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Pragmatic Discourse of Givenness through A-Movement Constructions of Thai EFL Learners
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Abhinan Wongkittiporn – Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2024
The current study examined Thai EFL Mattayom learners' pragmatic discourse of givenness via A-movement constructions. While previous studies focused on Thai undergraduate students and their error production in passive voice, this study innovatively contributes to the field by selecting a different group of participants. The participants in this…
Descriptors: Pragmatics, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
The Evidential BIN in the Children's Environment of Engagement: Reporting, Evaluating, and Engaging Knowledge in Yucatec Maya
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Edber Enrique Dzidz Yam; Barbara Blaha Pfeiler – First Language, 2024
This article explores the role of the reportative BIN in Yucatec Maya language acquisition and socialization among children aged 4 years and above, focusing on their interactions during pretend play. Building upon prior research on caregivers' strategic use of BIN, the study aims to elucidate the nuanced meanings and functions of the reportative…
Descriptors: Native Language, American Indians, American Indian Languages, Child Language
Interlanguage Pragmatic Competence of University Students: An Error Analysis of Apology Speech Act Strategies in Japanese Learners
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Nuria Haristiani; Devy Christinawati – International Journal of Language Education, 2024
While acquiring a second language, learners may encounter challenges and difficulties in effectively carrying out verbal communication in the second language. Mastering the apology speech act is a challenge for L2 learners. The objective of this study is to identify the apology strategies utilized by individuals learning the Japanese language, as…
Descriptors: Speech Acts, Pragmatics, Error Analysis (Language), Second Language Learning