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Phaisannan, Thatsanaphan; Charttrakul, Kanjana; Damnet, Anamai – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2019
This study aims to promote English pre-service teachers' speaking ability by integrating task-based learning (TBL) and the CEFR (Council of Europe, 2001) in designing an innovative program (the CEFR-TBL). This presentation discusses the results of an investigation of the preservice teachers' speaking ability using peer-interview technique. Also,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Speech Communication, Student Attitudes, Video Technology
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Nabhan, Salim; Hidayat, Rahmad – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2018
This study attempts to investigate the literacy practices of EFL teaching and learning in higher education level from multiliteracies and multimodal perspective. Mixed methods were used: questionaires to the students, interviews with both teachers and students, focus group discussion with students, observation, and documents. The study was focused…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Multiple Literacies, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Alqurashi, Fahad – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2016
This study explored the English language needs of 156 Saudi fellowship doctors and students of medical majors who are enrolled at medical and training programs in Australian hospitals and universities. Data were collected via a questionnaire adopted from a previous study. Participants' responses showed the most frequently used language subskills…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Medical Students
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Khan, Intakhab Alam – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2016
Teaching of English in Saudi Arabia (KSA) is on top priority these days. Linguists, researchers, pedagogues and teachers have different perceptions and views regarding the approaches/methods/techniques of teaching of English in EFL/ESL classrooms. In today's modern learning scenario, it is believed that appropriate utilization of sophisticated…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Electronic Learning, Web Based Instruction
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Shantha, S.; Mekala, S. – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2017
The mastery of speaking skills in English has become a major requisite in engineering industry. Engineers are expected to possess speaking skills for executing their routine activities and career prospects. The article focuses on the experimental study conducted to improve English spoken proficiency of Indian engineering students using task-based…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Task Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Comparative Analysis
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Vahdany, Fereidoon; Abdollahzadeh, Milad; Gholami, Shokoufeh; Ghanipoor, Mahmood – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2014
This study aimed at investigating the relationship between types of dictionaries used and lexical proficiency in writing. Eighty TOEFL students took part in responding to two Questionnaires collecting information about their dictionary type preferences and habits of dictionary use, along with an interview for further in-depth responses. They were…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Dictionaries
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Liutkus, Darlene – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2012
A new paradigm in second language pedagogy has Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) playing a significant role. Much of the literature to-date claims that CALL can have a positive impact on students' second language acquisition (SLA). Mixed method of research produces data to investigate if CALL positively affects student language…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency
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Tan-Ooi, L. C.; Tan, K. E. – Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 2013
This study investigated the impact of a designed web-based learning module on Year 12 students' learning of argumentative writing. The module known as WebQuest Learning Module or WebQLM comprises four units of learning. The subjects were 68 Year 12 Arts Stream students in an urban school in Penang. The main objective of this study was to…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Writing Instruction, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning