■本研究旨在调查在线语言交流对中国研究生在高级英语课程中的口语技能和沟通意愿(WTC)的影响。该研究比较了两个完整的类别:电子串联,通过串联语言交换应用程序与外国英语使用者交流,传统的,在课堂上参与协作演讲任务。该研究还考察了EFL学习者对在线语言交流的态度和看法。
■58名中国研究生是从二年级高级英语课程中招募的,分为两个完整的班级:电子串联和常规。电子串联小组使用串联语言交换应用程序与以英语为母语的外国人士在线交流,而常规小组参与课堂内的协作演讲任务。数据是通过雅思口语模块收集的,WTC量表,半结构化面试。使用描述性和推断性统计学对数据进行分析。
■两组的口语技能和WTC均有改善。然而,电子串联组优于常规组。研究结果表明,在线语言交流对英语学习者的口语技能和WTC有积极影响。英语学习者对在线语言交流也有积极的态度和看法,尽管有些人表示保留。
■该研究得出结论,在线语言交流可以成为提高EFL学习者口语技能和WTC的有效工具。该研究还表明,EFL环境中的协作口语课程应考虑纳入在线语言交流。然而,该研究还强调需要解决一些EFL学习者对在线语言交流的担忧和保留。总的来说,这项研究对EFL设置具有重要的教学意义,这表明在线语言交流可以提高口语技能和WTC。
UNASSIGNED: The current study aims to investigate the impact of online language exchanges on the speaking skills and willingness to communicate (WTC) of Chinese postgraduate students in an advanced English program. The study compares two intact classes: e-tandem, who communicate with foreign English speakers through the Tandem language exchange application, and conventional, who participate in collaborative speaking tasks inside the class. The study also examines the attitudes and perceptions of the EFL learners toward the online language exchanges.
UNASSIGNED: 58 Chinese postgraduate students were recruited from a second-year advanced English program and divided into two intact classes: e-tandem and conventional. The e-tandem group used the Tandem language exchange application to communicate with foreign English speakers online, while the conventional group participated in collaborative speaking tasks inside the class. The data were collected through the IELTS speaking module, WTC scale, and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
UNASSIGNED: Both groups showed improvement in their speaking skills and WTC. However, the e-tandem group outperformed the conventional group. The findings indicate that online language exchanges have a positive impact on the speaking skills and WTC of EFL learners. The EFL learners also had positive attitudes and perceptions toward the online language exchanges, although some expressed reservations.
UNASSIGNED: The study concludes that online language exchanges can be an effective tool for improving the speaking skills and WTC of EFL learners. The study also suggests that collaborative speaking courses in EFL settings should consider incorporating online language exchanges. However, the study also highlights the need to address the concerns and reservations expressed by some EFL learners regarding online language exchanges. Overall, the study has important pedagogical implications for EFL settings, suggesting that online language exchanges can enhance speaking skills and WTC.