Criteria for the Assessment of Foreign Language Instructional Software and Web Sites

ADFL Bulletin ◽  
2003 ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Benjamin Rifkin
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Instructional Software

scholarly journals Contemporary methodology of teaching English punctuation: problems and new vistas

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
E. V. Mikhailovskaia ◽  
O. V. Sapunova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Popular Science ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
English System ◽  
Syntactic Function ◽  
The Way

The article outlines the way the English system of punctuation marks is presented in contemporary ELT research and practice. The following types of sources are considered and analyzed in the article: grammar books for teaching English as the first, second or foreign language; reference books and web-sites aimed at preparing students for IELTS and TOEFL; books belonging to the genre known as popular science; purely scientific works on punctuation in general and the semicolon in particular. The main goals of the research are to reveal the central tendencies in teaching English punctuation on the example of the so-called weighty stops of vertical segmentation, namely the semicolon, and to see whether they manage to present a certain norm of using the stop. Thus, the present paper focuses on the semicolon one of the most controversial stops in the system, which has been proved to function both at the syntactic and stylistic levels. It is shown that a formal / grammatical approach is the most common way to treat punctuation in ELT literature; however, it does not take into account stylistic and prosodic peculiarities of the stops and thus fails to show the whole spectrum of its usage, as well as its phonetic and stylistic potential. Consequently, such an approach should not be applied to English one of the languages exhibiting a semantic-stylistic type of punctuation. It is proposed that the approach to be used in teaching English punctuation most effectively is pragmalinguistics, since it exploits a wide range of methods and means of analyzing a text, and also considers and highlights all the aspects of using the stops (their syntactic function, stylistic capacities and prosodic characteristics). Moreover, the article poses the question that the current methodology of the approach has to be further developed.

scholarly journals Ludičke aktivnosti u nastavi španskog jezika

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-314
Author(s):  
Sonja Pajić ◽  
◽  
Milena Radovanović
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This paper aims at emphasising the importance of ludic activities in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. There are many advantages of applying ludic ac- tivities in Spanish language teaching. Due to a real context that can be achieved by ludic activities, students have the opportunity to use the target language directly. They improve their motivation, creativity and team work, and practice many different language skills. The adequate application of ludic activities is essential. It is very important for teachers to prepare the lesson plan properly. They should keep in mind factors such as the level of knowledge, the age and intеrests of their students. There are a number of manuals and web sites that can help teachers organize ludic activities in teaching. Considering the fact that ludic activities in Spanish language teaching in Serbia have not been sufficiently researched, we conducted a survey to examine the attitudes of Spanish language teachers on this topic. Teachers’ attitudes towards ludic activities have been shown to be positive. Some teachers stressed the need of organizing seminars and trainings. The results of the survey can serve as the basis for further research in this field and more attention should be paid to this topic.

scholarly journals Facebook as a Means for Learning English: the Pros and Cons from the Perspective of Iraqi EFL Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (105) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Asst. Instr. Aseel Sabeeh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
English Language ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
College Of Basic Education ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

With increased advance in technology, the need to be in harmony with this advance in the world in order to fulfill the necessities of Iraqi EFL students who have become ambitious for knowledge using technology cannot be ignored. Thus, technology has become a part of teaching tools as well as a support for learning a foreign language. Every day, the students are exposed to the Internet that presents a variety of tools for learning more easily and effectively.         At present, Facebook is one of the most commonly used social web sites that influence students' life in many aspects including education, especially in English language learning. It provides them with more opportunities to be involved in practice English language authentically outside the classroom, to learn consciously and unconsciously and to consolidate their foreign language skills.        The present study aims at identifying the pros and cons of using Facebook as a tool for learning English language based on Iraqi EFL students' perspective.                                     To achieve the aim of the current study, a sample of (30) male and female EFL students were chosen from the 4th year/ College of Basic Education/ Mustansiriyah University during the academic year 2018-2019 and questionnaires were implemented for data collection. The results of the data analysis included their perceptions and pointed out the benefits and criticism related to Facebook and learning English.                In the light of the obtained results, some conclusions are drawn and a number of recommendations and suggestions for future studies are stated.

scholarly journals Scroll, Copy and Paste: Students of Spanish Searching for Information Online

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Källermark Haya
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Travel Agency ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Web Searching ◽  
Student Agency ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Language Studies ◽  
Process Work ◽  
Copy And Paste

The aim of this article is to study foreign language students’ agency when searching for specific information online in Spanish. The research questions ask: How do students surf the web when searching for specific information in a work session about Spanish speaking countries? What surfing choices are made?How are digital resources present in the students’ searching and learning process within their session?What do the digital resources used in this learning situation offer? A web-searching task was formed in cooperation with two Spanish teachers. Data collected and analyzed from the two students include screen cast recordings, prompted interviews and video film. Data was analyzed and discussed within the field of Designs for Learners, stressing the role of student agency. Some results show that the students ”look at” rather than ”read” the texts; the idea that they visit web sites comes to mind. They emphasize work product rather than work process, work fast, multitask and select/copy/paste. They often listen to music, look for headlines rather than to use web site menus and find it difficult to evaluate sources. They choose various sources such as text sites, Wikipedia, image banks or travel agency sites in different languages. Other resources used were translation and vocabulary services, quick commands, copy and paste. They do not use the teacher or any non-digital resources. Key words: student agency, information searching, foreign language studies

Employing Latino Value Orientations to Facilitate Success in Stuttering Treatment

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs ◽  
Lynn Hansberry Mayo ◽  
Sandra Garzon
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
The Family ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Cultural Connections

Abstract Providing adequate speech therapy services to Latinos who stutter can present challenges that are not obvious to the practicing clinician. This article addresses cultural, religious, and foreign language concerns to the therapeutic relationship between the Latino client and the clinician. Suggestions are made for building cross-cultural connections with clients and incorporating the family into a collaborative partnership with the service provider.

Tools and Resources: Web Sites of Interest

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-8
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Brigham
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Diagnostic Studies ◽  
Physician Relationship ◽  
Complete History

Abstract The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides), Fifth Edition, explains that independent medical evaluations (IMEs) are not the same as impairment evaluations, and the evaluation must be designed to provide the data to answer the questions asked by the requesting client. This article continues discussions from the September/October issue of The Guides Newsletter and examines what occurs after the examinee arrives in the physician's office. First are orientation and obtaining informed consent, and the examinee must understand that there is no patient–physician relationship and the physician will not provide treatment bur rather will send a report to the client who requested the IME. Many physicians ask the examinee to complete a questionnaire and a series of pain inventories before the interview. Typical elements of a complete history are shown in a table. An equally detailed physical examination follows a meticulous history, and standardized forms for reporting these findings are useful. Pain and functional status inventories may supplement the evaluation, and the examining physician examines radiographic and diagnostic studies. The physician informs the interviewee when the evaluation is complete and, without discussing the findings, asks the examinee to complete a satisfaction survey and reviews the latter to identify and rectify any issues before the examinee leaves. A future article will discuss high-quality IME reports.

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