scholarly journals Distance learning and the development of speaking skills: Challenges and opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Fazio ◽  
Claudia Cremasco
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Oral Production ◽  
Successful Communication ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Production Practice ◽  
Hybrid Teaching ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Speaking Skills

Based on data from the GRAAL group's questionnaire on remote teaching, caused by the Covid-19 emergency as reported in Conti (2021, this issue), it emerges that oral production practice was neglected by both high school and college students. Aim of this paper is to reflect on how to promote and sustain speaking from the beginning of the language learning process, during in-person, remote and/or hybrid teaching. The framework presented indicates task-based language teaching (TBLT) as an effective approach to help learners participate in successful communication. The paper provides: 1. an overview of current literature on the subject; 2. applicable examples integrated with Flipgrid; 3. data analysis of students’ performance. Key words: REMOTE TEACHING; HYBRID TEACHING; TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING; SPEAKING SKILLS; TECHNOLOGY-SUPPORTED LEARNING De los datos del cuestionario del grupo GRAAL sobre la enseñanza virtual, causada por la emergencia Covid-19, como se informa en Conti (2021, este número), surge que la práctica de la producción oral fue descuidada tanto por los estudiantes de secundaria como por los universitarios. El objetivo de este trabajo es reflexionar sobre cómo promover y sostener el habla desde el inicio del proceso de aprendizaje del idioma, durante la enseñanza presencial, virtual y / o híbrida. El marco presentado indica que la enseñanza de idiomas basada en tareas (TBLT) es un enfoque eficaz para ayudar a los alumnos a participar en una comunicación exitosa. Este presente artículo ofrece: 1. una descripción general de la literatura actual sobre el tema; 2. ejemplos aplicables integrados con Flipgrid; 3. análisis de datos del rendimiento de los estudiantes. Palabras clave: ENSEÑANZA VIRTUAL; ENSEÑANZA HIBRIDA; ENSEÑANZA DE IDIOMAS BASADO BASADA EN TAREAS; APRENDIZAJE CON TICS Dai dati del questionario realizzato dal gruppo GRAAL sulla didattica a distanza dovuta dall'emergenza da Covid-19, riportati in Conti (2021, in questo numero), emerge che l’abilità di produzione orale è stata trascurata sia dagli studenti delle scuole superiori che nei corsi universitari. Il presente contributo si prefigge di riflettere su come promuovere e supportare la produzione orale fin dall'inizio del processo di apprendimento della lingua durante l'insegnamento in presenza, a distanza e/o ibrido. Il quadro proposto definisce il task-based language teaching (TBLT) quale approccio ideale per favorire strategie e pratiche efficaci al fine dello sviluppo del parlato. Il presente contributo fornisce: 1. una revisione della letteratura sull'argomento; 2. esempi applicativi integrati attraverso l’uso di un opportuno strumento digitale Flipgrid; 3. un’analisi dei dati sulle prestazioni degli studenti. Parole chiave: DIDATTICA A DISTANZA; DID; TBLT; ABILITÀ DI PRODUZIONE ORALE; TIC PER L’APPRENDIMENTO LINGUISTICO A

Lyuben Georgiev’s innovative ideas concerning Bulgarian language teaching Radomira Videva. Easy-to-read legal texts as a means of INCREASING the cognitive accessibility of legal language

Proglas ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Cholakov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Legal Texts ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Cognitive Accessibility ◽  
Important Evidence

The present paper is focused on Lyuben Georgiev’s innovative ideas concerning Bulgarian language teaching. The author’s new ideas presented in his work The Mother Tongue in Our Junior High Schools and High Schools (a Language Teaching Endeavour) (1933) have not been the subject of scientific research so far. L. Georgiev’s set of didactic ideas is important evidence for the overcoming of the Herbartian model and the orientation of language teaching towards the formation of communicative competencies. Emphasizing the creative nature of pedagogical interaction, Lyuben Georgiev offers a comprehensive system of ideas – a system that is in line with modern trends in language learning.

scholarly journals Introduction to the Special Issue: The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Content and Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kyle Talbot ◽  
Marie-Theres Gruber ◽  
Rieko Nishida
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Applied Linguistics ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Psychological Experiences

We are pleased to present the first special issue for the Journal for the Psychology of Language Learning (JPLL). The existence of this journal suggests an increased recognition of the importance of psychological factors in language teaching and learning. Indeed, the once emerging field of the psychology of language learning and teaching (PLLT) seems to have cemented itself as a permanent subdiscipline within applied linguistics. With this special issue we want to take the opportunity to draw attention to the psychological experiences of stakeholders in integrated content and language (ICL) settings. These settings present unique challenges and opportunities for teachers and learners and remain relatively underexplored (cf. De Smet et al., 2018; Doiz & Lasagabaster, 2018; Gierlinger, 2007; Gruber et al., 2020; Moate, 2011; Pappa et al., 2017). As such, our principle aim with this special issue is to draw increased attention to this domain of research in the hopes of uncovering ways to better support teachers and learners in these specific settings.

scholarly journals Improving Student Learning Ability Through Communicative Language Learning Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32
Author(s):  
Gitit I.P Wacana
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
A Value ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Improving Student Learning ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aims to find out how students' speaking skills are developed through the Communicative Language Teaching approach. The significance of this research is to provide information for readers, especially for Pamona people as native speakers of the language, about the tenses in the Pamona language. Researchers used the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) theory by Richard and Rodgers to develop students' speaking skills. The results of this study indicate that the objectives of this study have been achieved. The ability to speak English students successfully developed through the application of communicative language teaching approaches, through learning that triggers students to speak actively in the classroom through conversations as an exercise. In the first cycle all students attend the test. The results of the test in the first cycle were 12 students failed (33.3%) and 24 students (66.7%) passed. Achievement of the average grade of the class is also still low with a score of 65.8 grades C. Researchers then reflect on the learning process in this first cycle to be applied in the second cycle. In the second cycle, all students attend the test. The results of this test were 33 students (91.6%) successfully passed the test and 3 students (8.4%) failed. From the explanation of the results of the second cycle above, it appears that in this cycle the completeness criteria for class has been reached, in which 80% of the total number of students must achieve grades A, B or C or a value of more than 65. Students succeed in developing their English speaking skills because supported by teaching approaches that trigger students to speak and practice the functions of the language being learned.

scholarly journals The Effect of Immediate and Delayed Error Correction on Accuracy of EFL Learners’ Oral Production

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Safari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Error Correction ◽  
English Language ◽  
Corrective Feedback ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Oral Production ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Subject ◽  
English Language Institute

The concept of corrective feedback in learning a second language has gained more importance and it has been the subject of many researches during recent years. Therefore, considering some aspects that affect it such as when and how to correct, and also what types of corrective feedback are more preferable and effective is of crucial concern. The aim of this study is to find the most effective type of error correction (especially the best time: whether immediately or delayed) in the case of accuracy of Iranian EFL learners’ oral production. Thus, in order to investigate this study, 30 homogenous intermediate EFL learners were selected randomly (female) aged 13 to 30 from Tak English language institute in Dezful, Iran. The participants were divided into 2 groups of 15. For G1 errors were corrected immediately and for G2 with some delay, i.e. after finishing their speech during a term. At the end of the term, each student were asked to discuss one of the topics they have covered during the term, while their voices were recorded and transcribed later. Measures of accuracy were developed to examine the results. Data analysis indicated that both Immediate and Delayed Error Correction had positive effects on the accuracy of learners’ oral production. However, it was evident that although both types of CF were beneficial, the effects of Immediate Error Correction were larger than the other. In conclusion, regarding the specific purpose of language learning in a specific situation and classroom, it is recommended that teachers should be familiarized with all types of CF and then cautiously select the most appropriate one.

scholarly journals The Implementation of “WHATSAPP” as a Media of English Language Teaching

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kheryadi Kheryadi
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Online Conversation

This paper discusses the implementation of WhatsApp as one of the current beneficial devices to assist students in communicative language learning. It allows them to engage actively in online conversation and create confidence to use English in daily communication through two forms of conversation such as independent and dependent conversation. The first type assists students in interacting among themselves to discuss curios interesting topics, whereas teachers are not involved in their online dialogues. The later, however, acquire, teacher to guide the whole processes, and they are actively participating in the online discussion. This media can help students build their confidence and motivation to learn. Based on the question are distributed to the subject, it revealed that they felt confident, independence, enthusiasm, and having a positive attitude to learn English using application, hence, WhatsApp is one of the recent technologies that can be used in language teaching. 

scholarly journals EFL Learners’ Use of Language Learning Strategies to Handle Language Anxiety

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Syamsudin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study is about the use of language learning strategies by the students of the English Letters department of one of the Islamic Universities in Malang to handle language anxiety to improve their speaking skills. This study aims at discussing the result of some observations and in-depth interviews to two EFL learners using language learning strategies to handle language anxiety to improve their speaking skills. This study applies a descriptive case study involving two EFL learners as the subject of the study. From the study, it is found that EFL learners might experience language anxiety due to several factors/ conditions. It is necessary for the EFL learners to be acquainted more with the use of language learning strategies to handle language anxieties so that they might improve their speaking skills.

scholarly journals Drama in Fostering Students’ Speaking Skills: A Systematic Review on Benefits and Problems

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Fitri Rahmawati Astiandani ◽  
Ali Mustofa
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
First Language ◽  
The Body ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Speaking Skills

Drama is pedagogy with a fairly complete component that involves the body, mind, emotions, and senses in order to build individual relationships with true-life situations so that being active in language learning is needed by students. This paper will closely explore the benefits and problems of implementing drama during the process of teaching and learning a language. In language teaching, drama has been proposed as an effective way to encourage the students’ speaking skills. Essentially, drama provides more benefits, not only in students’ speaking skills but also in other aspects. However, some problems may arise in the process of drama-based language teaching. By cross-checking and reviewing eclectically from different sources, this paper presents a critical analysis of several empirical works on drama techniques used in the context of language learning. To generalize the notion, drama is indeed precious in language learning. Nevertheless, several problems in its implementation need to be considered to achieve learning objectives properly. The review results showed that some problems that may appear during the implementation of drama were undisciplined in time management, chaotic atmosphere, the usage of the first language (L1), and status at school. Hence, several suggestions are provided as solutions to the drama problems confronted by teachers. 

scholarly journals TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS E ENSINO DE INGLÊS: uma proposta de escrita colaborativa e produção de vídeo

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-577
Author(s):  
KEILA MENDES SANTOS ◽  
Cleide Jane de Sa Araújo Costa
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Video Production ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar as contribuições da utilização das TDIC no processo de desenvolvimento das habilidades de speaking e writting em aprendizes de inglês, partindo da proposta de produção de um vídeo e da escrita colaborativa de um e-book. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, configurada como estudo de caso, que teve como participantes 6 licenciandos em língua inglesa (LI). Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários e foi realizado ao longo do Componente Curricular Língua Inglesa Avançada I. Os resultados alcançados permitiram perceber que as TDIC auxiliaram eficazmente na aprendizagem dos discentes, estimulando a percepção dos próprios erros e incitando a autonomia, levando os participantes a revisarem aspectos linguísticos fundamentais para suas produções.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Tecnologias; Língua inglesa; Aprendizagem.   ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the contributions of the use of ICDT in the developing process of speaking and writing skills with English learners, starting from the proposal of a video production and the collaborative writing of an e-book. It is a qualitative research, configured as a case study, which had as participants 6 English-language students (EL). The data were collected through questionnaires and was conducted during the Subject Advanced English Language I. The results obtained allowed to realize that the ICDT helped effectively in the students’ learning, stimulating the perception of their own errors and inciting the autonomy, taking the participants to review linguistic aspects that were fundamental to their productions.   KEYWORDS: Technologies; English language; Learning.   RESUMEN Este estudio tiene por objetivo analizar las contribuciones de la utilización de las TDIC en el proceso de desarrollo de las habilidades de hablar y escribir en aprendices de inglés, partiendo de la propuesta de producción de un vídeo y de la escritura colaborativa de un ebook. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, configurada como estudio de caso, que tuvo como participantes 6 licenciandos en lengua inglesa (LI). Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de cuestionarios y fue realizado a lo largo del Componente Curricular de la Lengua Inglesa Avanzada I. Los resultados alcanzados permitieron percibir que las TDIC ayudaron eficazmente en el aprendizaje de los discentes, estimulando la percepción de los propios errores e incitando la autonomía, llevando a los participantes a revisar aspectos lingüísticos fundamentales para sus producciones.   PALABRAS CLAVE: Tecnologías; Idioma  Inglés; Aprendizaje.

scholarly journals Caratteristiche e implicazioni di una glottodidattica mobile. Un possibile quadro teorico-metodologico di riferimento

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-141
Author(s):  
Diana Peppoloni
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Asynchronous Mode ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of

Il presente contributo intende fornire una riflessione sulle potenzialità dell’utilizzo del Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) nella didattica delle lingue a distanza. Il MALL integra l’uso dei dispositivi mobili nel processo di insegnamento linguistico (Bezircilioğlu, 2016), costituendo una modalità motivante per gli studenti, che utilizzano strumenti familiari per elaborare nuova conoscenza. In base al principio dell’anytime, anywhere (Kukulska-Hulme & Shield, 2008), gli apprendenti possono rapportarsi con il docente e i propri pari da luoghi diversi e consultare i materiali anche in modalità asincrona (Chuang, 2016). A partire dalla definizione di MALL, ci si è chiesti quali siano i benefici e i limiti di tale approccio, nonché le sue implicazioni glottodidattiche. Le risposte a tali interrogativi si inseriscono in un quadro teorico-metodologico dedicato allo sviluppo di una glottodidattica mobile standardizzata, in cui vengono forniti anche esempi di attività utili in un corso di lingua a distanza. Parole chiave: MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING, DIDATTICA A DISTANZA, MOBILITÀ This study aims to provide further reflections on the potential of using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in remote language teaching. MALL integrates the use of mobile devices into the language teaching process (Bezircilioğlu, 2016), fostering students’ motivation as they use familiar tools to process new knowledge. Given the “anytime-anywhere” principle (Kukulska-Hulme & Shield, 2008), students can interact with each other and with their teacher, from different places while also consulting resources in asynchronous mode (Chuang, 2016). Starting from the definition of MALL, we question this approach in terms of its benefits and limitations, including its implications for language teaching. The answers to these questions become part of a theoretical-methodological context dedicated to the development of a standardized mobile language teaching, in which examples of useful class activities in a remote language learning course can be found. Key words: MOBILE ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING, REMOTE TEACHING, MOBILITY Esta contribución tiene como objetivo profundizar en la reflexión sobre el potencial que tiene la utilización del aprendizaje de lenguas mediante tecnología móvil, en inglés Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), en la didáctica de lenguas a distancia. El enfoque MALL integra el uso de dispositivos móviles en el proceso de enseñanza de lenguas (Bezircilioğlu, 2016) fomentando así la motivación del alumnado a medida que este utiliza herramientas que le resultan familiares para procesar el nuevo conocimiento. Con base en el principio “en cualquier lugar y momento” (Kukulska-Hulme & Shield, 2008), el alumnado puede interactuar entre iguales y con su profesor desde diferentes lugares mientras consulta al mismo tiempo recursos de manera asíncrona (Chuang, 2016). Partiendo de la definición del MALL, cuestionamos los beneficios y las limitaciones de este enfoque, además de sus implicaciones para la enseñanza de lenguas. Las respuestas a estas cuestiones pasan a formar parte de un contexto teórico-metodológico dedicado al desarrollo de una enseñanza estandarizada de lenguas a través de dispositivos móviles en el que se pueden encontrar ejemplos de actividades útiles en un curso de aprendizaje de lenguas a distancia. Palabras clave: APRENDIZAJE MEDIANTE TECNOLOGÍA MÓVIL; ENSEÑANZA A DISTANCIA; MOVILIDAD

scholarly journals Motivating Learners and the Importance of Materials Used in Language Teaching

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Akbar Azarkamand ◽  
Mahboobeh Roshanak ◽  
Mohsen Fatehi
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Level Of Difficulty ◽  
Materials Used

The motivation of the learner is one of the most important factors in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), meanwhile language teaching materials are having a very important effect and role in language learning and teaching activities. This research focus on how different materials motivate students. Many factors which affect student's motivation towards teaching materials were perceived, such as interest in the subject matter, level of difficulty, relevance to existing knowledge, perception of usefulness.

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