About Asian EFL

The Asian EFL Journal is published monthly and presents information, theories, research, methods and materials related to language acquisition and language learning. An academic Second Language Acquisition Research Journal. The Asian EFL Journal is one of the world's leading refereed and indexed journals for second language research.

Professor Roger Nunn of the Petroleum Institute, UAE is the Chief Editor and Dr. John Adamson, University of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Oversees Academic Standards.

The Maritime English Journal has published its first edition. Submissions for Volume 2 & 3 now being accepted.

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Featured Journal Article

The Role of Source Text Translation in a Simulated Summary Writing Test: What Do Test Takers Say?

Abstract

This paper reports on a small-scale study which examined test takers’ perceptions of the role of source text translation in a simulated summary writing test. Three Chinese learners of English who were living in the United States took a test which required them to summarize a Chinese text, their first language, into English, their second language.

By: Weiqing Wang
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Featured Thesis

Triadic Interaction in Young Learner EFL Classrooms: Virtual Windows of Opportunity

Abstract

There are scores of young EFL learners who struggle with English all across the globe. One approach to resolving this problem is to engage these learners in triadic interaction. As defined in this thesis, triadic interaction is the interaction between teacher, learners and audio-visual, computer-based activities presented on a screen.

Featured Teaching Article

Self-questioning strategy training: Insights from implementation

Abstract

Questioning strategy training is an increasing area of research interest in EFL education as it has been proved to be important in supporting students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking. Especially in the context like Indonesia where the teaching of reading is limited to a traditional approach, strictly following the textbook.

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