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Learning about English as an International Language in Australia from three students’ perspectives
The pluralisation of the English language as a result of its global expansion has led many scholars to emphasise the importance of incorporating different varieties of English in today’s English language teaching syllabus.
The Factors Causing English Language and Study Skills Gaps between Foundation and Undergraduate Programmes; an Exploratory Study at Majan College (University College), The Sultanate of Oman
The paper presents the findings of a recent research study at Majan College (University College), Oman, which aims at exploring gaps in English language and study skills between English Foundation Programme (FP) and undergraduate (UG) level studies.
Do They Need to Wait Until They Get Ready? : Learning a Second Language through Writing
Making a case against the idea that writing is too challenging to L2 learners at some levels despite its value, the purpose of this article is to demonstrate that they can write in English before they master other modalities such as speaking and reading.
Using guided reflective journals in large classes: Motivating students to independently improve pronunciation
The use of reflective journals is one intervention strategy that may address the problems inherent in large classes in Japan and allow both learners and teachers to position themselves better within the context of learning and teaching intelligible pronunciation.
Korean College Students’ Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Learning English as a Foreign Language
This study investigates the relationship between self-efficacy, self-regulation, and English language proficiency for Korean college students.
Using Literature to Promote Language Learning: Issues and Insights for Implementation in Armenian Settings (A qualitative study)
This study investigates literature as a resource for teaching English by focusing on the following questions: How can the use of literature in the Armenian EFL setting affect the teachers and the students?
EFL Students’ Proficiency Outcomes: What do Epistemological Beliefs Have to Offer?
Personal epistemology, defined as a person’s implicit beliefs and assumptions regarding the nature, acquisition, structure, sources, and justification of knowledge…
Student Perceptions and Preferences Concerning Instructors’ Corrective Feedback
Because of calls for further research on student perceptions and preferences around instructors’ feedback, the present study sought to discover the type of written corrective feedback students liked best.
Rhythm and pronunciation of American English: Jazzing up EFL teaching through Jazz Chants
This study explored students’ L2 listening and speaking skills in a Taiwanese EFL context using Jazz Chants, which are rhythmic expressions of American English designed for ESL learners to speak and understand with special attention to the sound system (Graham, 1978).
Language Difficulties of EAP Learners at English-medium Contexts: A Case Study of Chinese Tertiary Students at XJTLU in Mainland China
The last two decades have witnessed a proliferation in research on language difficulties encountered by EAP (English for academic purposes) learners studying at English-medium contexts.
