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Workplace ESOL Goes Digital: Expanding Opportunities for English Language Learning
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Neff, Victoria; Negoescu, Ana; Vanek, Jen – COABE Journal: The Resource for Adult Education, 2021
This article describes an innovative workplace English initiative that aims to improve access to English language instruction for immigrant workers. Developed by the National Immigration Forum, Skills and Opportunity for the New American Workforce (SONAW) is a first-of-its-kind, blended training program comprising 40% face-to-face instruction and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Immigrants
The Impact of Electronic-Based Dynamic Assessment on the Listening Skill of Iranian EFL Learners
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Ashraf, Hamid; Motallebzadeh, Khalil; Ghazizadeh, Faezeh – International Journal of Language Testing, 2016
This study investigated the impact of electronic-based dynamic assessment on the listening skill of Iranian EFL learners to achieve this goal, a group of 40 female EFL upper-intermediate students (aged between 26 to 38 years old) from to language institutes were selected as the participants of the study after administering a Quick Placement Test…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Using a Quest in a 3D Virtual Environment for Student Interaction and Vocabulary Acquisition in Foreign Language Learning
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Kastoudi, Denise – European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL), 2011
The gaming and interactional nature of the virtual environment of Second Life offers opportunities for language learning beyond the traditional pedagogy. This study case examined the potential of 3D virtual quest games to enhance vocabulary acquisition through interaction, negotiation of meaning and noticing. Four adult students of English at…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Adult Students, Native Speakers, English (Second Language)
Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances
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Zou, Bin; Xing, Minjie; Wang, Yuping; Sun, Mingyu; Xiang, Catherine H. – IGI Global, 2013
Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Teaching and Learning: Technological Advances highlights new research and an original framework that brings together foreign language teaching, experiments and testing practices that utilize the most recent and widely used e-learning resources. This comprehensive collection of research will offer linguistic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Web 2.0 Technologies
Adult Beginner Distance Language Learner Perceptions and Use of Assignment Feedback
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Furnborough, Concha; Truman, Mike – Distance Education, 2009
This qualitative study examines perceptions and use of assignment feedback among adult beginner modern foreign language learners on higher education distance learning courses. A survey of responses to feedback on assignments by 43 Open University students on beginner language courses in Spanish, French, and German indicated that respondents can be…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Open Universities, Second Language Learning, Native Speakers
Advances in Technology, Education and Development
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Kouwenhoven, Wim, Ed. – InTech, 2009
From 3rd to 5th March 2008 the International Association of Technology, Education and Development organised its International Technology, Education and Development Conference in Valencia, Spain. Over a hundred papers were presented by participants from a great variety of countries. Summarising, this book provides a kaleidoscopic view of work that…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Professional Training