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Direct linkJabbari, Nasser; Eslami, Zohreh R. – Language Learning & Technology, 2023
This study investigated negotiations for meaning as conditions for second language (L2) learning in the context of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft (WoW) (Blizzard Entertainment, 2004). Varonis and Gass's (1985) and Smith's (2003a) models were used to identify negotiation episodes during on-task and off-task…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Role Playing, Video Games, Second Language Learning
Kent, David – Language Learning & Technology, 2021
Initial research, although limited, demonstrates promise for the use of a voice-user interface via a digital assistant (i.e., Google Assistant) for English language learners seeking language skill development. However, no research has sought to determine the adult English as a foreign language instructor response toward the application of such…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Language Teachers
Aldukhayel, Dukhayel – Language Learning & Technology, 2021
This study investigated the effects of captions on the listening comprehension of vlogs. A total of 96 EFL learners watched three vlogs under one of three conditions: L2 captions, L1 captions, and no captions. Each group included low-, mid-, and high-level proficiency learners. The vlogs differed in the pictorial support of the audio, with Vlog 1…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Yanguas, Inigo; Bergin, Tyler – Language Learning & Technology, 2018
This study has a twofold goal: to investigate whether task type has an effect on the number, focus, and outcome of language-related episodes (LREs) and to determine whether that effect is the same for video SCMC (VidSCMC) and audio SCMC (AudSCMC) groups. Intermediate Spanish learners participated in this study involving two jigsaw tasks based on…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Task Analysis
Rosell-Aguilar, Fernando – Language Learning & Technology, 2013
iTunes U has become the main worldwide provider of educational podcasts but, despite its popularity, little is known about the type of user who downloads iTunes U language resources, or how those resources are used. This paper presents the results of the first major survey (1891 responses) of users of one of the most successful iTunes U content…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Audio Equipment, Information Dissemination
Handley, Zoe; Hamel, Marie-Josee – Language Learning & Technology, 2005
Despite the new possibilities that speech synthesis brings about, few Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) applications integrating speech synthesis have found their way onto the market. One potential reason is that the suitability and benefits of the use of speech synthesis in CALL have not been proven. One way to do this is through…
Descriptors: User Satisfaction (Information), Audio Equipment, Educational Technology, Benchmarking
