Captioned Television Videotapes: Effects of Visual Support on Second Language Comprehension

1993 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. L. Markham
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Comprehension ◽  
Visual Images ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Student Comprehension ◽  
Visual Support ◽  
Audio Track ◽  
Audio Video ◽  
Video Material

This study examined the effects of captioned video material on ESL student comprehension with videotaped episodes presenting both low and high audio/video correlation as defined by Garza (1991). Prior research has been restricted to high audio/video correlation material in which the audio track was strongly supported by the video portion (visual images). A total of thirty-seven advanced and thirty-four intermediate ESL students participated in the experiment. The results revealed that both groups were able to recall significantly more idea units ( p < .01) when the captions were available with the episode presenting a low level of visual support (low audio/video correlation). Conversely, caption availability did not substantially improve student recall with the episode presenting a high audio/video correlation.

A Study on Students' Problems in ESL Writing Classes in the Arts College/ Kuwait University

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mona Salem Rashed
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
First Language ◽  
Word Choice ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Esl Writing ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
The Arts ◽  
The Difference ◽  
At Home

This paper discusses the influence of the first language (Arabic) on the second language (English) in the writing pieces of ESL students in Arts College/ Kuwait University. Going over some writing papers taken from the students' work in class, the reader would notice a 'different English'. The overall layout of the paper, the ideas presentation, the personal expression, the syntax and word choice, the punctuation and other elements make this new language on students' papers. From papers written in class and at home, I conducted an analysis to see the difference between the two languages techniques, and to find solutions for that. I also interviewed students and they assured that Arabic has a massive influence on them. They disclosed that they read the topic in English, and think/analyze in Arabic. Some participants mentioned that their limited competence of vocabulary in English hindered them from expressing well on paper. Another group mentioned that the idea of 'being explanatory' prevailed their thinking while writing. They said that they wanted to explain their ideas well and repeatedly so that the reader/teacher would understand their points. They also had troubles in organizing the sentences according to the English paragraph style.

Working memory and second language comprehension and production: A meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 861-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared A. Linck ◽  
Peter Osthus ◽  
Joel T. Koeth ◽  
Michael F. Bunting
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Language Comprehension ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Learning Poetry: Attitudes and Challenges Faced by ESL Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Hafilah Zainal Abidin ◽  
Taufik Lock Kim Wai
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Selection Of

Learning literature, as part of the English Language Syllabus, has been practiced in many countries. In Malaysia, literature is incorporated as a component and an authentic means of learning the language with the hope that students acquire the desired language skills. However, poetry, one of the genres in the component, is the least favourable among students. This paper investigates students’ attitude towards learning poetry and the challenges they encountered learning poetry. Data from 120 respondents were collected through questionnaire and interviews. The findings revealed that the selection of texts for poetry in the literature component and teacher’s methodology play a role in cultivating students' interest in learning not only the language but also the context, culture, and values as well as inculcating a positive attitude towards learning poetry in second language acquisition.

scholarly journals Teaching Stress to ESL Students

IIUC Studies ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 123-132
Author(s):  
Gazi Shahadat Hossain ◽  
Sawsan Tarannum
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Stress Pattern ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Language Students

In English conversation, people use their voice as a complex instrument. As they use sound systems of their languages, their pronunciation usually produces infinite variations of meaning. This variation made by stress on particular syllable or word creates confusion in the minds of the ESL (English as a Second Language) students in identifying the correct meaning of the word. So it is essential for ESL students to be familiar with English stress pattern. This essay will highlight the meaning and role of stress, the ways of raising awareness among the students and the techniques of teaching it in the classroom. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/iiucs.v6i0.12253 IIUC Studies Vol.6 2010: 123-132

Sex differences in second language comprehension

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 434-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabitha W. Payne ◽  
Richard Lynn
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Language Comprehension
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