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Tomokazu Nakayama; Seoh Koon Tan; Hoo Chun Pek – Journal of English as an International Language, 2016
This study investigates the intelligibility of English with mora-timed rhythm or Japanese Katakana Hatsuon Eigo among NNSs living in a multilingual community, utilizing shadowing to measure the concept of intelligibility. Eighty-six participants (10 Malay NSs, 28 Mandarin NSs, and 30 Tamil NSs) were asked to shadow a recording of a 300-word…
Descriptors: Native Speakers, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Alcazaren, Holden Kenneth G.; Rafanan, Emerald R. – TESOL International Journal, 2017
Many nations have attempted to create different language-in-education policies that would cater not only to the needs of learners but also to the demands of preserving a country's native languages. The emergence of multilingual education has led to a proliferation of research that shows the benefits of using a learner's first language. These…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Language of Instruction, Educational Policy, Native Language