TEN MANDARIN LANGUAGE-LEARNING WEBSITES

[Compliments of Ms. Mavis Chou of the NDHU English Department]

http://ccms.ntu.edu.tw/~naedong/LLS/index.htm
Language Learning Strategies (LLS) 語言學習策略
Learning strategies refer to those steps or operations used by learners to facilitate their acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information (Rubin, 1987).語言學習策略係指學習者用以輔助其訊息吸收、儲存及使用之步驟與操作。
“Specific actions, behaviors, steps, or techniques students use –often consciously—to improve their progress in apprehending, internalizing, and using the L2” (Oxford, 1994).學習者為促進其對第二語言的了解、內化和使用所採用之--通常有意識的--特定動作、行為、步驟或技巧。

http://www.fltrp.com/elt/
第四屆中國英語教學國際研討會
主題：New Directions in ELT in China. （中國英語教學的新方向）

http://cet.cavesbooks.com.tw/htm/m0130900.htm
淺談語言學習策略與其應用Part III──語言學習策略教學活動範例
前兩篇的文章中，筆者分別說明了語言學習策略的定義、特性、分類，以及影響學生使用學習策略的一些因素。接下來，本文將談談訓練學生使用策略之前所需注意的事項與評估，並分析策略訓練的三種類型，同時提供近二十年來此領域學者所建議的學習策略訓練步驟。最後，分別就六大學習策略運用在聽說讀寫四大技巧上，提出建議供讀者參考。

http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search-c/view_etd?URN=etd-0717100-120041
(a paper) 國中學生認知風格與學習方法對學習判斷英語子句效果之研究
A Study of the Effect of Cognitive Styles Learning Approaches on Identifying English Clause Tasks
The study used experimental research method. The subjects were 90 third grade students of junior high school. According to the scores of Embedded Figures Test students were divided into FI and FD. Then depending on the scores of the prior test on identifying English clauses task, FIs and FDs match with two group to accept Discovery and Rule learning approaches , and each one was composed of 10 students. The instruments was “ Embedded Figures Test” , “self-made that clauses test ,”and the information acquired was dealt with statistical testing through 2*2 ANOVA. The results indicated as followings. 1.An interactive effect of cognitive style and learning approaches were found through ANOVA. FIs using Discovery learning performed better than using Rule learning, and FDs using Rule learning performed better using Discovery learning. In sum, FIs appropriately use Discovery learning approach and FDs appropriately use Rule learning approach on identifying English clauses task.2.Cognitive style lives up significantly different level .FIs performed better than those of FDs.3. No overall difference were found between Discovery and Rule learning approach.Finally the study discussed the above results in more detail, and provided suggestions and references of research concerning teaching of English clauses .


http://www3.nccu.edu.tw/~cchao/learning.html
HOW DO YOU LEARN ENGLISH?
英文怎麼學才好？Self-Study Strategies: 請看各家高論。你能歸納出原則嗎？─ 英語學習方法中文書籍、一般學習法則書籍、教學用學習策略書、理論研究 、我歸納出的十一點原則

http://www.open.edu.cn/elt/6/11.htm
外语学习焦虑理论探析A Probe Into Foreign Language Anxiety
Abstract: Foreign language anxiety is a very important affective factor influencing language learning performance. Based upon the study and investigation into Western theories on language learning anxiety, the present article discusses the effects of language anxiety on language learning, its pedagogical implications and offers some constructive strategies to reduce Chinese students’ language learning anxiety.

http://www.pep.com.cn/200403/ca391409.htm
英語學習策略及在課堂中的訓練
摘要：根據學習和資訊加工的一般認知模式，中學階段學生英語學習過程中要培養的學習策略應為認知策略、元認知策略和資源管理策略。學生學習策略能力的提高，需要進行必要的訓練，為此教師應做好以下準備：1.建立一個以學習者為主體的課堂；2.培養學生反思的意識；3.學生對語言學習的自我評估；4.幫助學生識別正在使用的學習策略；5.教學生學寫學習日記。學生學習策略的課堂訓練主要包括：介紹、講授、練習、評價、擴展五個步驟。

http://www.4english.cn/research/Using%20Presentation%20.htm
Using Presentation Software to Enhance Language Learning
In this paper we report on two uses of presentation software in our EFL courses: one as a tool for oral reporting and the other as a writing tool. In both cases students use the four language skills actively. They read source materials, discuss their ideas with their peers and teacher, write them and then share their writing with others. In both uses, students function as "doers and creators" and as such are motivated to invest time and energy into their tasks.

http://www.happycampus.com.cn/pages/2003/07/08/D115245.html
Differences in Reading Strategies Applied by Different Learners
AbstractRecently, more and more attention is drawn to the research into learning strategies. Reading strategies, as one component of learning strategies, also worth vast attention. In order to find out the reading strategies which drastically influence reading competence, the writer of this article made a survey on 193 freshmen majoring in various subjects except English in Shanghai Fudan University about their reading strategies and analyzed the result by T testing method. The result shows that successful English learners are obviously different from less successful ones in a few of reading strategies. This result probably suggests teachers to enhance student’s reading competence by encouraging and guiding students to apply appropriate reading strategies and provides clues for further researches into reading strategies.

http://iteslj.org/Articles/Lessard-Clouston-Strategy.html
Language Learning Strategies: An Overview for L2 Teachers
This article provides an overview of language learning strategies (LLS) for second and foreign language (L2/FL) teachers. To do so it outlines the background of LLS and LLS training, discusses a three step approach teachers may follow in using LLS in their classes, and summarises key reflections and questions for future research on this aspect of L2/FL education. It also lists helpful contacts and internet sites where readers may access up-to-date information on LLS teaching and research.

Thank you very much Mavis!