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Nur Basak Karatas; Oya Özemir; Jarrett T. Lovelett; Bora Demir; Kemal Erkol; João Veríssimo; Gülcan Erçetin; Michael T. Ullman – Language Teaching Research, 2025
We investigated whether learning and retaining vocabulary in a second language (L2) can be improved by leveraging a combination of memory enhancement techniques. Specifically, we tested whether combining retrieval practice, spacing, and related manipulations in a 'multidomain' pedagogical approach enhances vocabulary acquisition as compared to a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Accuracy
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Eren, Altay; Rakicioglu-Söylemez, Anil – Language Teaching Research, 2023
This study aimed to examine the relationships between English as a foreign language (EFL) students' language mindsets (i.e. entity and incremental beliefs about general language intelligence, second language aptitude, and age sensitivity in language learning) and graded performance by considering the mediating roles of their perceived…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Intensive Language Courses
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O'Grady, Stefan – Language Teaching Research, 2023
The current study explores the impact of varying multiple-choice question preview and presentation formats in a test of second language listening proficiency targeting different levels of text comprehension. In a between-participant design, participants completed a 30-item test of listening comprehension featuring implicit and explicit information…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Multiple Choice Tests, Scores, Second Language Learning
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Seker, Meral – Language Teaching Research, 2016
Studies show that incorporating self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies into foreign language teaching encourages the development of autonomous learners. However, interviews with teachers (n = 51) indicate that they mostly do not consider SRL in classroom practices. The present study attempts to highlight the significance of SRL in language…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Attitudes
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Nassaji, Hossein – Language Teaching Research, 2012
There is currently a substantial body of research on second language (L2) learning and this body of knowledge is constantly growing. There are also many attempts in most teacher education programs around the world to inform practicing and prospective L2 teachers about second language acquisition (SLA) research and its findings. However, an…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Second Languages, Second Language Learning, Teaching Experience
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Walters, JoDee; Bozkurt, Neval – Language Teaching Research, 2009
Vocabulary notebooks are frequently advocated as a way for students to take control of their vocabulary learning (Fowle, 2002), with the added benefit of improvements in vocabulary learning (Schmitt and Schmitt, 1995; Laufer and Nation, 1999). The study described in this article attempts to lend empirical support to these claims, by investigating…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Writing (Composition), Personal Autonomy, Vocabulary Development