scholarly journals Update Chapter English Language Learning Using Social Media

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Evi Mahsunah

This study explores the changing students’ habit update status in social media into update chapter to increase their achievement in English. It is a learning strategy in English language teaching and learning using social media technology. The aim is to motivate students more active to read their literature and then share and discuss their reading in social media. The students not only have to update their chapter in reading, but also have to give comment or respond to their friends update. So, this strategy makes the students discuss their lesson more than usual. This study uses questioner and documentation technic to collect the data. Based on the data, it is known that students are already using social media for purposes that include the social and the educational. Update chapter make them using this technology in class/after class. Social media brings learning outside the classroom autonomous, independent, motivational and fun. Therefore, the students‘achievement in English language teaching and learning also increases significant.

RELC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 003368822094541
Author(s):  
Lucas Kohnke ◽  
Benjamin Luke Moorhouse

Technology reviews are becoming an increasingly common genre within English language teaching and learning journals. This is due to the proliferation of technologies and their affordance in language learning. Although journals provide editorial guidelines for how to write technology reviews, they can be quite general. This short article offers some practical considerations and ideas, and includes published technology review as an example in the online appendix, showing the rhetorical moves for writing technology reviews in the field of English language teaching and learning.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 709
Author(s):  
Diego P. Ortega Auquilla ◽  
Gerardo E. Heras Urgilès

This article examines the importance of the iPad use and presents numerous useful applications employed in the field of education, especially in the field of English language teaching and learning. This topic is of great importance as educators and students alike, these days, live in the digital era, which entails new technological advances that may positively benefit the instruction of varied school subjects. Additionally, the use of new technologies (e.g., iPad and educational applications) in the classroom setting may motivate and foster the acquisition of necessary twenty-first century abilities among students. With the aim of achieving the aforementioned objectives, first and foremost the role of digital technologies and m-learning in education is analyzed, since these two aspects have a direct relationship with the main topic of this work. In addition, a conceptualization and main characteristics of the iPad are provided. Then the use of this device in different educational settings at the international level is highlighted. Finally, the use of this device as a didactic tool in the language learning classroom is discussed and a selection of meaningful applications for English language teaching and learning is provided. As educators, in the digital era, is our responsibility to remain constantly updated to provide our students with an education aligned with the new technological advancements and, above all, to enrich their learning inside and outside the classroom. Consequently, this will promote a more autonomous and lifelong learning among our language students.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riryn Fatmawaty

As we know that vocabulary is as a major component of language learning. Without having adequate vocabulary we will get difficulty to learn English. So that way it has to be mastered by learners. It should be the first priority in English language teaching and learning because as a central of language teaching and learning. It means that by mastering vocabulary, of course with grammar, the learners will produce so many sentences easily either in spoken or written one. Actually, there are many methods that used by teacher in English's teaching in order to reach the goal in teaching and learning English, such as using cartoon movies, pictures, jigsaws, games, song and etc. Another way is learning through vocabulary card or flashcard. As we listen and read, we often meet new words by flashcard. A flashcard is a set of cards bearing information, as words or numbers, on either or both sides, used in classroom drills or in private study". The problem of the study is the students vocabulary mastery of MI. Babul Ulum Dorogede Gedangan Sukodadi Lamongan is very low, so researcher does a research in that school in a month, there are two meetings for doing pre test and post test, while four time for teaching and learning activities for each class by using flashcard. In doing research, the experimental class were given several treatments, while the control group get the lesson as usual. The topics lessons, teacher, pre-test and post test were same, but the method of teaching was different. Based on the result of statistic test, it is known that the result scores of experiment class is higher than control class and it is described as follows; based on the normality test, that the result from experiment class is (-2,7756 < 11,3449), and from control class is (-19,6799 < 11,3449). That means H0 received, both samples is from population distributes normal. Based on the homogeneity test is (2,25 < 3,69), that H0 us received. So that, both samples is from variant homogeneity. Based on the differences between mean with the t-test, that is (2,12 < 6,69), means that H0 is refused. So, the final score of students who taught by using flashcard is better than the students who do not use.Keywords: Flashcard, Vocabulary mastery


Afrika Focus ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Abilio Nhapulo

Recent studies have suggested that teacher and learner beliefs about second language instruction have a significant influence on language teaching and learning process and, consequently, on students’ achievements. However, in the Mozambican context, we still do not have studies focusing on learner and teacher beliefs about students and language proficiency, about teaching materials, about individual and cultural variations and beliefs about the learning process itself. Using ques- tionnaires and a focus group report, we look at the Mozambican linguistic profile, the learner and teacher beliefs and their influence in tertiary English Language Teaching (ELT) and learning. The results show that there is a need for creating an environment in which teachers’ and learners’ cultural background, beliefs and needs are considered so as to enable teachers to teach effectively, as well as enabling learners to achieve positive learning outcomes. Key words: beliefs, expectations, English Language Teaching, Mozambican students, Mozambique, second language learning 


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hermawati Syarif

Linguistics as the scientific study of language has very crucial role in running language instruction. Changes in language teaching-learning method reflect the development of linguistic theories. This paper describes how the three broad views of linguistic theories, namely traditional grammar, generative grammar, and functional grammar work in relation to English language teaching and learning. Since both linguistics and language learning have the same subject to talk about, the knowledge of the language, then, is the core. Linguistic features analyzed are on the levels of Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics and Discourse as the basic components, supported by Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics. In relation to language teaching and learning, especially English, such knowledge on the English language gives learners the chance to apply in social communication and in any occasion. The use depends on the viewing of linguistic theories (English) in certain era, which reflects the need of learners in using English. It is assumed that the more linguistic competence someone has, the easier he/she can run his/her instructional activities. As the consequence, in the English language learning, the syllabus designer should notify the mentioned levels of linguistic components while constructing English instructional materials, methods, and evaluation based on the stage of learners to avoid misunderstanding in use. In this case, English instructors/teachers should also update their linguistic competence, especially on Psycholinguistic and Sociolinguistic points of view. Key words/phrases: linguistics, English, language instruction, linguistic competence


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
M. Kanika Priya

The research paper entitled “Analysis of Support Materials in English Language Teaching and Learning” Focuses on detailing the aspects of support materials in English language such as Cartoons as Support Material, Newspaper Middles as Support Material, Folk Tales and Anecdotes as Support Materials, Riddles, Crossword Puzzles and Jokes as Support Materials, Proverbs, Limericks and Malapropisms as Support materials. And analyses the Though this may be true, yet another truth is that one can use support materials and keenly engage the learners in the language learning process by giving them pleasure. Language play is one of the ways in which English teaching and learning can be made an entertaining as well as worthwhile experience.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Barira Abrejo ◽  
Shabana Sartaj ◽  
Sadia Memon

Language is a complex phenomenon whether it counts in speaking or writing. Teaching and learning English language is much demanded in today’s globalization era. The increasing need of English language learning has demanded English language teaching around the globe. Therefore, the demand for language learning needs a tremendous quality in language teaching materials and resources. In current years, language learning has been perceived from a special perspective; it can be viewed as the communication between users and the learner of the language. The aim of the study is to determine the factors that deter teachers to implement communicative approach in their teaching. Researchers and practitioners have considered communicative competence as an ideal teaching approach (Berns, 1990). However, public sector colleges in Pakistan rely on Grammar Translation Method (GTM). Though students have good understanding of the language skills such as vocabulary, grammar and reading but research still have shown low proficiency when their speaking skills are tested. Therefore, in order to overcome this default in language proficiency, many teachers are supposed to adopt communicative language teaching methodology in their teaching. The study findings shed light on the factors which always deter teachers in the implementation of CLT and it is believed by the teachers that CLT should be followed at public sector colleges since it is one of the most effective methods of language teaching and learning. English language teaching and learning can be learnt meaningfully, if the aspects like phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics will be instilled or implemented properly.


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