(1992). The effects of syntactic simplification and repetition on listening comprehension. TESOL Quarterly‚ 26‚ 767-770. Chiang‚ C.‚ & Dunkel‚ P. (1992). The effect of speech modification‚ prior knowledge and listening proficiency on EFL lecture learning. TESOL Quarterly‚ 26‚ 345-374. Chang‚ A.‚ & Read‚ J. (2006). The effects of listening support on the listening performance of EFL learners. TESOL Quarterly‚ 40‚ 375-397. Dunkel‚ P. (1991). Computerized testing of nonparticipatory L2 listening
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International Journal of Language and Linguistics 2014; 2(4): 32-38 Published online September 10‚ 2014 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ijll) doi: 10.11648/j.ijll.s.20140204.15 ISSN: 2330-0205 (Print); ISSN: 2330-0221 (Online) Review of computer-assisted language learning: History‚ merits & barriers Dara Tafazoli*‚ Niloofar Golshan Science & Research Branch‚ Islamic Azad University‚ Iran Email address: Dara.tafazoli@yahoo.com (D. Tafazoli)‚ golshanniloofar@yahoo.com (N. Golshan) To cite
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References: Barcroft‚ J. (2009). Effects of Synonym Generation on Incidental and Intentional L2 Vocabulary Learning During Reading. TESOL Quarterly‚ Vol. 43‚ No.1‚ 79-103. ----------------------- 1
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English as a Global Language International English is the concept of the English language as a global means of communication in numerous dialects‚ and also the movement towards an international standard for the language. It is also referred to as Global English‚[1] World English‚ Common English‚ Continental English‚ or General English. Sometimes‚ these terms refer simply to the array of varieties of English spoken throughout the world. Sometimes‚ "international English" and the related terms above
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The Rise of English The rise of English as an international language has always been a debatable issue. Its critics condemn the global dominance of English as a form of linguistic imperialism‚ in which hegemonic powers like Great Britain and the United States extend their influence and interests by promoting the teaching and learning of English (Phillipson‚ 1992). In contrast‚ others have observed that the ascension of English as an international language has been supported by individuals in various
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1. CPD Synthetic Prospects 1.1. The Significance of CPD The signifier CPD typifies ‘Continuing Professional Development’. In any career sphere‚ the term refers to the evolving operation which upholds the continuous progression of a careerist subsequent to joining the vocation. Educationally‚ however‚ it is often equalized to the various talks‚ conferences‚ workshops‚ courses‚ and seminars that educators attend. It exposes two outlooks having micro and macro senses. In its constrictive meaning‚ it
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Learning creatively: the effectiveness of using theater pedagogy for immigrant ELLs Introduction Having the experience of being an actress in a drama‚ I myself appreciate the power of acting the role out in thinking in the shoes of the character with empathy‚ thus better understanding the character in the specific story settings; on the other hand‚ given the authentic practicing environment‚ I could rehearse the lines again and again until they became perfect to act. Meanwhile‚ just as Gina Tiffany
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Communicative language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. McKay‚ S. L.‚ 2002. Teaching English as an international language: rethinking goals and approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Prabhu‚ N.‚ 1990. There is no best method – why? TESOL Quarterly‚ 24 (2)‚ pp.161 – 176 Rechard‚ J. (n.d.). 30 years of TEFL/TESL: a personal reflection available online. http.//professorjackrichard.com/pdfs/30-years-of-TEFL.pdf [Accessed 25 October 2013]. Richards‚ J. and Rodgers‚ T.‚ 2001. Approaches
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Contrastive analysis Volker Gast 1 Introduction Narrowly defined‚ contrastive analysis investigates the differences between pairs (or small sets) of languages against the background of similarities and with the purpose of providing input to applied disciplines such as foreign language teaching and translation studies. With its largely descriptive focus contrastive linguistics provides an interface between theory and application. It makes use of theoretical findings and models of language
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24/02/13 STUDENT MOTIVATION A Review of Traditional and Current Theories of Motivation in ESL Curtis Kelly Overview Motivation is the great‚ unspoken problem of English education in Japan. It is “great” because it is probably the most difficult single problem classroom teachers face. Whereas motivation is rarely a problem for ESL students studying in English speaking countries‚ it is the major problem for EFL students studying English in their home countries (Wigzell & Al-Ansari‚ 1993).
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