@article{ART003336536},
author={Yixin Xue and Chu Tang and Yanhua Wang and Eur, Do Seon},
title={The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency},
journal={Modern English Education},
issn={1598-0782},
year={2026},
volume={27},
pages={253-270}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yixin Xue
AU - Chu Tang
AU - Yanhua Wang
AU - Eur, Do Seon
TI - The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency
JO - Modern English Education
PY - 2026
VL - 27
IS - null
PB - The Modern English Education Society
SP - 253
EP - 270
SN - 1598-0782
AB - This study investigates how shadowing activities based on the dramatization of English picture books affect the English proficiency of Chinese young learners. Fifty-eight fifth graders from a public school participated in a 10-week intervention, which included pre-, post-, and final- test measure. The experimental group utilized short audio recordings collected through a WeChat study group to verify task completion. Results showed that the experimental group achieved significantly higher scores on curriculum-based English assessments, as indicated by their Tongkao total scores. However, improvements in listening comprehension and long-term retention were limited. Notably, shadowing activities were paused for about a month between the post-test and final-test due to scheduling constraints at school, which may have contributed to the decrease in observed gains. These findings suggest that while combining dramatization with shadowing can lead to short-term improvements in academic English achievement in exam-oriented environments, continued engagement is essential for maintaining progress over time. The study highlights both the potential benefits and practical challenges of implementing supplementary oral practice for young EFL learners in under-resourced educational settings.
KW - Chinese young English language learners;shadowing activities;picture books;English proficiency;English listening
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Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang and Eur, Do Seon. (2026). The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency. Modern English Education, 27, 253-270.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang and Eur, Do Seon. 2026, "The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency", Modern English Education, vol.27, pp.253-270.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang, Eur, Do Seon "The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency" Modern English Education 27 pp.253-270 (2026) : 253.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang, Eur, Do Seon. The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency. 2026; 27 253-270.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang and Eur, Do Seon. "The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency" Modern English Education 27(2026) : 253-270.
Yixin Xue; Chu Tang; Yanhua Wang; Eur, Do Seon. The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency. Modern English Education, 27, 253-270.
Yixin Xue; Chu Tang; Yanhua Wang; Eur, Do Seon. The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency. Modern English Education. 2026; 27 253-270.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang, Eur, Do Seon. The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency. 2026; 27 253-270.
Yixin Xue, Chu Tang, Yanhua Wang and Eur, Do Seon. "The Effect of Shadowing Activities Based on Dramatization of Picture Books on Chinese Young English Learners’ English Proficiency" Modern English Education 27(2026) : 253-270.
