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The dynamism of strategic learning: Complexity theory in strategic L2 development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Learners of foreign languages (L2s) apply strategies to support learning processes and L2 development. They select strategies according to their individual needs and preferences and adjust their strategic actions to suit situational circumstances and ...
Amerstorfer, Carmen M.
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A Bird's Eye View of English Grammar: Connecting the Dots in Two Dimensions

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the past few decades, discussions on grammar instruction have primarily focused on teaching methodologies, such as whether grammar should be taught explicitly or implicitly, and whether the focus should be on form or forms. This paper, however, shifts the focus to grammar itself, aiming to provide a “shape” for pedagogical grammar.
Akira Tajino, Yoshitaka Kato
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing teacher and student perspectives regarding the use of L1 in EFL chilean high school classrooms [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Tesis (Profesor de Inglés para la Enseñanza Básica y Media y al grado académico de Licenciado en Educación)In the Chilean context, English teachers are commanded to perform one hundred percent English classes, but unfortunately, this is not accomplished ...
López Díaz, Esteban Ignacio   +2 more
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Authentic ELT Material Adaptation: Drawbacks, Prevalence and Solutions: The case of Wolkite University community school, Wolkite, Ethiopia. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
This paper examines the contributing issues that enhance students learning through adapting ELT materials and assessing its effectiveness forwarding to take measures. The study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Wondimtegegn, Fikremariam Yirgu
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Enhancing General and Academic L2 Writing Complexity Through Dialogue Journal Writing: The Role of Learners' Motivational Beliefs

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Writing is crucial in tertiary education, yet enhancing the complexity of academic writing presents significant challenges for second language (L2) learners. This study explores the potential of dialogue journal writing (DJW), an interactive and low‐stress classroom activity, to enhance writing complexity among novice L2 writers.
Barry Lee Reynolds   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mother Tongue: Multilingual Approach to Acquisition [PDF]

open access: yesАктуальные проблемы филологии и педагогической лингвистики
The article presents the results of the impact of mother tongues on the learning of English as a foreign language (EFL) by students at the University of Kinshasa’s communication department.
Claude Wakenge
doaj   +1 more source

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Its Application in EFL Classrooms [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Howard Gardner claims that every human possesses eight intelligences whereas the IQ test mainly focuses on two: linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences.
Nobuo TSUDA, 津田 信男
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Optimizing the Effectiveness of Captioned Viewing for Incidental Second Language Vocabulary Learning: The Effects of Repeated Viewing and Reading Fluency

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examined the effects of repeated viewing and reading fluency on incidental second language vocabulary acquisition through captioned video exposure. A total of 149 Japanese EFL learners watched a short animation with or without captions, varying in the number of repetitions (once, twice, or three times).
Satsuki Kurokawa, Takumi Uchihara
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence and Nature of Negotiations for Meaning during Uncontrolled Speaking Practice in English as a Foreign Language Classrooms

open access: yesJournal of Language and Education, 2018
The past three decades have seen an increasing interest in negotiation for meaning as interactional processes which advance language acquisition.
Edgar Emmanuell Garcia-Ponce   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Utilization of Authentic Materials in Indonesian EFL Contexts- An Exploratory Study on Learners’ Perceptions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The aims of this study were to find out the kinds of preferred authentic materials (AMs) utilized by EFL learners at Islamic State College of Kerinci (STAIN Kerinci), Indonesia; and, to explore the learners` perceptions on the utilization of preferred ...
Heri Mudra
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