There is no doubt that culture represents a vital component of the foreign language curriculum. Over the past decades, foreign language textbooks, as a key element in the teaching and learning process, covered culture differently qualitatively and quantitatively, and the Arabic textbooks are no exception. This study aims to evaluate the presence…

English has become a global language, and its importance is evident in various domains such as education, employment, and international communication. In Kuwait which is one state of the Gulf region that comprises countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, English is increasingly recognized as a crucial language…

The ability to communicate in different languages is increasingly essential in today's interconnected world. However, language learning outcomes can often suffer due to low engagement and participation, especially among students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. To address this challenge, it is crucial to create a culturally…

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using media in EFL classes on enhancing EFL university learners' oral fluency and global awareness. It adopted the one-group pre-experimental design, with a one-group pre-post interview along with a mixed research approach integrating both quantitative and qualitative assessment. A group of 30 Arabic…

The present study aimed at enhancing EFL learners' critical reading of fictional text skills using critical literacy. The study used a quasi-experimental method. The study participants were a group of 30 students from grade 3 (an American Education system). The researcher employed the critical reading of fictional texts pre-post-test and reading…

This study aimed to develop Al-Azhar University English language instructors to investigate how a proposed program based on the inquiry approach affected their inquiry-based teaching performance. The study utilized a list of the inquiry-based teaching performance skills, based on which an observation checklist was developed to assess participants'…

Developing spoken English abilities is of utmost importance for students of Damphu Central School (DCS). By researching the current curriculum, its effectiveness in improving spoken English, and the primary factors of the students' proficiency, the goals of this study were to provide significant recommendations for developing the English language…

In the last decade the Communicative Approach has taken an important position within the English Language Teaching world. Many countries have abandoned their traditional methods and have started implementing the communicative activities as their language teaching policy. This research has as a main objective to analyze the transitioning to…

This study focused on the use of vodcasting as a teaching aid in providing English lessons to students who are into modular distance learning. It aimed to identify the level of students' perceptions using vodcast in terms of teacher focused variables such as: voice quality, language use, knowledge of the subject; determine the level of students'…

This IPP combines a literature review and a materials development project. The literature review outlines and supports the approach taken throughout the curriculum and the materials that were developed. First, it lays out the nature of Turkish universities' ELPPs [English Language Preparatory Programs]; then, it deals with the basic philosophy of…

Against the background of increasing internationalization, Chinese-foreign cooperative education programs are growing in the Chinese higher education sector. With the international teaching environment combined with the local IC education concept, Chinese-foreign cooperative education programs are potentially the ideal platform for the complete…

This research aimed to examine the perceptions of English and kindergarten teachers about the English language learning needs of very young learners and to design an intensive English education program with the help of the data obtained. In this vein, a case study was conducted in a private school in Turkey. The data were obtained via interviews…

This study was conducted at IRPC Technological College, Thailand. The objectives of this study were to investigate (1) The attitude of students towards English; (2) The attitude of students towards teaching English; (3) The competence level of their English. The participants were asked to answer and complete the survey questionnaires that would…

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is an emerging field of research that focusses on how information and communication technologies (ICT) are applied in language teaching and learning. CALL lies at the intersection of several other independent fields of study, i.e. technology, education, and linguistics. The aim of this study is to…

The present study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of using the Student-Centered Learning (SCL) Approach in Developing Some Writing Skills in English for the Secondary Stage Students. Writing a paragraph was the main concern of the study. It used a quasi-experimental method in design. The sample included (47) second year secondary…