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Aytaç-Demirçivi, Kadriye – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2020
The present study investigates the usage of speech like expressions in written works of Turkish learners of English. It also aims to find out the differences between C1 and B1 level learners in terms of the frequency and types of speech like expressions. The participants in this study were 21 B1 and 33 C1 level students at a state university in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Language Usage
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Çeltek, Aytaç – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2020
In Turkish, null and overt arguments do not show the same distributional properties at discourse level. There are discourse-pragmatic factors affecting this distribution (Kerslake, 1987; Ruhi, 1996; Turan, 1995; Çeltek & Oktar, 2014; Çeltek Kaili, 2017). Previous studies suggest that the acquisition of argument realization system in second…
Descriptors: Greek, Turkish, Pragmatics, Second Language Learning
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Daghan-Aslan, Gülbin; Kiray, Gülay – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2020
The present study aims to identify translanguaging strategies and question the effectiveness of these strategies in foreign language classrooms. To this aim, a 10th grade German class was observed during fall and spring semesters of 2017-2018 academic year, and interviews before, during and after observation process were conducted with the German…
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), German, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Tosuncuoglu, Irfan; Kirmizi, Özkan – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2019
The rapid proliferation of English as a medium of communication has sparked large-scale debate on the role of English and the terminology such as ELF, WE, EIL, etc. The paradigms of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and World Englishes (WEs) are sometimes considered to be confusing to differentiate between, and in addition these terms are often…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language of Instruction
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Yildiz, Mine; Yesilyurt, Savas – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2017
Based on Robinson's Triadic Componential Framework and the definition of task planning by Ellis (2005), this study was carried out to find out the effects of task planning and rhetorical mode on lexical and syntactic complexity, and overall writing quality of writing production of EFL learners. Following a repeated-measures design, the present…
Descriptors: Syntax, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Misir, Hülya – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2017
This study aims at discovering the relevance of general competence of Turkish and Arab learners who have an A1 level of English proficiency in preparatory school of University of Turkish Aeronautical Association (UTAA) to their speaking skill in terms of syntax by analyzing the recordings of speaking exams in the first semester. One can ask why…
Descriptors: Syntax, Course Descriptions, Guidelines, Comparative Analysis