scholarly journals Virtual Reality Software as Preparation Tools for Oral Presentations: Perceptions From the Classroom

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1146-1160
Author(s):  
Mohamed J. Alsaffar
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Oral Presentation ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Learning Logs ◽  
English Program ◽  
Oral Presentations

Although there is a wealth of studies on the role of virtual reality (VR) technology in language acquisition, little research has been done on the utilization of virtual reality mobile applications in English language acquisition, especially in developing oral presentation skills. The main purpose of this case study is to investigate the usefulness of VirtualSpeech, which is a virtual reality mobile application, as a preparation tool for oral presentations via the perceptions of international students and their instructor. The participants are five Academic English Program (AEP) students and their English language instructor at Saint Michael’s College. Qualitative analyses were performed on data collected from: (1) learning logs that were shared between the students and the researcher, (2) surveys that were sent to the students and their instructor, (3) one-to-one interviews with the students, and (4) the researcher’s fieldnotes of the students’ oral presentation performances. The results of the study show that all of the participants recommend using VirtualSpeech as a tool to prepare for oral presentations. Most of the students reported higher confidence levels while speaking English after their use of VirtualSpeech. Thus, this case study can be considered as a contribution to the research on VR mobile applications in English language acquisition.

scholarly journals English Language Acquisition As A Foreign Language on Coachman of Cidomo In Gili Trawangan Lombok

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jumadil Jumadil ◽  
Emzir Emzir ◽  
Ninuk Lustyantie
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews

This paper discusses the acquisition of English as a Foreign language on coachman of cidomob. In this study  the researchers applied a case study. The purpose of this study was to find deeper, how Cidomo coaches acquired English, the obstacles faced in acquiring English, and the strategy of English acquisition used. To get the data in these study researchers conducted observations in three months and in-depth interviews with two informants who had been previously chosen. After obtaining the data  the researcher conducted data reduction, data presentation and conclusions by using Mile & Huber man’s data analysis technique. The  result  it  found that  both of  coachman Cidomo  had acquired  English as  foreigners by listening to the native speakers, known through their native friends, imitating it and afterwards practicing with the tourist and their  native friends, while the obstacles faced by them were pronunciation, changing sounds of several phonemes such as phoneme F to P, V to  F and B to  P and the difficulty in memorizing vocabulary because they have been acquiring that second  language since they were  forty years old. Further, the strategy of English acquisition they applied respectively started from  memorizing utterances  such as  greetings, asking for permission, saying  goodbye, and after that they memorizing vocabularies related to their job ranging from objects to the natural environment around them to  complete and improve their second language acquisition.

scholarly journals Mobile Learning for English Language Acquisition: Taxonomy, Challenges, and Recommendations

IEEE Access ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 19033-19047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monther M. Elaish ◽  
Liyana Shuib ◽  
Norjihan Abdul Ghani ◽  
Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi ◽  
Musaab Alaa
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Acquisition

scholarly journals The Return to English in a Non-English Speaking Country: Russian Immigrants and Native Israelis in Israel

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Lang ◽  
Erez Siniver
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Host Country ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Russian Immigrants ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Low Levels

Abstract Using a unique sample of Russian immigrants and native Israelis, we examine the return to English knowledge. Panel and cross-section estimates of the return to English are substantial for highly educated immigrants and natives. Hebrew and English language acquisition contribute to immigrant/native earnings convergence, but most convergence is explained by other factors. While immigrants with low levels of education do not benefit from knowing English, native Israelis may. Conditional on occupation, English and Hebrew acquisition are largely orthogonal. Therefore earlier work on the importance of knowledge of the host-country language (Hebrew) is not significantly biased by unmeasured English knowledge.

scholarly journals Pemerolehan Bahasa dan Penggunaan Bahasa Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Mahajani, Ruyatul Hilal Muhtar
Keyword(s):  
Language Acquisition ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Level ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Making Meaning ◽  
System A ◽  
Language Structure ◽  
Learner Language ◽  
Descriptive Method

<p>Abstract. The present study aims to examine a description of language acquisition and its usage by pupils in their daily conversations. This study employed a longitudinal case study and applieda descriptive method, while it used a content analysis for the research technique. The resultrevealed a finding upon the young learner language acquisition and its usage, the language acquisition included Bahasa Indonesia, Javanese language, Sundanese language and English language. The uses of language for a system, a personal expression, and an interpersonal expression were broad good enough and were uttered structurally, however, mistakes were founded on applying structures and making meaning to language in use. To pupils whom are at elementary school level, they have acquired a range of language structure and its use for perfection. Their parents, teachers, and their society have any real and valuable<br />influence over them in the way language is structured and is used for exemplifying examples ofthe perfect language acquisition.</p>

Technology-Based Literacy Approach for English Language Learners

2013 ◽  
pp. 723-740
Author(s):  
Erin L. White
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Everyday Classroom

There is a growing need to implement an alternative and viable solution in U.S. K-12 schools that will address the ever-growing gap that the rapidly growing English Language Learner (ELL) population presents. This chapter examines various technology-based tools and their potential impact. These technology-based solutions could help to alleviate an already taxed educational system, as well as significantly aid in improving and increasing English language acquisition among the nation’s K-12 ELL population. A review of recent research provides evidence and a strong foundation that supports the integration of these solutions. An ELL Design Quadrant ensures that one follows best practices when integrating technology, and a practical applications section presents examples of contemporary technology with accompanying instructional strategies that educators can utilize in the everyday classroom. Throughout the chapter, references to language acquisition and learning theories provide the evidence and background knowledge necessary to integrate technology into the ELL literacy curriculum, based on sound judgment.

Technology-Based Literacy Approach for English Language Learners

2013 ◽  
pp. 263-279
Author(s):  
Erin L. White
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Literacy Curriculum ◽  
English Language Acquisition ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Everyday Classroom

There is a growing need to implement an alternative and viable solution in U.S. K-12 schools that will address the ever-growing gap that the rapidly growing English Language Learner (ELL) population presents. This chapter examines various technology-based tools and their potential impact. These technology-based solutions could help to alleviate an already taxed educational system, as well as significantly aid in improving and increasing English language acquisition among the nation’s K-12 ELL population. A review of recent research provides evidence and a strong foundation that supports the integration of these solutions. An ELL Design Quadrant ensures that one follows best practices when integrating technology, and a practical applications section presents examples of contemporary technology with accompanying instructional strategies that educators can utilize in the everyday classroom. Throughout the chapter, references to language acquisition and learning theories provide the evidence and background knowledge necessary to integrate technology into the ELL literacy curriculum, based on sound judgment.

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