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Global Influence and Local Adaptation: The Integration of English in Chinese Internet Slang Kuszel, Bartlomiej
International Journal of Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Education and Humanities (IJEH)
Publisher : Ilmu Inovasi Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58557/(ijeh).v5i3.348

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This study explores the influence of English on Chinese internet slang, focusing on how English-derived acronyms, morphemes, and code-switching have become integrated into online Chinese discourse. Although China is typically categorized as a low-proficiency English environment, many elements originating from English continue to enter Chinese social media, creating hybrid forms. This study aims to investigate how English lexical and morphological elements are localized, repurposed, and recontextualized by Chinese netizens on social platforms such as WeChat, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu. The method used in this study is discourse analysis, with data collected from various posts and comments on these platforms. The results indicate that, despite English not being the primary language in China, the use of English elements in internet slang is increasingly growing, reflecting a creative adoption that is localized according to Chinese culture and social norms. Elements such as acronyms and code-switching are used to express emotions, humor, and group identity, demonstrating the significant impact of global influences on online communication. Based on these findings, it is recommended that further research focus on the influence of social media in the formation of new languages and the relationship between language globalization and local culture, as well as its impact on the language proficiency of China's younger generation
Common writing challenges in academic English among Chinese nursing undergraduates Kuszel, Bartlomiej
Erudita: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 2 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/erudita.v5i2.12216

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The study examines the most common writing challenges in Academic English faced by Chinese undergraduate nursing students. Despite meeting the general English proficiency benchmark of College English Test Band 4, many students struggle with the academic writing conventions necessary for success in university and professional nursing contexts. The analysis was based on writing samples taken throughout the term from 38 second-year nursing students from a university in Northwest China. The mistakes were categorised according to Ferris' taxonomy of errors (1995, 2002, 2012). Results show that surface-level errors, including punctuation, spelling, and mechanics, were the most common, accounting for more than one-third of all errors. However, more profound grammatical issues, particularly errors in verb form, collocation mistakes, and article omissions, had a greater impact on clarity and academic tone. The findings suggest that many errors stem from interference with the first language (L1). This study emphasises the importance of instructional strategies that focus on verb use, sentence structure, and genre-appropriate vocabulary. The article discusses practical approaches to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction.
Common Writing Challenges in Academic English among Chinese Nursing Undergraduates Kuszel, Bartlomiej
Journal of English for Academic and Specific Purposes (JEASP) Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jeasp.v8i2.36503

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The study examines the most common writing challenges in Academic English faced by Chinese undergraduate nursing students. Despite meeting the general English proficiency benchmark of College English Test Band 4, many students struggle with the academic writing conventions necessary for success in university and professional nursing contexts. The analysis was based on writing samples taken throughout the term from 38 second-year nursing students from a university in Northwest China. The mistakes were categorised according to Ferris' taxonomy of errors (1995, 2002, 2012). Results show that surface-level errors, including punctuation, spelling, and mechanics, were the most common, accounting for more than one-third of all errors. However, more profound grammatical issues, particularly errors in verb form, collocation mistakes, and article omissions, had a greater impact on clarity and academic tone. The findings suggest that many errors stem from interference with the first language (L1). This study emphasises the importance of instructional strategies that focus on verb use, sentence structure, and genre-appropriate vocabulary. The article discusses practical approaches to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction.