scholarly journals Learning English Language in Authentic Settings: A Case Study with Foundation Level Students in Oman

2018 ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Van Louis Lo ◽  
Asma Al Aufi ◽  
Samir Mohand Cherif
Keyword(s):  
English 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 Role of Siraiki in Teaching/Learning English at Graduation Level: A Case Study from the Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (I) ◽  
pp. 532-543
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Zahoor Hussain ◽  
Noshaba Younus
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
English Language ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning English

The focus of the present research was to find out the Role of Siraiki Language in Teaching/Learning English Language at graduation Level. By this study the researcher attempted to expose the intentions for which the students and instructors make use of Siraiki in their English language classroom inside and outside activities and in the same way, to show the actions and the situations in which they select for not using their L1. To explore a clear comprehension of the current subject matter, the research targeted on the 577 students and the 156 teachers. Data was collected through questionnaires. The data was examined through SPSS (statistical package for social sciences) 23 version. Data were inspected using descriptive analysis, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), T-Test and Cronbach's alpha. The findings of the present study showed that the students and the teachers indicated highly positive perceptions concerning the use of Siraiki language in EFL classroom.

scholarly journals The Practices and Obstacles of English Language Teaching in Intellectual Disability Classroom: A Case Study at Special School (SLB) in Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Dalilan ◽  
Eka Sartika ◽  
Deyana Indah Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Learning English

Individuals with disabilities learn with difficulties such as physical, emotional, mental, and social deficiencies. In a limited physical and mental condition, they are faced with problems in learning, particularly in learning English. This study aims at revealing practices and obstacles in learning English in an intellectual disability classroom that affected the teaching practices. A case study method was used in this study. This study's participants were two teachers at SLB-C Tuna Grahita Palembang selected by a typical sampling technique. The observation and interview were used to collect data regarding realized practices and obstacles in teaching English to students with intellectual disabilities. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The study results indicated that English language teaching practices in intellectual disability classrooms were similar to the regular ones but more oriented to students' needs. The obstacles of English language teaching were affected by intellectual disability students' limitations in writing, reading, speaking, listening skills, and heterogeneous ability.

PENERAPAN METODE WSM PADA FAKTOR PENYEBAB RENDAHNYA MINAT MAHASISWA DALAM BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Friskila Parhusip ◽  
Dedy Hartama ◽  
Zulaini Masruroh Nasution
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Weighted Sum ◽  
Test Results ◽  
International Language ◽  
Method Student ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Learning English

English is one of the important components in realizing a quality college and being an international language means the language that will be used when conducting conversations between countries or nations. To realize a quality college, STIKOM Tunas Bangsa began to impose an increase in learning English. However, this was found to be an obstacle, namely the low interest of students in learning English. In this study will be determined the factors that are the main reason for the low interest of students in learning English. Data inputted based on the results of the questionnaire with the STIKOM Tunas Bangsa case study, then processed using the Weighted Sum Model (WSM) method by determining the alternatives to be used as reference in retrieval. decisions, namely, the level of difficulty, the level of understanding, environmental factors, and the role of the lecturer. The test results show that the WSM method is able to produce factors of low student interest in learning English based on the required criteriaKeywords: English Language, Decision Support System, WSM Method, Student Interest.

scholarly journals English for IT purposes: Moroccan Ethical Hackers as a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Lamiae Benchekroune
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Attitudes Towards Learning

This paper seeks to discuss the theme of English for IT purposes. In particular, this research article aims to highlight the role that English language might play for the cybersecurity experts.  Two research objectives were fixed. First, to explore Moroccan cybersecurity specialists' attitudes towards learning English; and second, to sift the learning strategies Moroccan ethical hackers use in order to learn English. In terms of the angle from which the topic was addressed, a mixed design approach was deployed. A questionnaire was designed and administered among 55 participants. The results of the study revealed that Moroccan ethical hackers reflected that they are alert towards the necessity of learning English via both their convictions as well as the learning strategies that they use. In light of the findings, some implications are given.

scholarly journals Learning English language and culture through idioms: a case study at Kabardino-Balkarian State University

XLinguae ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
Svetlana Kh. Bitokova ◽  
Asiyat K. Kardanova ◽  
Madina A. Shardanova ◽  
Rosina A. Efendieva ◽  
Larisa Ch. Dzaseszeva
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
State University ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Learning English

scholarly journals EXPLORING MOBILE APPLICATION AND THEIR USAGE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-66
Author(s):  
Natalia Anggrarini ◽  
Ida Yulianawati
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Learning English

The digital era is undeniable. Communication all over the world runs with the involvement of digital devices. For widespread information, mobile phones such as smartphones play an essential role in learning media, especially in learning English. In learning English as a foreign language, smartphones provide a variety of features to support the learning process. These potential features benefit the students so they can help themselves in improving their ability, especially in the English language. This study explored the kind of mobile application suggested by the teachers to help their students learn English. By conducting a case study, this study covered a variety of mobile applications and their use in the learning activity. About eight teachers from different senior high schools in Indramayu participated in this study. A questionnaire were distributed to the participants to collect the data; then, it was analyzed qualitatively. 

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