Second language (L2) writing has always been a difficult area for second language learners and a interesting topic for second language researchers. Research on the L2 writing process has begun to thrive since the early 1980s. L2 writing is a complex process of discovery which involves brainstorming, multiple drafting, feedback practices, revision, and final editing. It is different from L1 writing, because L2 writers have more than one language at their disposal (Wang & Wen, 2002). There are two
Tan’s essay “Mother Tongue”, the author’s firm belief that a lack of strong language skills causes a deficit of power in society is shown through her use of rhetorical devices. The essay focuses on the experiences of Tan’s mother, a Chinese immigrant, facing challenges due to her poor English skills. Because of her mother’s lack of perfect English, Amy Tan, now an avid writer, tells of how she was affected. By utilizing contrast in the essay, Amy Tan depicts that spoken language can alter how much
and it has become a lifetime purpose that I am determined to fulfil. In my essay, I will illustrate my study-abroad desire as well as my effort and resolution to make my dream come true. My dream of studying abroad has been with me since I was in 5th Grade, which originated from a very
well-established language conventions. In contrast to written corrective feedback, other types of feedback address different aspects and/or features of writing than correctness or incorrectness. In the case of argumentative writing, for instance, feedback may be provided in the form of suggestions for possible improvements. As a case in point, a writing instructor could suggest that student writers strengthen their arguments by adding supportive evidence. Similarly, feedback could be given by raising
particularly interested in how globalization affects teaching in primary schools in Hong Kong where the articles and references are mainly focusing on the influence to higher education. This essay is attempted to explore the relationship between globalization and primary school education in Hong Kong. The first part will discuss various definitions of globalization of different scholars views. The second part of the essay will be concentrate to discuss the pros and cons of how globalization affects teaching
In this essay it is argued that feedback is an important part and it positively affect teacher-student relationship. The number of international students are continuously increasing in foreign universities. The universities in developed countries like Australia, USA and Canada are receiving more students from developing countries like India, China and South Korea (Haynie, 2014; Rowe, 2011). In last few years the classroom environment is changing for e.g. the number of students are increasing, large
Learning how to read and write is an art. It takes effort and practice, practice, practice ! My earliest memory of writing was when I was between five and six years old. I do not remember every detail, but I can recall bits and pieces. For example, my mom used to put her hand over mine to show me how to grasp a pencil. Looking back now, holding the pencil felt like using chop sticks in a Chinese restaurant for the first time. If you’ve ever used chop sticks before, you know they are not friendly