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Data-driven learning in informal contexts? Embracing broad data-driven learning (BDDL) research

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Pérez-Paredes, P. (2024) Data-driven learning in informal contexts? Embracing Broad Data-driven learning (BDDL) research. In Crosthwaite, P. (Ed.). Corpora for Language Learning: Bridging the Research-Practice Divide. Routledge. In this chapter, I argue that it is necessary to pursue an analysis of DDL practices in the broader language learning context (Pérez-Paredes & Mark, 2022), particularly in … Read more

New publication: An investigation of Chinese EFL learners’ acceptance of mobile dictionaries in English language learning

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Zhang,D., Hennessy, S. & Pérez-Paredes, P. (2023) An investigation of Chinese EFL learners’ acceptance of mobile dictionaries in English language learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning, DOI: 10.1080/09588221.2023.2189915 Abstract Although many studies have explored the role of dictionaries in English language learning, few have investigated mobile dictionaries (MDs) from learners’ perspectives. This study aimed to explore Chinese EFL learners’ acceptance of … Read more

Free copy of our latest paper in Computer Assisted Language Learning

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Our article, Language teachers’ perceptions on the use of OER language processing technologies in MALL, has just been published on Computer Assisted Language Learning Journal, Taylor & Francis Online. 50 free eprints can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/epWFWhVAGFZ4yRSIaMcA/full Get yours now!!!! Abstract Combined with the ubiquity and constant connectivity of mobile devices, and with … Read more

Learner Corpora in Language Testing and Assessment

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Edited by Marcus Callies and Sandra Götz University of Bremen / Justus Liebig University, Giessen ISBN 9789027203786  The aim of this volume is to highlight the benefits and potential of using learner corpora for the testing and assessment of L2 proficiency in both speaking and writing, reflecting the growing importance of learner corpora in applied … Read more

CFP Automated Writing Evaluation in Language Teaching: Theory, Development, and Application

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Call for Papers Special Issue: CALICO Journal 33.1, 2016Guest editors: Volker Hegelheimer, Ahmet Dursun, Zhi Li, Iowa State University Automated Writing Evaluation in Language Teaching: Theory, Development, and Application The first automated writing evaluation (AWE) software for assessment purposes dates back to the 1960s (Project Essay Grade, Page Ellis). Rapid advances in the fields of … Read more

Learners’ search patterns during corpus-based focus-on-form activities

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This research explores the search behaviour of EFL learners (n=24) by tracking their interaction with corpus-based materials during focus-on-form activities (Observe, Search the corpus, Rewriting). One set of learners made no use of web services other than the BNC during the central Search the corpus activity while the other set resorted to other web services … Read more