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Peer reviewedFerris, Dana – TESOL Quarterly, 1994
Sixty-two quantitative, lexical, and syntactic features in a corpus of 160 English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) texts were identified and counted, producing 28 text variables that were compared with ESL proficiency levels of the writers. Results suggest pedagogical implications for ESL composition instructors. (Contains 12 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Proficiency, Language Teachers, Syntax
Peer reviewedFarid, Anne – TESOL Quarterly, 1976
This article provides a rationale for and gives a detailed description of the use of student-improvised dialogues in ESL classrooms. The focus is on techniques suitable to small classes of students with advanced English proficiency. (CHK)
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Communication Skills, Dialogs (Language), English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedRichards, Jack C. – TESOL Quarterly, 1984
Discusses the differences between language-centered teaching and learning-centered teaching methods with reference to recent trends in language program and syllabus design and innovative proposals. Also considers the reasons for the adoption and influence of methods. (SL)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Creative Activities, Language Proficiency, Modern Language Curriculum
Peer reviewedBowen, J. Donald – TESOL Quarterly, 1972
Paper presented under contract with the English Language Branch--Defense Language Institute, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland, Texas, and delivered in 1971 to staff members of the Branch. (VM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication (Thought Transfer), English (Second Language), Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedFotos, Sandra S. – TESOL Quarterly, 1994
A study of three grammar consciousness-raising tasks dealing with word order among Japanese university students showed that the tasks successfully promoted both proficiency gains and second-language negotiated interaction in participants. Negotiation quantity was determined by the combination of task features present rather than the nature of the…
Descriptors: College Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Grammar, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFathman, Ann K. – TESOL Quarterly, 1976
This paper examines the effect which certain environmental variables have upon learning to speak English as a second language. (Author)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Environmental Influences, Language Instruction, Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedPica, Teresa; And Others – TESOL Quarterly, 1987
Comparison of the English comprehension of 16 non-native speakers on task directions presented by a native English speaker indicated that comprehension was best assisted when the content of directions was repeated and rephrased in interaction. Reduction in linguistic complexity in the premodified input did not significantly affect comprehension.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedSeright, Linda – TESOL Quarterly, 1985
Describes a study which examined the relationship between age and achievement of adults in an instructional setting. Older (25 to 41) and younger (17 to 24) French-speaking students were compared with respect to short-term development in aural comprehension. Results suggest that achievement rate decreases with increasing age. (SED)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedBurnaby, Barbara; Sun, Yilin – TESOL Quarterly, 1989
Exploration of the views of 24 Chinese teachers of English on the effectiveness of "western" language-teaching methods revealed their beliefs that the communicative approach was applicable to students planning to visit an English-speaking country. Suggestions are presented for helping teachers overcome sociolinguistic limitations in…
Descriptors: Chinese, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Differences, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedRamirez, Arnulfo G.; Stromquist, Nelly P. – TESOL Quarterly, 1979
A study was conducted to determine the effect of different techniques used in teaching English as a second language to children in bilingual elementary schools. (CFM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Elementary Education, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedBardovi-Harlig, Kathleen; Reynolds, Dudley W. – TESOL Quarterly, 1995
Reports on a study of adult learners' use of the simple past tense that showed that past tense acquisition occurs in stages determined by the lexical aspects of verbs. The article also describes a pedagogical approach for increasing accurate past tense use through contextualized examples in authentic texts and focused noticing exercises. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Adult Education, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedDornyei, Zoltan – TESOL Quarterly, 1995
Examines whether or not communication strategies (CS) can be taught and suggests reasons for the controversy surrounding the teachability of CS. Also reports on a study of CS training with Hungarian secondary students, the results of which suggest that quantity and quality of learners' use of CS does improve with focused instruction. (Contains 62…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Cross Cultural Training
