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From Corpus to Classroom: Teaching Semi-technical Business English Vocabulary 从语料库到课堂：半技术性商务英语词汇教学

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-11-24 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p55

Lidan Chen

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A Corpus Linguistic Analysis of Characterisation in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah 对奇玛曼达-恩格齐-阿迪契《美国人》中人物描写的语料库语言学分析

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-11-24 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p69

A. O. Koukpossi, Moustafa Guezohouezon

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The Analysis of EMI Policy in Undergraduate Universities in Mainland China 中国大陆本科高校的 EMI 政策分析

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p12

Yichun Zong

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Constructions of Solidarity and Leadership of Powerful Global Leaders in Post Pandemic Recovery Speeches 大流行后恢复演讲中全球强势领导人的团结和领导力构建

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p39

Nor Azikin Mohd Omar, Hadina Habil

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The Impact of Pictorial Cues on Understanding Idioms Among Arab EFL Learners 图片提示对阿拉伯语学习者理解成语的影响

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-11-22 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p21

Rashidah Albaqami

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Subjunctive ‘Were’ vs. Indicative ‘Was’ Wish-Clauses: Why the Use of ‘Was’ Should Not Be Considered “Incorrect” 虚拟语气“Were”与指示语气“Was”:为什么“Was”的使用不应该被认为是“不正确的”

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-10-29 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n6p1

Tris Faulkner

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Reviewer acknowledgements for International Journal of English Linguistics, Vol. 13, No. 5 《国际英语语言学杂志》第13卷第5期审稿人致谢

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-09-30 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n5p138

Diana Xu

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Formulaic Forms of Address as (Im)politeness Markers in Prime Minister’s Questions: Margaret Thatcher Versus Theresa May 首相问询中作为礼貌标志的称呼形式:玛格丽特·撒切尔与特蕾莎·梅

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-09-27 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n5p72

Veronica Bonsignori, Denise Filmer

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A Study of English Translation of TCM Health Care Terms in Yinshan Zhengyao 《银山正药》中医保健用语英译研究

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-09-27 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n5p113

Yue Zhang, Lei Yang

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A Corpus-Based Approach to Investigate the Cohesive Features Across Different Levels of CEFR 基于语料库的CEFR不同层次衔接特征研究

International journal of English linguistics Pub Date : 2023-09-27 DOI: 10.5539/ijel.v13n5p122

Jiexin Chen

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