| Title: | Usefulness of digital language resources in improving native language among adults |
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| Authors: | ID Žilič Fišer, Suzana (Author)
ID Pavlič, Jani (Author)
ID Kožuh, Ines (Author) |
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| Files: |  applsci-12-00733-v2.pdf (291,60 KB)
MD5: FE93C9B26D053132B3A99FACA8DF701F
 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/2/733
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FERI - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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| Abstract: | Important keys to effective communication are language competences, which can be
supported by using digital language resources. These usually assist the acquisition of a second
language, despite their potential for improving one’s native language. Our study was, thus, aimed at
raising awareness about the possibilities of improving the native language of an adult population
by using digital language resources for the Slovenian language. We conducted workshops, a survey
and, partly, semi-structured interviews with 124 participants. We examined whether the perceived
usefulness and ease of using digital language resources depends on age, education, self-assessed
language proficiency, and experience with language training. The analysis revealed that self-initiative
use of analogue language resources is related positively to using digital ones for seeking information,
improving language use, as well as for study or work. Moreover, self-assessed proficiency in language
was found to affect the perceived ease of using digital language resources. These findings may help
language professionals support developing language skills by using digital language resources and
preserving language in an adult population. |
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| Keywords: | digital language resources, native language, language improvement, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 02.12.2021 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 07.01.2022 |
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| Publication date: | 12.01.2022 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI AG |
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| Year of publishing: | 2022 |
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| Number of pages: | 16 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 12, iss. 2 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-92285  |
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| UDC: | 811.163.6 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2076-3417 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 93176323 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/app12020733 |
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| Copyright: | © 2022 by the authors |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 27.03.2025 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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