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Gavell, Mina – English Teaching Forum, 2021
One of the biggest challenges seasoned English language teacher Mina Gavell has faced in the classroom is how to liven up reading classes. Not only is reading inherently a quiet and solo task, but the standard skills teachers are trying to build in their students--skimming, scanning, making predictions and inferences, guessing vocabulary meaning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction, Authentic Learning, Reading Skills
Runqing Qi – ProQuest LLC, 2021
For second language (L2) learners of Chinese who are native speakers of alphabetic languages, it is common that even after years of learning, reading discourse-length authentic Chinese texts (e.g., newspaper articles and novels) is still an intimidating, laborious, and frustrating task. Two factors, among others, contribute to this problem. One is…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Authentic Learning, Chinese, Printed Materials
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Yi-Mei Chen – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2025
The current study investigates how second language (L2) learners' metacognition integrates practice strategies in self-regulated learning to develop speaking abilities. A Metacognitive Practice Speaking Strategy (MPSS) model was developed to explore specific configurations of metacognitive knowledge, metacognitive strategies, and practice…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Metacognition, Second Language Instruction
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Chuanfang Shi; Asiah Kassim; Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2024
Traditional English education in China, with its emphasis on grammatical proficiency and written accuracy, often neglects public speaking, resulting in a notable deficiency in practical language application. This study investigated the potential of project-based learning to address this problem by promoting more interactive, student-centered…
Descriptors: Public Speaking, English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Proficiency
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David Imamyartha; Utami Widiati; M. Zaini Miftah – MEXTESOL Journal, 2024
Despite the recent growth of mobile instant messenger (MIM), research into the correlation between English learners' learning gains, learning engagement, and how this engagement helps develop authentic relationships remains underexplored. This mixed-method study involved 222 college English learners to investigate their engagement in team-based…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Mediated Communication, Synchronous Communication
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Kessler, Matt; Solheim, Ian; Zhao, Mengfei – TESOL Journal, 2021
This article explores a long-standing criticism of the task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach regarding the applicability of TBLT to curricula in English as a foreign language (EFL) settings and, specifically, whether authentic tasks can be designed for EFL learners. To further investigate this issue, the authors explored the EFL context of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, College Students
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Keng-Chih Hsu; Neil E. Barrett; Gi-Zen Liu – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2025
With the rise of augmented reality (AR) and context-aware ubiquitous learning (CAUL), pedagogical designers in computer assisted language learning are increasingly developing authentic English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning environments. However, there has been little research regarding the development of evidence-based principles for…
Descriptors: Tourism, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Praweerata Sukrutrit – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2025
This research investigates the enhancement of English public speaking skills among Thai EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students through imitating TED Talks videos. By applying Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and Krashen's Input Hypothesis, the study integrates authentic materials for effective learning. A mixed methods approach,…
Descriptors: Speeches, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Adnan, Wan Najmiyyah Wan Md; Radin, Najlaa' Nasuha Mohd; Adam, Aileen Farida Mohd; Hashim, Nooryuhanis – Asian Journal of University Education, 2022
Language pedagogy has recently shifted its focus to digital pedagogy, hence classroom tasks being modified has become an essential practice around the world. One challenging element of teaching in a digital classroom is keeping students interested and ensuring that they have genuine learning experiences. It was also discovered that digital…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, School Business Relationship
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Pinzón, Bernal; Norely, Alix – HOW, 2020
This article reports on a study carried out in a foreign language course at a private Colombian university. Its purpose was to identify the role of authentic materials and tasks, based on cultural topics, in the development of intercultural competence in third-level English students. The pedagogical implementation of the activities was designed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Cultural Awareness
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Kaynar, Neslihan; Sadik, Olgun – Journal of Theoretical Educational Science, 2021
The primary goal of this study is to examine the effects of authentic and interactive video tasks on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners' listening practices, perceptions (interest and enjoyment level) regarding using multimedia learning in improving their listening skills. The study involved students from the preparatory school of a…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Interactive Video, Listening Skills, English (Second Language)
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Baytar, Ilknur; Timuçin, Metin – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2021
Foreign language teaching is a very challenging process and the materials chosen for teaching have of vital importance. In this sense, English teachers' need for alternative materials to textbooks has been increasing day by day but deciding on the right material to use is a demanding job. Teachers are in a continous search for alternative…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Phukan, Nilakshi; Volkova, Svitlana; Tuliakova, Kateryna; Pasichnyk, Oleksandr; Kornytska, Yuliya – Arab World English Journal, 2021
Shaping and developing communication skills in non-linguistic faculties in higher education institutions remain relevant. Thus, the theoretical and methodological guidelines for training English professionally-oriented spoken production are among significant problems. Intending to overcome some related challenges, we conducted this study to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Speech Communication, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Marden, Mariolina Pais; Herrington, Jan – Educational Media International, 2020
This paper describes a research study that investigated foreign language students' collaborative practice in a blended, authentic learning environment. A group of intermediate and advanced level students of Italian at an Australian university interacted and collaborated with each other and with a group of native speaker mentors through a web-based…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Design
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Pais Marden, Mariolina; Herrington, Jan – Issues in Educational Research, 2020
Actively encouraging foreign language learners to establish a meaningful connection with the target language culture--by engaging in authentic activities with other learners and native speakers in real-world communicative contexts--is a critical goal of foreign language education. This paper describes a design-based research study that…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication
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