A Computer-Assisted Collaborative Reading Model to Improve Reading Fluency of EFL Learners in Continuous Learning Programs in Saudi Universities

The integration of computer in the service of FL (Foreign Language) learning is expected to be inevitable in the future. It is seemingly due to (a) its considerable affordances for EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners, (b) the characteristics of today�s learners as the Generation Z (Gonz�lez-Lloret & Ortega, 2014), and (c) the widespread use of the internet in the 21st century. This situation then leads to transforming CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) into WFLL (Web-Facilitated Language Learning) as an alternative paradigm for EFL teachers and learners. Furthermore, TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching) is likely to serve as a pedagogical framework in designing the Web for the purpose of FL learning. The present study was therefore mainly aimed at (a) developing a particularly teacher-designed learning website, namely I Love Indonesia, and (b) investigating high school learners of English in Indonesia with different attitudes towards CALL (positive/moderate/negative) in correlation with how they perceive WFLL (agree/disagree) and perform web-based activities. Descriptive Statistics, IF Function in Excel, Correlation Analysis, and Independent-samples t-test were employed in the study. Finally, the findings of the study showed that (a) the website seems to benefit EFL learners in some certain aspects, and (b) positive attitude learners are likely to perceive more positively (agree) than moderate and negative attitude learners (disagree) on the use of the website for the purpose of language learning. A greater number of learners over a longer period of time should be taken into account when conducting further studies on the effectiveness of the website for EFL learners in order to be able to shed some light on learners� language development.�Keyword: attitude, perception, task-based language teaching, web-facilitated language learning

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Effects of Bilingualism on Reading Fluency: An Analysis of Pausing Patterns of Iranian Learners of English as a Third Language

Education Research International ◽

10.1155/2021/9200025 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Zahra Banitalebi ◽

Ali Akbar Jabbari ◽

Shouket Ahmad Tilwani ◽

Mohammad Hasan Razmi

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Reading Fluency ◽

English Language ◽

Oral Proficiency ◽

Bilingual Learners ◽

Male And Female ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Third Language ◽

English Reading ◽

Significant Difference

Fluency is one of the most important components of oral proficiency, which can be affected by a number of variables including frequency, duration, and place of pause phenomena. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of bilingualism on learning a foreign language from the angle of fluency and pausing patterns by comparing the pausing patterns of monolingual (Persian speakers) and bilingual (Iranian Turkish speakers; L1: Turkish and L2: Persian) EFL learners. To this end, a sample of 40 male and female advanced EFL learners were selected from Yazd University and several English-language institutes. An English reading passage test was used to measure students’ fluency in terms of their pausing patterns in prepared mode of speech. As learners started to read the passage, their speeches were recorded. The collected data were analyzed by Praat software. The statistical analyses revealed a significant difference between monolingual and bilingual learners in the frequency, duration, and placement of the pauses they had produced while they were reading the English passage. The results showed that bilingual learners outperformed monolingual participants, suggesting the superiority of bilinguals in their pausing patterns. The implications are discussed.

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The Application of E-learning in English Teaching at Dong Nai Technology University

International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies ◽

10.52155/ijpsat.v25.1.2852 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 544

Author(s):

Lien Cam

Keyword(s):

Teaching And Learning ◽

Study Data ◽

Foreign Languages ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Learning Platform ◽

Learning Programs ◽

E Learning ◽

Efl Students ◽

Learning Platforms ◽

The University

Many colleges and universities in Vietnam have employed e-learning platforms in teaching English with the hope to better students’ English proficiency. Recently, e-learning programs such as DNTU-LMS and Canvas have been implemented at Dong Nai Technology University. With their features of flexibility and efficiency, they have been being used as crucial tools for teaching and learning in various faculties in the university especially during the widespread of Covid-19 pandemic. The present study aimed at identifying the views of the EFL learners from Faculty of Foreign Languages on the application of e-learning platform. A group of 100 EFL students was chosen randomly to participate in this study. Data was collected using questionnaire. After analyzing student’s responses, the results proved that the introduction of e-learning was effective. E-learning also stimulates students to learn English and brings them comfort and joy.

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EFL Learners’ Attitudes towards the Proper Pronunciation of English and Podcasts as a Facilitator of Proper Pronunciation

10.31235/osf.io/8x5th ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Arab World English Journal ◽

Riam K. Almaqrn ◽

Abdulrahman M. Alshabeb

Keyword(s):

Language Learning ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

High Rate ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Saudi Students ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Correct Pronunciation ◽

Level 3

The aim of this study is to examine the attitudes of Saudi students of English towards proper pronunciation, and podcasts as a facilitator of proper pronunciation. It will discover the importance given to correct pronunciation, as well as gauging learners’ attitudes towards the possibility of introducing podcasts as a new language input tool for facilitating improvements in pronunciation. To achieve this, the previous literature in this area is reviewed, followed by presenting the results and analysing the data from an attitudinal questionnaire distributed amongst 23 Level 3 Saudi EFL learners from the department of English at Imam University. The questionnaire is divided into two parts- one concerning proper pronunciation, and the other podcasts. The data analysis shows that the participants, in spite of the low rate of improvement in their pronunciation, have positive attitudes towards the proper pronunciation of English. This outcome is compatible with previous studies` results, which assert that having a positive attitude towards a particular language and its speakers can improve pronunciation. The students were presented with a total of five podcasts related to their speaking and listening textbook for use over an eight week period, and at the end of this time they were requested to complete the questionnaire. The findings support the usefulness of examining learners` attitudes towards new Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) applications before using them in a practical way. The results show a high rate of acceptance of podcasts and that, overall, the students have positive attitudes towards them.

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The Impact of Computer-Assisted Assessment On EFL Learners’ Writing Cohesion and Coherence

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3903083 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Seyed Omid Tabatabaei ◽

Zahra Farajnezhad

Keyword(s):

Computer Assisted ◽

Efl Learners ◽

The Impact

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A New Era of Applying CALL to Enhance EFL Learners' Lexical Knowledge

Computer-Assisted Language Learning ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-7663-1.ch104 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 2179-2194

Author(s):

Feng Teng

Keyword(s):

Teaching Practice ◽

Vocabulary Learning ◽

Vocabulary Development ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Lexical Knowledge ◽

New Era ◽

Efl Learners ◽

Building Technology ◽

Vocabulary Building

This chapter provides an overview of several software programs, which can used to teach and acquire lexical knowledge. First, GSL Builder is aimed directly at supporting the acquisition of high frequency words. AWL Builder is generally used to develop knowledge of academic words. Shanbei provides opportunities for learning low-frequency words. Word Engine is specifically for learning the words needed for passing the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, SAT, and GRE tests. CAVOCA takes learners through different stages of vocabulary development: deduction, consolidation, and long-term retention. V-admin enables teachers to keep track of their students' vocabulary development. The integration of these tools can facilitate EFL learners' vocabulary learning. Teacher beliefs concerning the role of technology for teaching vocabulary are important. Teachers should explore how to effectively integrate vocabulary building technology into their teaching practice. In the future, more effort needs to be made to creating a clearer conceptualization of computer-assisted vocabulary learning (CAVL).

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