Translation as a Teaching Tool in EFL Classes at the University Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prof. Dr. Hussein Ali Ahmad Ali ◽  
Dr. Idrees Ali Hasan Ali ◽  
Yaseen Alzeebaree
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
University Level ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The current research aims at studying students’ attitudes towards the instructors’ use oftranslation in EFL classes at university level. It hypothesizes that students have a positiveattitude towards instructors’ use of such a means. The research is limited to a sample of47 male and female 2nd year students at the department of English language, college ofLanguages, Nawroz University during the academic year 2020-2021. To study thesample’s attitudes, a questionnaire that subsumes (20) relevant items has been designedand administered to the sample of students. The results show that students have positiveattitudes towards their instructors use of translation in English as a Foreign language (EFL)classes at university level. In the light of such results, some recommendations have beenput forward.

scholarly journals The Use of Technological Gadgets by English Language Students: A Study at University Level in Southern Punjab Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (IV) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Abdul Khaliq ◽  
Muhammad Raes ◽  
Rasheed Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
University Level ◽  
Language Students

Using technological gadgets for the learning process is now important. Information technology playsan important role in the study of English as a foreign language. The current study determines theadvantages and ease of use of technological devices offered by South Punjab Universities as teachingaids. The study also looked at student fulfillment and emphasized the difficulties met by English-speaking pupils in using these means. It was a blended technique study in which a survey was appliedto collect the data. Members were 170 male and female understudies from the Faculty of English andTranslation Studies. The discoveries show that technical gadgets are exceptionally helpful and adaptableto utilize. The understudies were happy with the innovative hardware. Unexpectedly, a few understudiesannounced encountering various issues, like web issues, absence of abilities, and absence of directionprograms. Ends and suggestions on the utilization of these assets are given.

scholarly journals Hochschulgermanistik in Oberschlesien – Sprachstand und Motivation der Germanistikstudierenden der Schlesischen Universität Katowice

2019 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 309-326
Author(s):  
Mariusz Jakosz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Current Status ◽  
German Studies ◽  
Upper Silesia ◽  
Language Level ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

Das Germanistikstudium in Polen ist seit einiger Zeit von einer merklichen Krise betroffen, was mit der stark abnehmenden Zahl der Lernenden und Studierenden im Bereich des Deutschen als Fremdsprache einhergeht. Im Beitrag wird zunächst der aktuelle Status des Deutschen als Fremdsprache in Polen umrissen. Dann geht der Autor auf die gegenwärtige Situation der polnischen Germanistik am Beispiel der Schlesischen Universität Katowice ein. Die Aufmerksamkeit richtet sich auf die Analyse der Ergebnisse eines grammatisch-lexikalischen Einstufungstests, der zum Zwecke der Sprachstandsdiagnose am Institut für Germanische Philologie zu Beginn des akademischen Jahres durchgeführt wird. Darüber hinaus verweist der Autor auf die Facetten der Lernmotivation anhand ausgewählter Sprachlernbiografien von Germanistikstudierenden.German studies at university level in Upper Silesia – students’ language level and motivation, taking the University of Silesia in Katowice as an exampleOne can notice quite a serious crisis that German studies in Poland have been facing for some time, which is connected with the fact that the number of those who learn German as a foreign language and the number of students of German are significantly dwindling. At the beginning of the article, the author describes the current status of German as a foreign language in Poland. Next, he discusses the present situation of academic German studies in Poland paying particular attention to the profile of German studies offered by the University of Silesia in Katowice. The researcher concentrates on the results of the vocabulary and grammar test that is administered at the Institute of German Studies at the beginning of the academic year in order to diagnose students’ language skills. Finally, the author shows various reasons for learning German and taking up German studies using selected language biographies of students.

scholarly journals Games in foreign language classrooms: Taiwanese students’ perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 159-174
Author(s):  
Natalia Tsai
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Language Games ◽  
Slavic Languages ◽  
Language Classrooms ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews

The study has been designed in order to answer the growing demand for systematic implementation of English language games into FL curriculum at the university level. The purpose of this paper is to analyse how Taiwan-based learners perceive the use of games in the classroom. The qualitative data has been obtained from in-depth interviews with three individuals majoring in EFL and Slavic languages. Among the main benefits of game-supported instruction, students mentioned breaking the routine and raising motivation, along with educational aspects related to introducing, reviewing, and testing the material. They also offered guidance for instructors who plan to deploy games in class. Their overall perception was very positive, which allows the conclusion that it is advisable to introduce games to a wider audience of Taiwanese students. If doing so really can raise motivation to master foreign languages and whether it will translate into measurable progress in Taiwanese students’ linguistic advancement is another issue worth future investigation.

Can-Do descriptors – Realigning English Language Curriculum at Higher Education Institution to CEFR

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Erda Wati Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Language Curriculum ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
The Common ◽  
The University

The Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) has become the standard used to describe and evaluate students’ command of a second or foreign language. It is an internationally acknowledged standard language proficiency framework which many countries have adopted such as China, Thailand, Japan and Taiwan. Malaysia Ministry of Education is aware and realise the need for the current English language curriculum to be validated as to reach the international standard as prescribed by the CEFR. The implementation of CEFR has begun at primary and secondary level since 2017 and now higher education institutions are urged to align their English Language Curriculum to CEFR as part of preparation in receiving students who have been taught using CEFR-aligned curriculum at schools by year 2022. This critical reflection article elucidates the meticulous processes that we have embarked on in re-aligning our English Language Curriculum to the standard and requirements of CEFR. The paper concludes with a remark that the alignment of the English curriculum at the university needs full support from the management in ensuring that all the stakeholders are fully prepared, informed and familiar with the framework.

scholarly journals The Academic Intrinsic Motivation and its Relationship with the Emotional Intelligence Level with a Sample of the Academic Overachievers and Underachievers of Najran University

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ragab Abbas Ibrahim ◽  
Weal Ameen AL-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Academic Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

<p>The research tackled the academic intrinsic motivation and its relationship with the emotional intelligence with a sample of the academic overachievers and underachievers of Najran University. The study population consisted of the students of Najran University who are enrolled in the University academic year 2015/2016, during the first semester in the various colleges. The study sample consisted of (423) male and female students; and the study instruments included the emotional IQ which consisted of (54) items, and the academic intrinsic motivation questionnaire, which consisted of (36) items, to identify the overall emotional intelligence degree and the motivation with the students. The results showed that the academic intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence degrees were high with the university students. Furthermore, the results showed a direct correlational, statistically significant relationship between the academic intrinsic motivation and the emotional intelligence; and there are statistically significant differences between the motivation and emotional intelligence among the academically outstanding and non-outstanding students.</p>

scholarly journals Pronunciation Errors of Letter “G” in English Language Made by Saudi Undergraduate Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Alqunayeer
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Loan Words ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
Academic Year

The primary goal of the present study is to identify the problematic areas in the pronunciation of the letter “g” in English written words made by Saudi female learners of English as a foreign language, and the reasons for the weakness associated with mispronunciation of English written words which contain this letter. The population of the study was the female students (90 students) and their English language teachers (12 teachers) at the Qassim University during the academic year (2014-2015). There were two types of instruments used in this study. The first was a pronunciation test for the student participants in order to investigate the problematic areas of pronouncing “g” in different environments in different words; and the second a questionnaire for the teacher participants to provide comprehensive data about the causes of these errors of pronouncing “g” committed by EFL female students at Qassim University. Ninety female students were included for the pronunciation test and 12 teachers were asked to answer the questionnaire. Simple percentage was used for analyzing the data of recording words (pronunciation test). Results of the students’ recording words revealed that the participants mispronounced “g” before nasals (68%). According to the results of the teachers’ responses to the questionnaire suggested many factors that can cause difficulties for students in terms of pronouncing “g” in English written words. According to them, these difficulties are concerned with reading difficulties, nonstandard spellings, letters that follow “g” (many of them may become combinations), loan words, orthography (no correspondence between the English alphabets and their sounds). The researcher offers recommendations that might help teachers and students to overcome and reduce these mispronunciations of this letter in English written words.

scholarly journals A Study on Vocabulary-Learning Problems Encountered by BA English Majors at the University Level of Education

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naeem Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
New Words ◽  
English Majors ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University

Proficiency in English language depends on the knowledge of its vocabulary possessed by the second and foreign language learners and even the native speakers. Though developing the vocabulary is vital, it poses several problems, especially, to non-native students of English. Students with a low vocabulary knowledge show weak academic performance in different courses related to the language skills, linguistics, literature, and translation at the university level of education. This study, in particular, aims to investigate the problems faced by English majors in learning the vocabulary at Prince Stattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) in Saudi Arabia. It also puts forward some vocabulary-learning strategies to minimize the potential problems. The data consist of the responses of 100 student-participants (undergraduates) randomly picked up from five different levels (four, five, six, seven, and eight) of 4-Year BA English Program at PSAU. This quantitative study uses an online questionnaire, as an instrument, to collect the data. The results reveal that the English majors at PSAU face several problems in learning the vocabulary such as knowing the meanings of new words, pronouncing new words, using new words correctly, memorizing and spelling new vocabulary and so on. To its contribution, this study emphasizes the importance of learning the English vocabulary, draws students’ attention towards it, highlights the problems encountered by students, and raises their awareness of the vocabulary. Future research may explore teachers’ perspectives on students’ vocabulary-learning problems and instructional methods implemented to teach the vocabulary in English language classrooms.

scholarly journals Identity and Participation Among the New Saudis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mongi Zidi ◽  
Turki Al-Shalaki ◽  
Talal Alsaif ◽  
Saeed Al-Dossary ◽  
Desouki Hamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Self ◽  
The West ◽  
National Belonging ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Social Transformations ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Low Rate

An exploratory study was conducted examining the problem of identity and participation among Saudi youth in light of social transformations. The project combined the quantitative and the qualitative curricula and relied on a field study using an electronic questionnaire with a sample of 1318 male and female students from the University of Hail and the participation of 120 students in focus groups during the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year. The research was based on a number of international and local studies and surveys, and its conclusions were compared with their outcomes. The study outlined a set of indicators that showed the growing expression of the national belonging of the Saudi state in the context of an Arab–Islamic civilisation, a moderate view of the West, a balanced vision of reconciling conservatism with a move towards more openness, and a sense of confidence in the state and in the self. The research also found that the low rate of social participation is matched by a full awareness of its importance and a desire to practise it. The study recommended strengthening the gains of young people and developing areas of participation in proportion to the aspirations of those individuals.

scholarly journals Effects of Bilingualism on Reading Fluency: An Analysis of Pausing Patterns of Iranian Learners of English as a Third Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zahra Banitalebi ◽  
Ali Akbar Jabbari ◽  
Shouket Ahmad Tilwani ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Razmi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Oral Proficiency ◽  
Bilingual Learners ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Third Language ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Significant Difference

Fluency is one of the most important components of oral proficiency, which can be affected by a number of variables including frequency, duration, and place of pause phenomena. The present study aimed at investigating the effect of bilingualism on learning a foreign language from the angle of fluency and pausing patterns by comparing the pausing patterns of monolingual (Persian speakers) and bilingual (Iranian Turkish speakers; L1: Turkish and L2: Persian) EFL learners. To this end, a sample of 40 male and female advanced EFL learners were selected from Yazd University and several English-language institutes. An English reading passage test was used to measure students’ fluency in terms of their pausing patterns in prepared mode of speech. As learners started to read the passage, their speeches were recorded. The collected data were analyzed by Praat software. The statistical analyses revealed a significant difference between monolingual and bilingual learners in the frequency, duration, and placement of the pauses they had produced while they were reading the English passage. The results showed that bilingual learners outperformed monolingual participants, suggesting the superiority of bilinguals in their pausing patterns. The implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of Creating an English Language Club on Intermediate Learners' Attitudes and Linguistic Achievement

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Ranwa Khorsheed ◽  
Dareen Assaf ◽  
Abdulaziz Al-Dammad
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Remedial Courses ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Short Films ◽  
Personal Skills ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Linguistic Achievement ◽  
The University ◽  
Oral Presentations

This paper discusses the efforts of a group of ELT instructors at a private Syrian university, Arab International University (AIU), to modify students' attitudes towards general English remedial courses at the Foreign Languages Center (FLC) of the university. After analyzing the results of a questionnaire distributed to clarify the students' linguistic needs and assess their motivation, it was concluded that most students preferred interactive language exercises to theoretical text book activities. Thus, the instructors have resorted to practical methods embodied in establishing an English language club that seeks to fulfill students' needs. The club focused on two motivational activities: reading tabloids and making documentary short films. Consequently, regular weekly sessions were organized to hold these activities. All in all, students' attitudes were greatly enhanced and have become more positive. It was also noted that the students have become self-motivated to the extent of generating new and original ideas that will enrich the English language club at AIU. Furthermore, the students were able to achieve remarkable enhancement on their linguistic skills especially those of reading, writing and speaking in addition to acquiring and improving other personal skills e.g. team work, organizing and planning projects, and communicating ideas via oral presentations.

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