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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 PublicationITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics
ISSN0019-0829
Volume174Issue: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.

KeywordMacau Extramural English Vocabulary Size Extensive Reading Language Of Instruction Video Viewing
DOI10.1075/itl.21003.tam
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Indexed ByESCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaLinguistics
WOS SubjectLinguistics ; Language & Linguistics
WOS IDWOS:001021907500003
The Source to ArticlePB_Publication
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85166410818
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
Corresponding AuthorReynolds, B. L.
AffiliationUniversity of Macau
First Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
Corresponding Author AffilicationUniversity of Macau
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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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