Enhancing expressions of attitudes: achieving equity for international students in everyday communication
Author(s)
Ngo, Thu
Unsworth, Len
Feez, Susan
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2012
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International students from language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE) often have problems expressing attitudes precisely and effectively in English. Not being able to express what they think and feel prevents international students from adjusting easily to the host culture and integrating socially with the locals, including local students. Current ELICOS programs often neglect attitudinal language. This article suggests one way of enhancing international students' fluency and confidence in everyday communication through analysis of the language used in a narrative extract. Teaching and learning activities focus on ...
View more >International students from language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE) often have problems expressing attitudes precisely and effectively in English. Not being able to express what they think and feel prevents international students from adjusting easily to the host culture and integrating socially with the locals, including local students. Current ELICOS programs often neglect attitudinal language. This article suggests one way of enhancing international students' fluency and confidence in everyday communication through analysis of the language used in a narrative extract. Teaching and learning activities focus on scaffolding students' proficiency in using evaluative language (Martin & White, 2005).
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View more >International students from language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE) often have problems expressing attitudes precisely and effectively in English. Not being able to express what they think and feel prevents international students from adjusting easily to the host culture and integrating socially with the locals, including local students. Current ELICOS programs often neglect attitudinal language. This article suggests one way of enhancing international students' fluency and confidence in everyday communication through analysis of the language used in a narrative extract. Teaching and learning activities focus on scaffolding students' proficiency in using evaluative language (Martin & White, 2005).
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Journal Title
TESOL in Context
Volume
S3
Publisher URI
Subject
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Specialist Studies in Education
Linguistics