6. Study Abroad as a Context for Learning English as an International Language: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 136-154
Author(s):  
Àngels Llanes
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
International Language ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GRADUATES’ JOB PREFERENCES: A CASE STUDY ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER TEACHERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aji Budi Rinekso ◽  
Nurin Afifah ◽  
Ari Nur Widyantoro
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
English Education ◽  
Education Department ◽  
International Language ◽  
Teaching Situation ◽  
Career Prospect ◽  
Learning English

The demands of English as an international language keep increasing along the time. Through time, the needs for learning English vary from for different purposes. Then the realization came to the surface that not all groups of learners need to learn general English. Thus, the design of English courses is developed for specific purposes as they are best known as English for Specific Purpose (ESP). The needs for learning English in specific purpose enable English teachers to pose themselves in different challenges other than in formal education. This paper aims at investigating the motivations of some English Education Department graduates for working as English instructors at English courses. The qualitative data was obtained by conducting the interview on some English instructors in Swift English School in Yogyakarta. After analyzing the data, it was found that despite its challenges, some English Education graduates prefer to work in English courses to regular schools. With all of the privileges of working in an English course, some general motivations underlie their working preferences. Among of the factors are flexible teaching situation, more chances for improving personal competence, higher salary and moderate career prospect.

scholarly journals Critical Teacher Talk: Successful English for Academic Purposes Classroom Practices in a Global Campus

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 967-983
Author(s):  
Namsook Kim
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Practices ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Teacher Talk ◽  
International Higher Education ◽  
Language Pedagogy ◽  
International Language ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Learning English

Drawn on the sociocultural paradigm, I examined teacher-student communication with emphasis on teacher’s talk and its role on international students’ learning English as a Second Language in an English for Academic Purposes classroom in a global campus in the U.S. Developmental data analyses of class observations, teacher and student interviews, and documents led to finding multidimensional characteristics of Critical Teacher Talk (CTT). I also found evidence of the role of CTT on production-process-affective aspects of learning English as an International Language. The findings further shed insights on the need to train and practice Critical International Language Pedagogy with the triadic principles—transnational culture building, critical caring, and authentic learning—among international higher education educators and teachereducators.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Grammatical Errors in Song Lyrics

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Lulu Jola Uktolseja
Keyword(s):  
English Learners ◽  
Auxiliary Verbs ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Verb Agreement ◽  
International Language ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Conditional Sentence ◽  
Song Lyrics ◽  
Sentence Subject ◽  
Learning English

Learning English is important in this era. English as an international language will be used globally to build up the relation and connection with the other countries. English has a lot of grammar elements that are very important to note in order to be used appropriately. In Indonesian, we do not know so many grammatical elements so that when learning English mistakes in grammar are common. It also becomes very critical if English learners cannot distinguish every word or sentence that is heard through movie or music. This research is a descriptive research. In this research, the data is a kind of text, thus the writer uses the documentation technique. The steps of doing this research are: Identifying, Classifying, Interpreting, Describing, and Concluding: the writer finds the conclusion and gives the suggestions. The result of this research, there are several grammatical errors in songs such as Conditional Sentence, Subject-Verb Agreement, Pronoun, Negator and Auxiliary Verbs.

scholarly journals Chinese nurses’ perceived impact of international educational experiences and cultural beliefs following a 1-year study abroad program: an exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Debra M. Wolf ◽  
Hui-Xin Wu ◽  
Kathleen Spadaro ◽  
Diane F. Hunker
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Personal Impact ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Study Abroad Program

AbstractObjectivesTo examine the perceived impact of international educational experiences and cultural beliefs before and after completing a 1-year Masters of Science in Nursing program.MethodsAn exploratory study was conducted among Chinese nurses studying abroad in a private medium-sized university in the United States. The 27-item electronic pre-survey was administered within 1 week of starting the program and the post-survey was administered 1 year later at the completion of the program.ResultsMajority of participants (n = 25) were female, 23–36 years of age. Findings revealed that the perceived impact of international educational experiences assessed at the start of the program was similar to the perceived impact measured at the end of the 1-year program, suggesting that the students learned and experienced what they anticipated. There was a significant impact on cultural beliefs from the start of the program compared with the end of the program suggesting that a 1-year study abroad program does influence cultural beliefs.ConclusionsUnderstanding what is important to provide in a study abroad program and providing the educational experiences identified by students as impactful are avenues to help host universities best develop their programs. Findings suggested that the 1-year program can influence foreign students’ cultural beliefs, yet the professional and personal impact of this change warrants further study.

scholarly journals An Evaluative Study of Memorization as a Strategy for Learning English

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Khalid Sabie Khamees
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Cognitive Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Strategy ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Evaluative Study ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
High Level ◽  
Learning English

This exploratory study elicits learners’ views regarding the utility of using memorization as a strategy for learning English. It exclusively investigates the extent of learners’ use of the memorization strategy, the reasons that motivate them to memorize, the problems they encounter and the techniques they resort to to overcome these problems. 66 undergraduate participants answered a thirty-item questionnaire. The results revealed that most efficient as well as inefficient learners used the memorization strategy mainly for learning vocabulary, definitions, and literary texts. They were in favour of using this strategy because it helps them improve their achievements in English. It was found that understanding should be given priority over the memorization activity. Learners who adopt this strategy often forget what they memorized, could not differentiate between important and unimportant information, and were incompetent to make inferences. It can be concluded that memorization is a low-level cognitive strategy that can be used among other high- level cognitive strategies in the process of learning English.

scholarly journals Facilitating reflection in teletandem through automatically generated conversation metrics and playback video

2021 ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Aparajita Dey-Plissonneau ◽  
Hyowon Lee ◽  
Michael Scriney ◽  
Alan F. Smeaton ◽  
Vincent Pradier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Review ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Learning English

This pilot study focuses on a tool called L2L that allows second language (L2) learners to visualise and analyse their Zoom interactions with native speakers. L2L uses the Zoom transcript to automatically generate conversation metrics and its playback feature with timestamps allows students to replay any chosen portion of the conversation for post-session reflection and self-review. This exploratory study investigates a seven-week teletandem project, where undergraduate students from an Irish university learning French (B2) interacted with their peers from a French university learning English (B2+) via Zoom. The data collected from a survey (N=43) and semi-structured interviews (N=35) show that the quantitative conversation metrics and qualitative review of the synchronous content helped raise students’ confidence levels while engaging with native speakers. Furthermore, it allowed them to set tangible goals to improve their participation, and be more aware of what, why, and how they are learning.

scholarly journals GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

2019 ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Om Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Communication And Technology ◽  
Learning English

In the present era of rapid civilization, integration of Information Communication and Technology ICT make teaching and learning more innovative, creative, and learner centric through the use of websites and Web 2.0 tools i.e. TED, Moodle, Google Classroom and so on. Department of English, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh has implemented Google Classroom for English language learning. However, it's important to know students' attitude towards the use of Google Classroom for English language learning. Here, researchers will share the questionnaire among students and will analyse the data to know students' approach towards learning English language through Google Classroom. Here, it has been attempted to demonstrate the advantages of utilizing Google Classroom in English language learning.

scholarly journals Analysis of Variety of Learning Difficulties in Indonesian Language Education Students on English Language Courses at University of Ma'arif Nu Kebumen

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alek Andika ◽  
Endah Mitsalina
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Study Program ◽  
International Language ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
The Government ◽  
Asean Economic Community ◽  
Learning English

Mastery of English as an international language is a necessity at this time. Indonesia as a member of the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) should properly prepare for this challenge by preparing a capable and skilled generation of the nation. English is an international language that is very important for communication and connecting people with the world in various aspects including education. The government shows its seriousness in improving English language skills to the nation's generation, namely by requiring English at the educational level. In reality, there are various difficulties faced by students when learning English, especially in learners / students who are not from the English department called ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Learners. This study aims to explore deeper into the variety of difficulties faced by students in learning English in students of Indonesian Language Education Study Program at FKIP University of Ma'arif NU Kebumen. This study uses a qualitative approach with questionnaire instruments, observation and in-depth interview. Analysis of research data was carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that research subjects face a variety of difficulties learning English, namely: 1) lack of student confidence, 2) students rarely use English in daily life and, 3) lack of vocabulary mastery.

scholarly journals The Influence of Students' Mastery of Vocabulary on Paraphrasing Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muslih
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
International Language ◽  
The World ◽  
Primary Instrument ◽  
Learning English

Some countries much use English as an international language all over the world. Unfortunately, the use of English in some countries is different from each other.  In this case, Indonesia uses English as a foreign language. There are four English skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The mastery of vocabulary is a vital aspect in learning a language; we will not be able to speak to read, and write any language if we do not master it in vocabulary. Therefore, vocabulary has an essential role because it is his primary instrument of language. The student's mastery of English vocabulary is still low. Some factors that cause why the students' vocabulary is still low are the teacher's technique that does not motivate students in learning English. Instrument of the collecting data used by the writer is observation, interview, and test. In doing research, the writer uses a quantitative approach. It means that the data being obtained are presented by number and then interpreted by using statistical analysis. The conclusion of the research is the application of mastery of vocabulary on ability in making paraphrase. It is is know the result the student' of the mastery of vocabulary (X variable) in the average of 71.142 and the result the students' of ability in making paraphrase (Y variable) in the average of 68.00. Correlation of C variable on Y variable showing 0.418%. It means that 0.418 is enough to influence the correlation between applying the students' mastery of vocabulary on their ability to make paraphrase.

scholarly journals Pendampingan Penguatan Literasi Bahasa Inggris Anak melalui “Multiple Stories-Reading”

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Nuna Mustikawati Dewi ◽  
Lulut Widyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Story Reading ◽  
New Words ◽  
International Language ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
English Literacy ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Novel Words ◽  
Learning English

<p>English as an international language is needed for community to socialize each other. That is why learning English is important, formal and informal, for young learners to achieve the target of learning English in accordance with curriculum demands. For this reason, it is necessary to apply joyful learning for young learners. <em>Multiple Stories-reading</em> is one of the great methodsto be implemented through several stages: stimuli through novel words, stories and illustrations, followed by story exposure (story reading and listening), Animation task (integration of new words), Phonological recall and Definition of words. This community service in Jatisari village, Mijen Semarang, was aimed  to help the young learners, to improve their English language skills by strengthening English literacy through multiple stories-reading. It was preceded by observation, and the implementation of this method was carried out by socialization, the preparation stage, and the implementation phase. The results of the application method were as followed:  they got new vocabulary from various kinds of stories, and obtained directly by them through transferring ideas, values, characters, good-bad and ideologies.</p><p> </p><p>Bahasa Inggris sebagai salah satu bahasa internasional diperlukan dalam masyarakat untuk saling bersosialisasi. Oleh karena itulah diperlukan pembelajaran yang baik, formal dan informal, sejak anak-anak agar tercapai target pembelajaran bahasa Inggris sesuai dengan tuntutan kurikulumm. Untuk itulah diperlukan penerapan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan untuk anak-anak (young learners). Multiple Stories-reading merupakan salah astu metode yang bisa diterapkan untuk anak-anak melalui beberapa tahapan yaitu: stimuli melalui novel words, stories dan ilustrasi, dilanjutkan dengan story exposure (pembacaan cerita dan anak-anak mendengarkan), animasi task (integrasi kata-kata baru yang didengar), dan phonological recall (pengulangan cara membaca), serta definisi kata-kata. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat di desa Jatisari, Mijen Semarang, bertujuan untuk membantu masyarakat, khususnya anak-anak dalam rangka meningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris dengan penguatan literasi Bahasa Inggris melalui ‘multiple stories-reading. Dengan didahului dengan observasi, implementasi metode ini dilaksanakan dengan diawali dengan sosialisasi, tahap persiapan, dan tahap pelaksanaan. Hasil dari penerapan metode ini antara lain; anak-anak mendapatkan kosa-kata baru dari berbagai macam cerita, dengan diperoleh langsung oleh mereka melalui transfer ide, nilai, karakter, baik-buruk dan ideologi.</p>

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