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Al Rasheed, Hana S. S. – English Language Teaching, 2014
Reading comprehension is a key issue in learning English as a foreign language, and it is critical that teachers utilize pre-reading strategies in reading classes in order to help students enhance their comprehension. The present study investigates the effectiveness of two pre-reading strategies on EFL students' performance in reading…
Descriptors: Reading Strategies, Reading Instruction, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
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Namdar, Sara; Bagheri, Mohammad Sadegh – English Language Teaching, 2012
Speaking proceeds under the constraint of time. While speaking, speakers are under constant pressure to follow the message being received and to formulate rapid responses to their partners. In the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Speaking Test, the communicative nature of the interview creates an ideal situation for applicants…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Language Tests, Experimental Groups, Language Proficiency
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Tabatabaei, Omid; Assefi, Farzaneh – English Language Teaching, 2012
Nowadays, writing has received a great degree of attention not only because it plays a significant role in transforming knowledge and learning but also in fostering creativity and when acquiring of a special language skill is seen as important, its assessment becomes important as well and writing is no exception. This study intended to investigate…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Portfolios (Background Materials), Writing Evaluation
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Khodadady, Ebrahim; Ghanizadeh, Afsaneh – English Language Teaching, 2011
The present study investigated the influence of concept mapping as a post-reading strategy on EFL learners' critical thinking ability. The study utilized a pretest-posttest control and experimental group design. To do so, thirty six EFL learners at upper intermediate and advanced levels were randomly assigned to experimental (n=18) and control…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning