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'The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Technology' Edited by Nicole Ziegler and Marta González-Lloret “第二语言习得和技术的劳特利奇手册”由妮可齐格勒和玛尔塔编辑González-Lloret

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CALICO Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.1558/cj.25738

Lillian Jones

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Game-Informed Approach to Teaching Request-Making in English 基于游戏的英语请求教学

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CALICO Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.1558/cj.21176

Naoko Taguchi, Daniel H. Dixon

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Visualizing Linguistic Complexity and Proficiency in Learner English Writings 可视化语言的复杂性和熟练程度在学习者的英语写作

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CALICO Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.1558/cj.19487

Thomas Gaillat, Antoine Lafontaine, Anas Knefati

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Future-Proofing Language Teaching 面向未来的语言教学

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CALICO Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.1558/cj.26204

Ursula Stickler, M. Emke

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Distance Students’ Language Learning Strategies in Asynchronous and Synchronous Environments 异步和同步环境下远程学生的语言学习策略

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CALICO Journal Pub Date : 2023-05-25 DOI: 10.1558/cj.21639

Lijuan Chen, C. Rodway

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Current Themes and Trends in CALL Research CALL研究的当前主题和趋势