The Impact of L1 on L2: A Qualitative Stylistic Analysis of EFL Learners’ Writings
The Impact of L1 on L2: A Qualitative Stylistic Analysis of EFL Learners’ Writings
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L1 对 L2 的影响:英语学习者写作的定性文体分析
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-83609-2_14
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发表时间:
2022
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Nasu Masako
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作者:
Yoshida Azumi;Teranishi Masayuki;Nishihara Takayuki;Nasu Masako
This study has two purposes. First, we investigate the impact of early L1 (Japanese) and L2 (English) education on English proficiency. Second, we examine whether, and to what extent, a stylistic analysis of their writings might be effective for pedagogical purposes. To investigate this, we conducted a stylistic analysis of writings by Japanese EFL learners chosen from each of four different groups that were divided based on their early L1 and/or L2 education. The results suggest that early L1 and L2 educations have both positive and negative impacts on learners’ ability to express their ideas in English. This paper contributes to a better understanding of how EFL learners acquire a high level of proficiency in English. We argue that stylistics in a pedagogical setting is a useful tool for evaluating and improving a variety of writings in EFL/ESL contexts.