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Arifani, Yudhi; Jumadi – Teaching English with Technology, 2021
Previous studies have indicated inconsistencies in utilizing the mobile application known as "WhatsApp" in academic vocabulary learning. This study attempts to overcome those inconsistencies by addressing three research aims, namely a) to examine any significant difference of employing vocabulary learning between using…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Vocabulary Development, Computer Mediated Communication, Learning Activities
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Alzamil, Jwahir – Arab World English Journal, 2021
This study of 87 Saudi female university students aimed to discover whether they experience difficulties learning to listen to spoken English. Acknowledging that listening is an important part not just of learning a new language but also of day-to-day communication, data was collected using an online questionnaire. Participants were asked to…
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Skill Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Y?n, Tr?n Th? Ng?c – TESL-EJ, 2021
A great deal of past research in reading fluency has focused on oral reading fluency in L1, but literature in EFL oral reading and silent reading is still in its infancy. This study attempts to examine the development of silent reading fluency in a speed reading course and aims to determine whether an improvement in silent reading speed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Oral Reading
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Deng, Delin – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2021
Sankoff et al. (1997) indicated in their research on discourse markers (DMs) used by anglophones in Montreal that the mastery of DMs is a good indicator of the non-native speakers' integration into the linguistic community. As DMs, especially the informal ones, are not taught explicitly in language classes, their acquisition could only be…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Chinese, Speech Acts
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Sanpanich, Nawaporn – rEFLections, 2021
This study aimed at investigating factors including gender, prior experience of hybrid learning, and computer literacy that affect students' attitudes toward hybrid learning with reference to different learning aspects. The study adopted a survey research methodology using a questionnaire and examined 879 students who had enrolled in hybrid…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Blended Learning, Gender Differences, Student Experience
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Takei, Naoko – Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, 2021
This article aims to provide a better understanding of Japanese Mixed Heritage Youth's (JMHY) relationship to heritage language and senses of ethnicity, by analyzing their daily language use as provided by 14 JMHY. All (with two exceptions) do not use Japanese at home, and some have enrolled in Japanese as a second language class at a university.…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Self Concept, Language Usage, Japanese
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Windsor, Ryan John – Smart Learning Environments, 2021
This paper outlines and describes the effectiveness of a virtual learning environment (VLE) as a grammar learning resource for first year students at a university in southern China over two academic years. The resource, named the Independent Grammar Study Scheme (IGSS), offered short grammar exercises that were completed over a 14-week period by…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Adversario, Jan – Adult Learning, 2021
This qualitative phenomenological study examined the occupational downgrading experiences of six adult immigrants. Occupational downgrading happens when an individual's occupation post immigration does not match his or her education credentials and previous professional experiences. The goal is to make sense of the participants' narratives through…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Phenomenology, Self Concept, Occupations
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Masoud, Ameera; Holm, Gunilla; Brunila, Kristiina – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2021
This article scrutinises the normalised realities behind integration policies and training for refugees and immigrants that are claimed to be inclusive. The 'great narrative' of Finland has been focused on equal opportunity via education and training, which makes it even more important to examine the hidden realities and how such realities affect…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Public Policy, Foreign Countries, Refugees
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Mauludin, Lutfi Ashar – Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 2021
Numerous studies have examined the significance of motivation in learning English as a Foreign Language. However, only a few studies have focused on English for Specific Purposes settings. The current study examined the students' perception of motivating teaching strategies in ESP classrooms. One hundred and sixty-three ESP students from a public…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Pileh Roud, Leila Fekri; Hidri, Sahbi – Education and Information Technologies, 2021
The current study addressed the impact of computerized dynamic assessment (C-DA) on the TOEFL "i"BT listening comprehension test administered to Iranian EFL learners (n = 185) who took part in preparation courses on the TOEFL exam in some language centres in Iran. To mediate the test-takers with hints to process the listening questions,…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries
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Bal, Samet – Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning, 2021
Writing is especially considered to be a difficult language skill to master for beginner learners. However, this century offers innovations in language education through Information and Communication Technology tools. For instance, blogging platforms like Tumblr, Blogger, and WordPress can be employed in writing classes. At this point, the present…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Writing Instruction
Schmidgall, Jonathan – Educational Testing Service, 2021
The redesigned "TOEIC Bridge"® tests are designed to measure the reading, listening, speaking, and writing proficiency of beginning to low-intermediate English learners in the context of everyday adult life. This report describes the comprehensive and multifaceted process used to enhance the meaningfulness of TOEIC Bridge test score…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency
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Hopkins, Kelsey P.; Bédi, Branislav – Research-publishing.net, 2021
This article presents two studies performed on 14 immigrant families with children aged one to 16; 12 families in Iceland and two Icelandic families living abroad. Lack of exposure and availability of online materials for learning Icelandic as an L2 may affect what skills children can practise at home. This study represents 32 children aged one to…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Materials
Rolfe, Heather; Stevenson, Alex – Learning and Work Institute, 2021
This report looks at the future for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learning in the content of new immigration policies, the recovery from coronavirus, and Adult Education Budget devolution. Drawing on desk research and stakeholder interviews in the West Midlands region, the report considers key questions for the sector and policy…
Descriptors: Migration, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries
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