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Murugan, Agelyia; Sai, George Teoh Boon; Lin, Agnes Liau Wei – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2017
Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) by using devices such as mobile phones is an ideal learning platform for learners to acquire language and share knowledge beyond the confines of a fixed location. By utilizing the mobile applications available via smartphone, learners can engage in collaborative networks and find information in a variety of…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, English (Second Language)
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Ampalagan, Meghavaani d/o; Sellupillai, Mogana d/o; Yap, Sze Sze – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between foreign language classroom anxiety (communication apprehension, test anxiety and fear of negative evaluation) among Mainland Chinese students undergoing the Laureate English Programme in INTI International University, Malaysia. The participants of this study consisted of 75…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Anxiety, College Second Language Programs, English (Second Language)
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Sha, Isolde Hon Pei; Kalajahi, Seyed Ali Rezvani; Mukundan, Jayakaran – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
Videos are very versatile. They can act as a tool for listening that enhances listening experience for our students. Other than that, the actions, gestures, emotions, settings, etc, that is observed by students in a video can provide significant visual stimulus for the practice and production of the English language. The study also considers the…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, English (Second Language), Gender Differences, Video Technology
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Heng, Chan Swee – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2012
Any attempt to define English language proficiency can never be divorced from the theories that describe the nature of language, language acquisition and human cognition. By virtue of such theories being socially constructed, the descriptions are necessarily value-laden. Thus, a definition of language proficiency can only, at best, be described as…
Descriptors: Definitions, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language), Postsecondary Education
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Choo, Tan Ooi Leng; Eng, Tan Kok; Ahmad, Norlida – Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2011
Reading Comprehension is one of the four components tested by the "MUET" (Malaysian University English Test) for Sixth-Form students in Malaysia, and school teachers are charged with the task of helping these students improve. This article discusses how "reciprocal teaching strategies" could help low-proficiency Sixth-Form…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Experimental Groups, Reading Comprehension, Quasiexperimental Design
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Osman, Nazira Binti; Jusoff, Kamaruzaman – International Education Studies, 2009
This paper examines the effectiveness of routinizing lexical phrases to a group of second language learners. A group of proficiency class students were drilled or routinized with semi-fixed and fixed phrases which are commonly used in problem-solving group discussion. Basic frequency counts and interview were carried out to see improvement in…
Descriptors: Discourse Modes, Discourse Analysis, Speech Communication, Second Language Programs
Anivan, Sarinee, Ed. – 1991
Papers on aspects of second language program evaluation include the following: "The Role of Language Testing in Language Program Evaluation" (Adrian Palmer); "Defining an Appropriate Role for Language Tests in Intensive English Language Programs" (Margaret Des Brisay, Doreen Ready); "Principles and Practice in an…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, English for Academic Purposes, English (Second Language)