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The Positive and Negative Effects of Tonal L1 on the Acquisition of Tonal L2: A Case of the Standard Thai Tones and the Chinese Zhuang Learners
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Phonphanich, Siriluck H.; Burusphat, Somsonge – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2021
This study is a case study of the effects of tonal L1 on the acquisition of tonal L2, comparing two groups of tonal L1 learners, namely, Chinese Zhuang (C+Z) and Chinese non-Zhuang (C-Z) in the same classroom. The two groups of learners read aloud 60 words from a Thai wordlist, then their tone production was analyzed in two dimensions. The…
Descriptors: Thai, Chinese, Tone Languages, Second Language Learning
Investigating Communication Apprehension in English among Thai High School Students: A Two-Pronged Study on Speaking Anxiety and Attitudes
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Kamonchanok Muengnakin; Arthitaya Narathakoon – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2025
This study explored speaking anxiety and attitudes towards speaking English in the classroom setting. The data collected from 91 Thai EFL grade 11 students, using questionnaires, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. The findings showed moderate levels of speaking anxiety and attitudes among grade 11 students. The Pearson…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Communication (Thought Transfer), High School Students, Correlation
Factors Contributing to Speaking Anxiety and Anxiety Reduction Techniques in Thai Adult EFL Learners
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Natthakit Suratin; Virasuda Sribayak – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2025
The aim of the study was to identify the factors that contribute to speaking anxiety in Thai adult EFL learners working in an online media company and enrolled in an English course provided by the company, as well as to discover the anxiety reduction techniques used by these learners. The results showed that significant contributors to speaking…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Speech Communication
The Roles of Indirect Asynchronous Electronic Feedback and Direct Corrective Feedback in Improving Students' L2 Writing: A Multiple Case Study of Thai Undergraduate Students
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Tatsanajamsuk, Pratabjai; Saengboon, Saksit – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2021
This study investigates the roles of indirect asynchronous electronic feedback (e-feedback) and direct corrective feedback (CF) on calque and collocation errors produced by Thai undergraduate students. The study also explores the factors influencing their ability to benefit from the feedback. Six cases were divided into two groups (Group 1: direct…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Error Correction, Feedback (Response), Writing Improvement