scholarly journals Introduction

2018 ◽  
pp. 242-246
Author(s):  
Jo Mynard ◽  
Diego Mideros ◽  
Christine O’Leary
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
International Association ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Learner Identity ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Identity And Agency ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Students

The most recent Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (or International Association of Applied Linguistics / AILA) Congress took place in July, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro. As part of the congress the Research Network on Learner Autonomy (ReNLA) held a symposium entitled “Learner autonomy in today’s developed and developing world” on July 25th, 2017. The AILA ReNLA focuses on learner autonomy in foreign/second language learning and teaching. It also includes a variety of sub-topics such as learner development, learner identity and agency, self-access and advising, learning beyond the classroom, e-learning and teacher autonomy. With about 500 members from all around the world, RenLA facilitates networking for academics and research students in the field.

scholarly journals Why should a Business English Teacher be a Constructivist Teacher?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Joanna Lempart
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Business English ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
The Difference

The article provides some considerations related to the issue of learning and teaching Business English in Poland. It explains the difference between Business English, General English and English for Specific Purposes. The main aim of it is to present the characteristics of the Constructivist Business English Teachers. In order to this the constructivist approach to second language learning and teaching is briefly presented and a few. valuable suggestions are provided on how to it can be employed in Business English teaching.

Pronunciation among adult Indigenous language learners

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya Bird
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Indigenous Language ◽  
Coast Salish ◽  
Learning And Teaching

Abstract This paper describes the features that set adult Indigenous language learning apart from other types second language learning, examining in particular the role that unique teaching and learning contexts might play in the acquisition of pronunciation. As a case study, the pronunciation of SENĆOŦEN (Coast Salish) /t’/ is compared across four groups of speakers, including two groups of adult learners. Acoustic analysis shows that /t’/, described as a weak ejective in previous work, is now consistently realized as a strong ejective, especially among learners and teachers. These findings are discussed with reference to factors relevant to language learning and teaching in general, as well as to ones relevant to Indigenous language learning and teaching in particular.

Natural Pedagogy in Second Language Learning and Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 1083-1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwight Atkinson ◽  
Elena Shvidko
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Natural Pedagogy
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