An Mei-Use of Css by Chinese Efl Learners
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Use of Communication Strategies by Chinese EFL Learners
An Mei
Foreign Language Department, Guizhou University, China
Sanooch S. Nathalang
Human Language Technology Laboratory, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Pathumyani, Thailand
Abstract This present study reports on an investigation into the CSs used by College English students (or non-English major students) in China. These students are a large group who are studying English and need to use CSs to facilitate their communication because they do not have sufficient exposure to English in daily life. All of the subjects are first-year bachelor students from Arts and Science fields and are grouped into high proficiency level and low proficiency level. The data were collected by means of two kinds of tasks, namely, one-way task and two-way task. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were conducted to analyze the data. The results indicate that these variables of task type, proficiency level, and academic field are related with CSs use to different degrees. The results of this study could be great help in the teaching of English to Chinese EFL learners by making them aware of CSs already in their repertoire and by encouraging them to use CSs more frequently. Keywords Communication strategies, Interlanguage, Communication competence
1. Introduction Foreign language (FL) learners may come across various communication problems when their interlanguage (henceforth, IL) is deficient and lacks the necessary resources. In order to best convey their messages and remain in the conversation until their communication goal is reached, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners
Zhang, L. J., Rubdy, R., & Alsagoff, L. (Eds.). (2009). Englishes and Literatures-in-English in a Globalised World: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on English in Southeast Asia (pp. 120-136). Singapore: National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. ©Copyright 2009 An &
Use of Communication Strategies by Chinese EFL Learners
An Mei
Foreign Language Department, Guizhou University, China
Sanooch S. Nathalang
Human Language Technology Laboratory, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Pathumyani, Thailand
Abstract This present study reports on an investigation into the CSs used by College English students (or non-English major students) in China. These students are a large group who are studying English and need to use CSs to facilitate their communication because they do not have sufficient exposure to English in daily life. All of the subjects are first-year bachelor students from Arts and Science fields and are grouped into high proficiency level and low proficiency level. The data were collected by means of two kinds of tasks, namely, one-way task and two-way task. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were conducted to analyze the data. The results indicate that these variables of task type, proficiency level, and academic field are related with CSs use to different degrees. The results of this study could be great help in the teaching of English to Chinese EFL learners by making them aware of CSs already in their repertoire and by encouraging them to use CSs more frequently. Keywords Communication strategies, Interlanguage, Communication competence
1. Introduction Foreign language (FL) learners may come across various communication problems when their interlanguage (henceforth, IL) is deficient and lacks the necessary resources. In order to best convey their messages and remain in the conversation until their communication goal is reached, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners
Zhang, L. J., Rubdy, R., & Alsagoff, L. (Eds.). (2009). Englishes and Literatures-in-English in a Globalised World: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on English in Southeast Asia (pp. 120-136). Singapore: National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. ©Copyright 2009 An &