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Gu, Cui; Lornklang, Thanachart – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2021
Vocabulary, as the fundament of any language, is one of the most crucial aspects of language learning. And it also draws great attention from Chinese learners of English as a foreign language (EFL). This study conducted an experiment to examine the effectiveness of the picture-word inductive model (PWIM) and readers' theater on Chinese primary EFL…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Nadera, Boukhatem – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2018
Language and culture are two inseparable entities. Therefore, learning a language is at once learning the culture of the people using it.One's mastery of the linguistic elements of a language does not guarantee a person can communicate through it. Cultural understanding is obligatory. This paper discusses the various finding and ideas on the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Zhao, Meilin; Lornklang, Thanachart – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2019
As the foundation of English, the vocabulary difficulty should be removed first with effective instructions to develop learners' English ability in order to meet the request of Thailand's national curriculum. In addition, because English is used as a medium of intercultural communication and one component of language learning, diverse cultural…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Mizbani, Maryam; Chalak, Azizeh – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2017
Some significant components are essential in teaching a language. Among these, textbooks are the most significant ones and must be considered seriously. Textbooks play an important role in EFL teaching and learning because they can provide ready-made materials to both teachers and students. Besides, if textbooks aren't used appropriately, they may…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Junior High School Students, Listening Skills, Speech Skills
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Meisuri; Sinar, T. Silvana; Gurning, Busmin; Zein, T. Tyrhaya – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2018
This paper deals with the interaction pattern between teacher and students in the real classroom lessons. This study was primarily conducted to determine the patterns of classroom interaction produced by the teachers and learners during the class sessions in the bilingual middle-school classrooms in Medan City, Indonesia. The data were spoken…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Assignments, Bilingual Education, Foreign Countries
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Vedyanto – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2016
This study investigated the correlation between picture use in test format and vocabulary achievement of 41 male and female seventh graders of Santu Petrus Junior High School. Hence, in this paper, the writer presents how strong the correlation between picture use in test format and vocabulary achievement of the seventh graders, and the students'…
Descriptors: Correlation, Test Format, Vocabulary Development, Pictorial Stimuli
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NamazianDost, Islam; Bohloulzadeh, Ghassem; Pazhakh, Abdolreza – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2017
This research sought to investigate the effect of the effect of task-based language teaching on motivation and grammatical achievement of EFL junior high school students of Ahvaz. To fulfill the objectives of the study a Homogeneity test (Oxford Quick Placement Test) was administered among 100 students at the junior high school and finally 80…
Descriptors: Task Analysis, Teaching Methods, Junior High School Students, English (Second Language)
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Praneetponkrang, Sasitorn; Phaiboonnugulkij, Malinee – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
This article aims to advocate retelling stories technique for developing speaking ability of grade 9 students in Thailand. Morrow's theory (1981) and other scholars in retelling stories technique are presented. This technique is integrated in the lesson plans following Morrow's framework. Narrative text of short stories which refer to daily life…
Descriptors: Grade 9, Story Telling, Teaching Methods, English (Second Language)
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Mehrseresht, Kowsar; Gowhary, Habib; Azizifar, Akbar – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2015
This study compared the relationship between the use of Persian vs. English in teaching English grammar to Iranian students and their achievement in learning English grammar. The participants of this study include 50 female students from a junior high school in Mehran. The researcher randomly selected 2 groups, one group was taught through the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Usage