Tipo: artículo

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: motivación

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Second language (L2) motivation is the driving force behind L2 learning. It is of great pedagogical significance to explore how motivation factors, directly and indirectly, impact L2 oral proficiency. Based on data for all L2 learners as a composite group, Lin proposed and verified a conceptual model revealing the structural relations among L2 motivation factors (i.e. L2 interest, and perceived importance of speaking), behavioral variable (i.e. out-of-class L2 contact), and L2 oral proficiency. However, since gender differences and other learner subgroup differences in L2 motivation have been found by previous research, it is imperative to test whether this model is applicable across various learner subgroups. Based upon a dataset of 631 college students taking Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish language classes in the United...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: inteligencia artificial

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This study explores how ChatGPT, used as a dialogic mediator, supports CEFR-based mediation and learner autonomy among multilingual university students at A1 to A2 proficiency levels in Spanish. A key finding is the contrast between learners’ observable autonomy during AI-mediated tasks and the deeper strategic awareness revealed in post-task reflections. Grounded in sociocultural theory and the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Companion Volume (2020...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de vocabulario

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This study empirically investigated the application of a large language-model-driven artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in self-regulated vocabulary acquisition among Chinese private college students. An 8-week experiment comparing AI-chatbot-assisted and conventional self-regulated vocabulary learning demonstrated that AI chatbot assistance could significantly improve vocabulary performance both across and within groups. Results revealed that the use of AI chatbot not only improved learning outcomes directly through personalized, self-paced learning but also indirectly by enhancing vocabulary learning strategy use and satisfying basic psychological needs. Notably, metacognitive strategy use fully mediated the relationship between perceived autonomy and vocabulary performance. Moreover, perceived autonomy moderated the effect of the...

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Tipo: vídeo

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de lenguas

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Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don't need some special talent or a "language gene," says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it.

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Tipo: vídeo

Temas: multilingüismo

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There seems to be a gap between the way polyglots learn languages and the way they are taught in most language courses. Why is that? And what exactly makes polyglots? ways of learning languages different? 

Lýdia?s mission as a language mentor is to help people learn languages more effectively by applying learning strategies that polyglots use. In this talk, she provides a few insights on where the methods of polyglots and of foreign language teachers seem to differ. She?s helped thousands of Slovaks change their approach to learning foreign languages by applying polyglots? principles in practice.

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Tipo: vídeo

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de lenguas

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Polyglots are usually very good at learning languages by themselves, without teachers. This ability is often attributed to a special talent that they have, but Lýdia believes it comes down to a different quality ? self-discipline. Learning a language from zero to a comfortable B2 level by yourself takes a lot of time and dedication and if you?re doing this by yourself, you need to be either extremely motivated to learn that language, or well-disciplined. That?s why most people find it so difficult and often give up after a few weeks or months. There is, however, quite a simple solution to this problem: learning systematically. If you create a plan in your learning, all you need to do is follow its simple steps, day by day, week by week, month by month. You don?t have to ask yourself ?Do I feel like learning today?? over and over again...

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Tipo: libro

Metodología: revisión bibliográfica

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de lenguas

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Una de las claves del aprendizaje autorregulado es el conocimiento de buenas estrategias metacognitivas que promuevan aprendizajes significativos, duraderos y transferibles. De hecho, la investigación refleja que este es uno de los factores con más impacto para el desempeño de los estudiantes y, en consecuencia, para su motivación y autonomía.
En este libro, Héctor Ruiz Martín comparte con los más jóvenes sus conocimientos sobre cómo aprendemos y, en concreto, sobre las acciones y circunstancias que nos ayudan a aprender mejor.
Con un estilo directo y muy ameno, los estudiantes de 12 años en adelante aprenderán estrategias como la práctica de la evocación, la práctica entrelazada o el estudio elaborativo, descubrirán la importancia de planificarse y no dejarlo todo para el último momento, y apreciarán los beneficios de...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: trabajo teórico

Temas: corpus

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A pesar de todas las ventajas que ofrecen los corpus lingüísticos y de los avances tecnológicos que han mejorado su accesibilidad y manejo, su uso no se ha extendido entre alumnos y profesores de lenguas extranjeras. Aprendizaje basado en datos (ABD) es un enfoque centrado en el alumno que promueve el aprendizaje por descubrimiento mediante el análisis de datos provenientes de corpus lingüísticos. En el campo del español como lengua extranjera (ELE) este tipo de aprendizaje sigue siendo un gran desconocido. Este artículo quiere mostrar cómo los principios de ABD se pueden aplicar a exploraciones sobre datos provenientes de otras herramientas de consulta y de la propia Web. En este trabajo se presentan en un primer momento...

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Tipo: libro

Temas: aprendizaje autónomo

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Through the application of self-determination theory (SDT) to research and practice, this book deepens our understanding of how autonomous language learning can be supported and understood within environments outside of the classroom. Theoretical, empirical and practice-focused chapters examine autonomy support in a range of contexts and settings, dealing with learning environments and open spaces, communities and relationships, and advising and self-access language learning. They reveal what occurs beyond the classroom, how socializing agents support autonomous motivation and wellness, and how SDT can enhance our understanding of supporting language learner autonomy. It will be of interest to language teachers, university lecturers and learning advisors who are providing support outside the classroom, as well as to graduate students...

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Tipo: artículo

Metodología: estudio empírico

Temas: enseñanza/aprendizaje de vocabulario

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Few mobile-assisted vocabulary learning approaches fully correspond to the authenticity principle of the situated learning theory (SLT). A novel practice of changing the smartphone system language to second language (L2), which intends to better implement SLT in a real smartphone context, is the focus of this study. To explore the potential of using this under-researched approach to facilitate L2 vocabulary learning, a mixed-method design was adopted to investigate its impact on vocabulary acquisition, global language learning motivation, and vocabulary learning motivation. Participants? pre- and post-test scores on the vocabulary knowledge test and motivation questionnaires were compared between the experimental and control groups. Interviews were also conducted to understand learners? perceptions of this novel approach. Both...

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