scholarly journals A STUDY OF ENGLISH COMMUNICATION PROBLEM BETWEEN NON-THAI AND THAI CO-WORKERS IN LUTHERAN CHURCH IN MUKDAHAN AND UBON RATCHATHANI AREAS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-137
Author(s):  
SupornneeJampa ◽  
Nutprapha Dennis
Keyword(s):  
First Language ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Thai Language ◽  
Lutheran Church ◽  
Communication Problem ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study investigated English communication problem between non-Thai and Thai co-workers in Lutheran church. The study focused on the problems of English listening and speaking skills. The questionnaires were used to collect the data. The data analysis was presented in descriptive statistic. The research findings: 40 Thais and 13 non-Thai co-workers were more female than male in respondents of the study. Most of the Thai co-workers have previously graduated with a bachelor’s degree. There were 38.46% of the non-Thais have previously graduated with bachelor’s degree. There were 76.92% of the non-Thais come from Norway and they do not use English as a first language. Most of non-Thai respondents used Thai language communicated with Thai co-workers. The English communication problems exist between Thai and non-Thai co-workers at their work. The most difficult English skill for Thai co-workers was speaking whereas for non-Thais, it was the listening skill in communication. All of Thai co-workers often have problems in both listening and speaking skills. The major problems in communication were accent/pronunciation, using correct grammar and using appropriate words. Whereas foreigners communicated with Thai co-workers, there were major problems with understanding Thai co-workers’ accent/pronunciation of English.

scholarly journals Consonant Cluster Acquisition by L2 Thai Speakers

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apichai Rungruang
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
First Language ◽  
P Value ◽  
Consonant Cluster ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

Attempts to account for consonant cluster acquisition are always made into two aspects. One is transfer of the first language (L1), and another is markedness effects on the developmental processes in second language acquisition. This study has continued these attempts by finding out how well Thai university students were able to perceive English onset and coda clusters when they were second year and fourth year students. This paper also aims to investigate Thai speakers’ opinions about their listening and speaking skills, and whether their course subjects enhanced their performance. To fulfil the first objective, a pretest and posttest were launched to measure how the 34 Thai participants were able to identify 40 onset and 120 coda clusters at different periods of time. The statistical findings show that even though their overall scores in the fourth year were higher than those in the second year, there was no statistically significant difference in both major types of clusters [t = -1.29; p value >0.05 in onsets; t = -0.28; p value >0.05 in codas]. The Thai participants performed slightly better in onset (84% / 86%) than in coda (70% / 71%). To complete the second objective of the study, a 24-item questionnaire was distributed to the participants. The responses indicated positive opinions about their listening and speaking skills and the English courses they took in a four-year study. However, they still had difficulty identifying some English consonant clusters even though those were widely used or found. Finally, most participants claimed that English Phonetics and Phonology Course was one of the significant course subjects instrumental in establishing their fundamental knowledge of how to pronounce English words and develop their listening skill as well.

scholarly journals Effetiveness of Zahorik Model in the Acquisition of Listening and Speaking Skills in the Light of the Motivation toward Learning Arabic among the Seventh Grade Students in Jordan

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 258
Author(s):  
Amal A. Wasas ◽  
Adnan S. Al. Abed
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study aimed at measuring the effectiveness of Zahorik Model in the acquisition of listening and speaking skills in the light of the motivation toward learning Arabic, among the seventh grade students in Jordan. The subjects of this study were selected purposely from the seventh grade students of a high school in Amman-Jordan. Two classes were selected randomly, one with (26) students, was assigned as an experimental group, where the other of (26) students, was assigned as a control group. Two tests were developed, one for the listening skill, and the other one for the speaking skill. A scale to measure the motivation toward learning Arabic was also developed. All validity and reliability indicators were obtained for these instruments. The results showed statistical differences in listening and speaking skills, for seventh graders, attributed to the method of teaching in favor of the experimental groups. The result also showed statistical differences in the speaking skill attributed to the interaction between the method and motivation toward learning Arabic, but showed no statistical differences in listening skill attributed to the interaction between the method and motivation toward learning Arabic. A set of recommendations were concluded in the light of these findings. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Metode Storytelling Berbantuan LCD Proyektor Terhadap Keterampilan Menyimak Dan Berbicara Peserta Didik SDN 64 Malaka Kabupaten Maros

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Hastuti Hastuti ◽  
Muhammad Yunus ◽  
Asdar Asdar
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Story Telling ◽  
First Semester ◽  
School Year ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

Penelitian ini bertujuan, untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh penerapan metode story telling berbantuan LCD proyektor terhadap keterampilan menyimak peserta didik SDN 64 Malaka Kabupaten Maros, (2) pengaruh penerapan metode story telling berbantuan LCD proyektor terhadap keterampilan berbicara peserta didik SDN 64 Malaka Maros, dan (3) pengaruh penerapan metode storytelling berbantuan LCD proyektor terhadap keterampilan menyimak, dan keterampilan berbicara secara terpadu peserta didik SDN 64 Malaka Kabupaten Maros. Subjek penelitian ini, adalah peserta didik kelas V SDN 64 Malaka semester I tahun ajaran 2020/2021 dengan jumlah peserta didik 19 orang yang terdiri atas 11 orang laki-laki dan 8 orang perempuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa,  metode story telling berbantuan proyektor dapat berpengaruh terhadap keterampilan menyimak, keterampilan berbicara, dan keterampilan menyimak dan berbicara secara terpadu. Hal ini dibuktikan,  dengan adanya nilai pos test pada peserta didik, nilai ketuntasan belajar nilai postest keterampilan menyimak 72,11% yang sebelumnya pada pelaksanaan pretest (tes awal) hanya sebesar 66,63%, nilai ketuntasan belajar nilai postest keterampilan berbicara 73,53% yang sebelumnya pada pelaksanaan pretest (tes awal) hanya sebesar 64,11%, nilai ketuntasan belajar nilai postest keterampilan menyimak dan berbicara secara terpadu 75,95% yang sebelumnya pada pelaksanaan pretest (tes awal) hanya sebesar 68,42%. Dengan demikian, metode story telling berbantuan LCD proyektor dapat berpengaruh terhadap nilai keterampilan menyimak, keterampilan berbicara, dan keterampilan menyimak, dan keterampilan berbicara secara terpadu. This study aims to determine:(1) the effect of the implementation of storytelling method assisted with LCD projectors on the listening skill of students in SDN 64 Malacca, Maros Regency, (2) the effect of the implementation of storytelling method assisted with LCD projectors on the speaking skill of students in SDN 64 Malacca, Maros Regency, and ( 3) the effect of the implementation of storytelling method assisted with LCD projectors on listening and speaking skills of students simultanously in SDN 64 Malaka, Maros Regency. The subjects of this studying were students in grade V SDN 64 Malacca in the first semester of 2020/2021 school year with 19 students consisting of 11 boys, and 8 girls. The results showed that the projector-assisted storytelling method can affect listening skill, speaking skill, and listening and speaking skills in an integrated manner. This is evidenced by the presence of post-test scores of students. Post-test score for listening skill was 72.11% while previously in the pre-test it was only 66.63%. Post-test score for speaking skill was 73.53% while previously in the pre-test it was only 64.11%. The posttest value of listening and speaking skills in an integrated manner was 75.95% while previously in the pretest it was only 68.42%. Thus, the LCD projector-assisted story telling method can affect the scores of listening skill, speaking skill, listening and speaking skills in an integrated manner.

Improving Communicative Competence Levels of Pre-Service Teachers Through Spoken-Based Reflection Instruction

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110445
Author(s):  
Chinaza Solomon Ironsi
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learners ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study investigated the use of spoken-reflection instruction to improve the communicative competence level of English as Foreign Language learners in a second language acquisition classroom. A listening and speaking test was administered before and after the study to determine the participants’ level of speaking competence. A quantitative research design was adopted for the study. A 3-credit unit language course was designed and implemented for the study. The course was built on the core principles of reflective practice. Participants were taught using the normal language teaching method and spoken-based reflection instruction. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 65 English as Foreign Language learners who willingly participated in the study. At the end of the course, a questionnaire was used to obtain information from the participants about their perceptions of using spoken-based reflection instruction to improve their speaking skills. In addition, participants were administered a Reflection-Listening, and Speaking Skills Test before and after each experimental phase to determine whether their listening and speaking skills had improved. Most learners found the use of spoken reflections to be a fun way to learn. However, they expressed anxiety about doing teacher-student reflection because they felt intimidated by the presence of their language teacher, although sending recordings of their reflections to their teachers was more convenient than interacting with them on a one-to-one basis.

scholarly journals SIGNIFICASE AND ROLE OF TEACHING LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN ENGLISH.

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (11) ◽  
pp. 105-107
Author(s):  
Nargiza Akhmadjonovna Abdullayeva ◽  
◽  
Mashxura Kobuljonovna Shoxidova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

scholarly journals Teaching English in India —The Use of Technologically Enhanced Realia in the Classroom

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Priya K. Nair
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Native Speakers Of English ◽  
Listening And Speaking ◽  
Speaking Skills

In India acquisition of English language is imperative if one wants to sell oneself in the increasingly competitive job market. With a booming population the nation is filled with educated, technologically literate youth. English is not merely a foreign language in India. As India is separated by a plethora of languages knowledge of English is imperative. As the teachers in India are not native speakers of English the language they teach is not free from errors. The articulation is quite problematic as the mother tongue influence is quite pronounced. Technology helps to reduce these errors. Movies as a tool can enhance the listening and speaking skills of our students. It is quite boring to work with disembodied voices and the recorded conversations available in language labs do not sustain the learner’s interest. However learners are often forced to listen to recorded conversations of people they never see, the conversation is often stilted and contemporary idiom is hardly used. However, a completely new dimension to aural practice can be added in the classroom by using movies. <br /><p><strong> </strong></p>

scholarly journals Approaching Listening and Speaking Skills Using Online to Facilitate Interactive Learning from Students’ Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Sheema Liza Idris ◽  
Puteri Rohani Megat-Abdul-Rahim ◽  
Zarinatun Ilyani Abdul Rahman ◽  
Mohamed Syafiq Ya Shaq ◽  
Nur Farhana Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Listening And Speaking

Abstract: Teaching and learning process is constantly transforming due to the ever-increasing globalization. In the educational sector the use of information and communication technology (ICT) is constantly changing due to the increasing trend in globalization. This has resulted in the change and transformation the facet of education in this 21st century. The various usage of technologies and other forms of learning materials that have been extensively used has created a medium where students able to be interactive because it is learner centred, and the environment of online learning is more open and flexible. However, several studies showed that students prefer traditional classroom more because they would prefer face-to-face communication with their instructor. Thus, this study intends to explore the perspective of learning listening and speaking using online among L2 learners. A total number of 102 university students at UiTM Perak Branch took part in this study. They were instructed to answer a set of questionnaires which was created using google document. From the findings the students reported that they do see the benefits of online learning. In addition, they found learning through this interactive medium as interesting and provide them space to progress at their own pace in learning. However, this does not portray students’ eagerness in which may be due to several factors.  This study is hoped to able to highlight the positive aspects of using online as an alternative to the traditional way of teaching listening and speaking.    Keywords: Interactive Learning, Listening Skill, Online Learning, Second language learners, Speaking Skill.

scholarly journals Teknik-teknik yang Fungsional dalam Memadukan Pembelajaran Keterampilan Berbahasa Lisan Bahasa Indonesia di Tingkat SLTP

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emidar Emidar
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Story Retelling ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Integrated Practice ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Spoken Language Skills ◽  
Listening And Speaking

The discussion of this paper is about simple and practical techniques of in integrating the teaching of Indonesian spoken language skills (listening and speaking) at Junior High School. The focus of teaching is developing speaking skill. The techniques are description technique, comprehension question, continuing story, series of story, retelling the story, guessing pictured story, giving clues and role playing. Keywords: speaking skill, listening skill, technique, integrated, practice, teaching learning process, Indonesian lesson

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