A comparative discourse analysis of hedges in opinion-giving by Arab EFL and Malay ESL learners in WhatsApp focused group discussions

A comparative discourse analysis of hedges in opinion-giving by Arab EFL and Malay ESL learners in WhatsApp focused group discussions

Communicating appropriately in a target language (English language) requires both ESL Malaysian learners and their counterparts Arab EFL learners to develop linguistic and pragmatic awareness in the target language. One aspect of such development is their use of linguistic hedges to modify their spe...

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Main Authors: Alkhawaja, Hussein Walid Hussein, Paramasivam, Shamala
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60254/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/60254/1/44-1.pdf

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