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English Adjectives Used by Non-natives in ICNALE Spoken Dialogues Faiz, Adinda
J-Lalite: Journal of English Studies Vol 5 No 1 (2024): June
Publisher : Program Studi Sastra Inggris Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jes.2024.5.1.11250

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The purpose of this study is to examine English adjectives found in spoken language corpus of English learners in Asia. This study employed theories of adjectives from language typology perspective by Dixon (2010) and Frawley (1992). Descriptive-qualitative approach was applied, using ICNALE Spoken Dialogues as the data source. This study utilized the corpus analysis tools AntConc. The results identified the top 20 adjectives in the corpus, with Value, Human Propensity, and Difficulty each representing 20% of the findings. This study has implications for the significance of foreign language learning. Teachers can use adjectives from these categories to teach students, as they are basic vocabularies for English learners. Students are also expected to gain a better understanding of the functional aspect of adjectives, which could improve their language performance. The interest of this study lies in the high frequency of occurrence in the corpus. However, some limitations should also be considered.
STANCE COMPLEMENT CLAUSES CONTROLLED BY ADJECTIVES IN ESL AND EFL STUDENTS' ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS Faiz, Adinda; Munandar, Aris
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 14, No 2 (2025): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v14i2.11647

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Stance becomes an important evaluative discourse feature that aids writers in conveying their arguments effectively. Studies have focused on comparing the stance of non-native speakers of English to that of native speakers and have not yet addressed the issue between English learners from different contexts. This study analyzes stance complement clauses controlled by adjectives by Singaporean ESL and Indonesian EFL students. It aims to uncover the frequency and distribution of stances and to explain why Singaporean students' stances differ from those of their Indonesian EFL counterparts. This study used quantitative and qualitative methods. The chi-squared test was carried out to determine whether there was a significant difference. The data were extracted from a sub-written ICNALE corpus, the essays by Singaporean and Indonesian students at the B1_2 level. The chi-squared test indicates there is a significant difference. The results reveal a higher use of stance adjectives among Singaporean ESL students compared to Indonesian EFL students. This study has important implications. Explicit teaching and learning of stance features used adequately in the argument's structure are needed, especially highlighting adjectival repertoire for variety and nuance to the EFL students' stance.