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Forbes, Karen; Fisher, Linda – Language Learning Journal, 2018
In an increasingly multilingual world, the question of how to improve foreign language speaking skills of pupils in British schools is of paramount importance to language teachers and policy-makers today. This paper examines how an explicit focus on metacognitive strategy use within secondary school foreign language lessons impacts pupils'…
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Secondary School Students, Language Proficiency, Oral Language
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Foster, Frances – Language Learning Journal, 2018
This study comes in response to recent changes in UK policy, whereby Ancient Greek and Latin have been included alongside modern languages as part of the curriculum at Key Stage 2. It aims to understand how Ancient Greek is surviving and thriving in three different types of schools. After a short overview of the history of Greek teaching in the…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Language Attitudes, Questionnaires, Interviews
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Roskvist, Annelies; Harvey, Sharon; Corder, Deborah; Stacey, Karen – Language Learning Journal, 2014
The overseas immersion environment has long been considered a superior context for language learning, supposedly providing unlimited exposure to target language (TL) input and countless opportunities for authentic interaction with expert users. This article focuses on immersion programmes (IPs) for in-service language teachers--a relatively…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Teacher Attitudes, Linguistic Input
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Driscoll, Patricia; Rowe, Janet Elizabeth; Thomae, Manuela – Language Learning Journal, 2014
Recent research shows an increase in the number of trained teachers teaching foreign languages to learners aged 7-11 in English primary schools. Part of this increase stems from a government-funded four-week teaching placement abroad as part of a languages programme in initial teacher education (ITE). Student teachers' cultural, linguistic and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Kaivanpanah, Shiva; Alavi, Sayyed Mohammad; Sepehrinia, Sajjad – Language Learning Journal, 2015
The present study examines Iranian language learners' views on different types of oral corrective feedback and explores the relationship with learners' language proficiency. It then compares the learners' views with those of their teachers. The study is based on a 36-item questionnaire completed by 154 English as a foreign language (EFL) learners…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Feedback (Response), Second Language Learning
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Lázár, Ildikó – Language Learning Journal, 2015
This article is based on an analysis of a small sample of data from an international web collaboration project between four classes of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners guided by their English teachers in four different countries in Europe. As few studies have been published about intercultural communication in blended learning EFL…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
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Woodgate-Jones, Alex – Language Learning Journal, 2009
Since the publication in England of the National Languages Strategy, there has been much debate concerning the aims of primary modern foreign language (PMFL) teaching. This article presents research into the beliefs of tutors and pre-service teachers in training on Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) courses with a PMFL specialism in…
Descriptors: Linguistic Competence, Elementary Education, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Byram, Michael; And Others – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Examines language teachers' definitions of cultural awareness as part of an international investigation of their understanding of their social role as a profession in the context of political and cultural change in Europe. The investigation included a postal questionnaire with two questions regarding cultural awareness and, for some, an interview…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Interviews, Language Teachers
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Macaro, Ernesto – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Presents the results of a research project involving language teachers in Italy, their use of the target language (TL) and its interrelationship with collaborative and independent learning. The investigation was conducted by asking 21 Italian teachers of English to fill in a questionnaire concerning their beliefs regarding classroom use of TL. (15…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Course Objectives, English (Second Language)
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Wilson, Ann – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Investigates the institutions in Cheshire, England, where Spanish is taught. The method involves a survey by questionnaire of 16 Comprehensive schools, 3 VI Form Colleges, and 5 Colleges of Further Education. Of the 24 institutions sent questionnaires, 79% were returned and analyzed. Results are provided. (four references) (CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Data Collection
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Barnes, Ann – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Discusses the need to polish the foreign language skills of second-language teachers during their professional training. This training should concentrate primarily on the improvement of confidence in spontaneous target language use and grammatical accuracy and should also emphasize pedagogical development and reflection. (one reference) (CK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Course Objectives, Foreign Countries