high rate. Considering the accordance rate with the basic vocabulary usage of the English curriculum, students with lower writing levels had a tendency to use basic words compared to those with higher writing levels. The results of this study suggest that vocabulary usage and writing competency can be affected by the students’ educational experiences and socio-economic status, as well as their individual abilities. Furthermore, directions for improving vocabulary education within English curriculum are also discussed

A Study of Cohesive Devices in Students’ Academic Writing

Writing is a challenging skill for learners learning English as a foreign language. When writing English, students face many problems triggered by a lack of knowledge of the English language, interference with their mother tongue, and difficulties related to vocabulary and grammar usage. One particular demanding aspect of writing is attaining coherence and text harmony. Literature indicates that many second language learners tend to underuse, misuse, or overuse cohesive devices, which is crucial in maintaining coherence and cohesion in academic writing. This research focused on evaluating the use of cohesive devices in the academic writing of undergraduates majoring in English at Islamia College Peshawar. Data were gathered through student-written essays on IELTS test topics, with 30 randomly selected samples from each of the 4th, 6th, and 8th semesters, totaling 90 samples. Employing both quantitative and qualitative methods, the analysis revealed a prevalent issue: the inaccurate utilization of various cohesive devices. Students demonstrated an understanding of structuring discussion texts coherently, yet their challenges stemmed from the misapplication of cohesive devices, leading to incomprehensible texts. This study explored lexical and grammatical cohesion, leading to the recommendation that future research should embrace aspects like sentence structure, tense usage, and alternative cohesive models.

Vocabulary Complexity in EFL University Students’ Academic Texts

This paper examines students’ use of vocabulary in English as a foreign language (EFL) in academic writing. However necessary, the specific vocabulary used by students in academic EFL settings has not received sufficient attention. Thirty-one EFL students at a Costa Rican public university participated in this study, which was conducted over the course of a year. The researcher collected data from participants’ final research papers and used specialized software to determine their vocabulary usage. Data analyses indi- cate that: 1) lexical variety is above average, 2) students’ academic vocabulary is high but does not include all the possible subtypes, 3) students range between a C1 and C2 English level in the English Vocabulary Profile (EVP) distribution, and 4) metadiscourse markers are used but highly repetitive in students’ papers. These conclusions are con- sistent with the reviewed literature; they imply a high degree of variation across popula- tions. Furthermore, the analysis suggests that direct instruction may broaden students’ lexicon. These findings should serve as a springboard for implementing new teaching strategies that stimulate a curricular evaluation of the study plan.

Pengaruh Metode Bercerita terhadap Kemampuan Menulis Narasi pada Siswa Kelas 3 Sekolah Dasar

In this research, we examined the influence of storytelling methods on the narrative writing abilities of third-grade students. The study involved students participating in various storytelling activities as a teaching approach. Data were collected through narrative writing tests before and after the intervention. The data analysis results indicated a significant improvement in narrative writing skills after the introduction of storytelling methods. Evaluation took into account factors such as creativity, narrative structure, and vocabulary usage. Implications of these findings include recommendations to incorporate storytelling methods as a learning strategy to enhance narrative writing skills at the elementary school level. This study contributes to a practical understanding of the implementation of storytelling methods in elementary education and emphasizes the importance of developing engaging learning strategies to enhance students' literacy skills.

Exploring Students’ Perceptions Toward Vlogging as a Tool for Enhancing English Vocabulary Acquisition

This study was conducted to explore students' perceptions of using vlogs as a medium for English vocabulary acquisition. The research employed a qualitative method, specifically narrative inquiry. Data were obtained through interviews with students from a private institution who had participated in English language learning using vlogs. The findings of this study indicate that the implementation of vlogs as an interactive medium has numerous advantages and is highly significant. One of the key advantages is that vlogs can enhance students' motivation and interest in learning English vocabulary. Another advantage is that students find enjoyment in the learning process and can immediately apply the vocabulary they have learned within their vlogs. Lastly, as a project-based learning medium, vlogs enable students to better understand the usage of English vocabulary and enhance their self-confidence. The researcher also observed the participants' enthusiasm when using vlogs for learning and expressed the hope that this medium could be implemented across all subjects

The effect of vocabulary learning strategy training on vocabulary strategy use

Nowadays, it is recommended to train students on how to learn vocabulary, for it is not practicable to teach all the English language words. The purpose of this article was to find out the effect of vocabulary learning strategy training on vocabulary learning strategy use of university students. The research design used in this study was experimental. 40 students (20 students in each group) from both experimental and control groups completed the adapted Schmitt’s (1997) Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (VLSQ) before and after the vocabulary learning strategy training. After the students completed the pre-training questionnaire, only the experimental group learners received vocabulary learning strategy training for 16 hours. The researcher prepared the vocabulary strategy training material by integrating the vocabulary lessons incorporated from different books. Paired samples t-test was computed on SPSS version 24 to find out if there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups regarding vocabulary learning strategy use. The study found that the experimental group participants improved their vocabulary usage significantly better than the control group participants in the five among six major categories of vocabulary learning strategies (less than the p-value of 0.05). Future researchers can study the effect of training in learning strategies of other language skills and sub-skills and can improve their strategy usage. One of the significance contributions of this study could be curriculum designers might employ this article as an input to incorporate vocabulary learning strategies into English language training materials and improve students’ vocabulary strategy use.

Ingliz tilini o'rganuvchilarning muloqot qobiliyatlarini baholash usullari

This comprehensive article explores various assessment methods used to evaluate the communication skills of English language learners. It discusses oral proficiency interviews, group discussions, written assignments, listening comprehension tests, role-plays, simulations, and portfolios as effective assessment tools. The article emphasizes the importance of assessing different aspects of communication, such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It provides insights into the evaluation criteria, including fluency, coherence, vocabulary usage, and cultural sensitivity. The references at the end offer additional resources for those interested in further exploration of the topic. Overall, this article serves as a valuable guide for educators and assessors involved in evaluating English language learners’ communication skills.