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The relationship between extramural English engagement and the vocabulary size of L1 Cantonese speakers in Macau | |
Tam, H.I.A.; Reynolds, B. L. | |
2023-07 | |
Source Publication | ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics |
ISSN | 0019-0829 |
Volume | 174Issue:1Pages:49-82 |
Abstract | This study investigated the relationship between the English vocabulary size of first language Cantonese speakers in Macau (N=77) and engagement in extramural English activities. The 140-item Vocabulary Size Test was used to collect data on participants’ vocabulary size and a 13-item questionnaire tapped into background learning experiences as well as participation in 16 extramural activities. Small correlations between vocabulary size and book reading, subtitled television viewing, non-subtitled online video viewing, level of education, study abroad experience, and travel abroad experience were found. A medium correlation between vocabulary size and language of instruction in secondary school was also found. A four variable sequential regression accounted for 26% of the variance in participants’ vocabulary sizes, with book reading adding the most explanatory power after language of instruction in secondary school had been eliminated. The impact of extramural activities on vocabulary size and pedagogical implications for the Macau and similar contexts were discussed. |
Keyword | Macau Extramural English Vocabulary Size Extensive Reading Language Of Instruction Video Viewing |
DOI | 10.1075/itl.21003.tam |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | ESCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Linguistics |
WOS Subject | Linguistics ; Language & Linguistics |
WOS ID | WOS:001021907500003 |
The Source to Article | PB_Publication |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85166410818 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Education |
Corresponding Author | Reynolds, B. L. |
Affiliation | University of Macau |
First Author Affilication | University of Macau |
Corresponding Author Affilication | University of Macau |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Tam, H.I.A.,Reynolds, B. L.. The relationship between extramural English engagement and the vocabulary size of L1 Cantonese speakers in Macau[J]. ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2023, 174(1), 49-82. |
APA | Tam, H.I.A.., & Reynolds, B. L. (2023). The relationship between extramural English engagement and the vocabulary size of L1 Cantonese speakers in Macau. ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 174(1), 49-82. |
MLA | Tam, H.I.A.,et al."The relationship between extramural English engagement and the vocabulary size of L1 Cantonese speakers in Macau".ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics 174.1(2023):49-82. |
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