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Pratabjai Tatsanajamsuk – rEFLections, 2024
This comparative case study explores the roles of reading-to-write and writing-only approaches on students' L2 writing skills. Six third-year English major students from a Thai university, with diverse proficiency levels, participated in the study. Data from students' writing samples, semi-structured interviews, and observations were analyzed…
Descriptors: Role Theory, Undergraduate Students, Reading Writing Relationship, Second Language Learning
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Pitchayapa Wongyimyong; Kittitouch Soontornwipast – rEFLections, 2024
Autonomous learning, which emphasizes learners taking charge of their knowledge acquisition, plays a vital role in effective English language acquisition. However, attempts to foster autonomous learning in the Thai context face many challenges. Therefore, this mixed-methods study explores how autonomous learning thrives in the context to inform…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Barriers
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Wiboonwachara, Lalida; Charubusp, Sasima – rEFLections, 2022
In an EFL context, writing in English is often considered challenging for second language learners. Previous studies (Khumphee & Yodkamlue, 2017; Owu-Ewie & Williams, 2017; Richard & Renandya, 2002) suggest that a lack of sufficient cognitive and rhetorical skills for generating ideas and producing coherent compositions can be one of…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Writing Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Panidnad Chulerk; Supachanin Duangchinda Sathianpan; Jintavee Khlaisang – rEFLections, 2025
This research endeavors to assess the efficacy of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in elevating students' English proficiency to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1 level. The study involves identifying the most suitable mobile application for formative assessment, implementing it to enhance students' English competency,…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Telecommunications
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Loo, Daron Benjamin; Sulankey, Alvina Kullu – rEFLections, 2019
While reflection has been a common tool for examining the development of teaching and learning practices in the classroom, its use in a language learning setting is still peripheral and minimal. To understand the potential of reflection in supporting language learning, this study presents a qualitative meta-synthesis on selected studies. These…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods
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Pathanasin, Saranya; Eschstruth, Ian – rEFLections, 2022
The aim of this study is twofold: to analyze politeness strategies in the online conversations of Thai students, and to suggest how this analysis can be applicable to pedagogical practice. A corpus of a 21-month instant online conversation among students and teachers has been analyzed. Throughout the time of data collection, the teachers…
Descriptors: Pragmatics, Undergraduate Students, Language Usage, Second Language Learning
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Syed, Akbar Joseph A.; Wahas, Yazid Meftah Ali – rEFLections, 2020
Poetry is an effective and reliable material in teaching English language. It offers astounding opportunities for reading, writing, speaking and listening practices for English learners. Teaching English through poetry has many advantages such as it being of authentic material, being a medium to express emotions and feelings, being a wonderful…
Descriptors: Poetry, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Horness, Paul – rEFLections, 2020
Formulaic language, such as lexical phrases as hot as hell or pass the buck, in English is common in daily usage. Although formulaic language is common, the lexical phrases are often excluded from word lists. Second language learners of English need to use formulaic language to enhance their proficiency level. Beyond incorporating lexical phrases…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Mnemonics
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Gentner, Michael Thomas – rEFLections, 2019
This purposive homogeneous study explores the relationship between reading and speaking in the EFL context and attempts to integrate the two language skills in a manner that encourages learners to practice and develop their receptive and productive capacities with greater enthusiasm. To this end, tertiary-level learners from two universities in…
Descriptors: Reading Processes, Correlation, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Marissa Phongsirikul – rEFLections, 2017
Studying English in one century but teaching English in another century requires a lot of willpower from teachers to understand changes and adjust their perceptions and practices. This paper reflects on the notion that the ultimate goal of teaching and learning English should be a native speaker-like command of the language. The question is…
Descriptors: 21st Century Skills, Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Chomphunuch Jarusrose; Wareesiri Singhasiri – rEFLections, 2015
This study aims to observe all circumstances in an actual Project-Based Learning (PBL) class, particularly to reflect on what the teacher learned through the PBL class. The subject, who is also the researcher, works as a teacher at Darunsikkhalai School for Innovative Learning (DSIL). The study was conducted when she was working as a…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Educational Innovation, Barriers