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Table of Contents Message from the Chairperson ........……………………………..... 1 About OUHK, RIBiLT…………………………………………....… 2 About 2018 ICBLT ………………………………………………... ... 3 Organising Committee……………………………………………… 4 Programme Committee ………………… …………… .……… .… . 4 Conference Schedule………………………………………………… 6 Conference Venue………………………………………………..… .. 7 Parallel Session Schedule…………………………………………….. 9 Keynote Speakers…………………………………………………….. 17 Abstracts of Papers………………………………………………….... 22 Authors’ Information………………………………………………. 57 Tie organisers reserve the right to amend the programme as and when necessary

Message from the Chairperson Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RI- BiLT) under the School of Education and Languages (E&L) of Tie Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) is excited to pres- ent 2018 International Conference on Bilingual Learning and Teaching (2018 ICBLT), its milestone international event. In 2016, RIBiLT was established with the IDS grant from the Research Grants Council (RGC) to facilitate academic stafg to develop research ideas and practices on language education. Since then, the institute has been providing support to academ- ics, organising research seminars and workshops, and promot- ing the study of various topics in the fjelds of bilingualism and language education. In this Conference, we are delighted to have fjve Distinguished Professors – Professor Lau- rence Anthony from Waseda University; Professor Becky Xi Chen from the University of To- ronto; Professor Liah Greenfeld from Boston University; Professor Jeannette Littlemore from the University of Birmingham and Professor Zhu Hua from Birkbeck College, University of London, to give keynote speeches on areas of their expertise. We are immensely grateful for the strong support from the Organising Committee and Pro- gramme Committee, both of which have put tremendous efgort into the preparation for the conference. I would also like to thank all paper presenters for choosing this event to present their studies and exchange invaluable knowledge. We are encouraged by the enthusiastic re- sponses. With over 100 abstract submissions, we are able to schedule difgerent sessions to cover a num- ber of subthemes. As many papers of substantial quality have been received, Same major pub- lishing houses have expressed initial interest in commissioning publication from the papers presented at the conference. Selected papers will be recommended for publication through various channels. It is my great pleasure to welcome you to 2018 ICBLT. I hope that the event will be the fjrst of many more to come. 1

About OUHK Tie Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) was established in 1989. It is the fjrst self-fjnancing university established by the Hong Kong SAR Government. Being one of the fjve schools of the OUHK, the School of Education and Languages (E&L) ofgers a wide range of programmes in education and languages and has been playing an important role in initial teacher education, professional develop- ment of teachers in Hong Kong and enhancing the language profj- ciency of students in the OUHK. Tie School ofgers three streams of programmes ranging from the sub-degree level to the doctoral level. Tie education stream ofgers programmes in Early Childhood Educa- tion and the double degree of Bachelor in English Language Studies and English Language Teaching whereas the language streams pro- vide two single degree programmes, one in English Language Stud- ies and the other in Applied Chinese Language Studies. About RIBiLT Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT) is set up by the School of Education and Languages (E&L) of Tie Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) in January 2016, with the Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) funding from the Research Grants Council (RGC). RIBiLT intends to extend the research capability of academics in the discipline of bilingual learning and teaching to facilitate research outputs in the fjeld. Tirough sending academic stafg to key overseas institutions with proven related research track re- cords for academic exchange, the relevant academic stafg will be exposed to state-of-the-art research activities. Tiis aims to en- hance their capability to generate key research topics related to the unique bi-literate and trilingual situation as well as relevant pedagogic issues in Hong Kong . 2

About ICBLT 2018 Conference main themes Background -Bilingual Learning and Teaching 2018 International Conference on Bilingual Learning and Teaching is a conference substantially funded by a grant -Bilingualism and Multilingualism from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Spe- -Cognitive Linguistics cial Administrative Region, China (UGC/IDS16/15). -Corpus Linguistics Tie conference is organised by Research Insti- -Discourse Analysis tute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT) -ICT in Language Education of the School of Education and Languages (E&L) -Intercultural Communication of the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK). -Language Acquisition -Language and Philosophy -Language Assessment Aims And Scope -Language, Culture and Identity -Language Pedagogy Tie conference aims to bring together researchers, prac- -Language Policy titioners, and educators with interests in bilingual learn- ing and teaching at all levels from all around the world. -Phonetics and Phonology -Psycholinguistics It also aims to provide a high quality academic plat- -Semantics and Pragmatics form for the communities of EFL/ESL/ELT and the al- lied sciences to promote connections between theory -Syntax and Morphology and practice, and explore difgerent perspectives on the -Translation and Interpreting application of research fjndings into difgerent practices. -World Englishes It aims to create a friendly occasion for all to share perspectives and research fjnd- ings from a wide variety of educational contexts. Above all, we value possible friendships and partnerships made and insights gained at the conference. We hope the participation here can lead to better understanding and ap- preciation of our profession from an international stance. 3

Organising Committee Chairperson Dr. Cheung Kwok Wah Members Dr. Lam Man Fong Cindy Prof. Lee Fong King Cynthia Dr. Leung Chung Hong Danny Ms. Luk Ngan Yuk Gladys Dr. Tang Ko Wai William Dr. Tang Kwong Wai Tiomas Prof. Yang Ruowei Robin Programme Committee Chairperson Prof. Yang Ruowei Robin Tie Open University of Hong Kong Members Tie University of Hong Kong Dr. Chan Y.H. Jim Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Chan Chi Wai Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Chan Kar Yue Kelly Tie University of Hong Kong Dr. Chan S.Y. Simon Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Chen Siu Ling Eve Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Cheung Kwok Wah Macquarie University Dr. Alice Chik Community College of City University Dr. Chin Fong “We value possi- Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Chow Mei Yung Vanliza ble friendships and Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Chu Yuk Wo Edward partnerships made Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Fok Wai Kei Pretor and insights gained Tie Chinese University of Hong Kong Dr. Ge Haoyan at the conference. ” Tie University of Hong Kong Dr. Gary Harfjtt Tie Hong Kong Polytechnic University Dr. Ho Eric Lingnan University Dr. Ho Nga Man Janet Hong Kong Baptist University Professor. A. Reza Hoshmand 4

Members(Continued) Mr. Kwok Yan Shing Henry Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Lam Man Fong Cindy Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Lao Kam Ling Polly Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Lee Chi Wai Patrick Caritas Institute of Higher Education Dr. Sherman Lee Hong Kong Shue Yan University Dr. Leung Chung Hong Danny Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Leung Kit Ying Suzannie Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Leung Ming Ming Grace Hong Kong Shue Yan University Mr. Li Ka Leung Emil Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Dr. Li Sum Hung Eden Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Li Yongyan Tie University of Hong Kong Dr. Liu Yiqi April Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Lo Yuen Yi Tie University of Hong Kong Ms. Luk Ngan Yuk Gladys Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Ma Hin Tse Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Mak Wing Wah Pauline Tie Education University of Hong Kong Dr. Poon Wing Kin Vinton Hong Kong Baptist University Professor Bridie Raban University of Melbourne Dr. Shu Chi Yee Jack Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Nektarios Stellakis University of Patras Mr. Raymond Tam Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Tang Ko Wai William Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Tang Kwong Wai Tiomas Tie Open University of Hong Kong Mr. Wang Tianchong Tie Chinese University of Hong Kong Ms Wong Sin Pui Cynthia Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Dr. Wong Ming Sin Jessie Tie Open University of Hong Kong Ms. Wong Wai Ling Helen Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Yam Pui Suen Josephine Hong Kong Shue Yan University Dr. Yang Ruoxiao Hong Kong Shue Yan University Dr. Yeung Wai Ching Susanna Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Yung Faye Dorcas Tie Open University of Hong Kong Dr. Yung Wai Ho Kevin Education University of Hong Kong 5