scholarly journals EFL Students’ Coherence Skill in Writing: A Case Study of Third Year Students of Bachelors in English Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Enas Abdelwahab Eltom RahmtAllah
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Undergraduate Programs

Writing is considered an essential learning tool for all content areas. However, to master and have excellent writing skills for EFL students of undergraduate programs is challenging. Cohesion and coherence are both crucial textual elements to master writing. The present study examined coherence in English essays written by 46 female Saudi EFL third year at Unaizah College of Sciences and Arts, Qassim University. Examination of essays by the subject group designed to answer the research question. 1.) To what extent are EFL students competent in achieving coherence in writing skills? Each student was asked to write two essays (a writing test that included two essay questions). The data were analyzed through SPSS. The study results demonstrated that learners are not competent in achieving coherence in their writing tasks. In light of these results, recommendations are presented. The results also recommend further studies to investigate coherence and action research to improve this crucial skill among undergraduate Saudi EFL learners.

scholarly journals Using Hybrid Problem-based Learning (HPBL) Approach to Enhance Libyan EFL Students’ Engagement with English Language

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Eman Fathi Baresh ◽  
Suraini Mohd Ali ◽  
Ramiaida Darmi
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Efl Students

This article explores how the Hybrid Problem-Based Learning (HPBL) approach can improve the Libyan EFL learners’ performance in English language speaking. The paper employed the case study research design in which qualitative data through observation and interview were collected and analysed thematically. The participants involved in the study were 30 first-year undergraduate students in one of the Libyan public universities. The study was conducted in the period of 9 weeks. The course was conducted alternatingly between traditional and PBL lessons. The PBL lessons were based on 7 steps of Schmidt, Dauphinee and Patel (1989). At the end of each PBL lesson, students presented their possible solutions for the problem presented in a form of oral presentation (OP). It was found that after undergoing the HPBL process, the speaking ability of the learners improved in fluency, grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, confidence level, intonation skills and pronunciation. It is, thus, concluded the HPBL approach is a worthwhile alternative for English lecturers for the transformation of the stagnant approach to the teaching of English language in the Libyan EFL context.

scholarly journals TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS E ENSINO DE INGLÊS: uma proposta de escrita colaborativa e produção de vídeo

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-577
Author(s):  
KEILA MENDES SANTOS ◽  
Cleide Jane de Sa Araújo Costa
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Collaborative Writing ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Video Production ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa

Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar as contribuições da utilização das TDIC no processo de desenvolvimento das habilidades de speaking e writting em aprendizes de inglês, partindo da proposta de produção de um vídeo e da escrita colaborativa de um e-book. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, configurada como estudo de caso, que teve como participantes 6 licenciandos em língua inglesa (LI). Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionários e foi realizado ao longo do Componente Curricular Língua Inglesa Avançada I. Os resultados alcançados permitiram perceber que as TDIC auxiliaram eficazmente na aprendizagem dos discentes, estimulando a percepção dos próprios erros e incitando a autonomia, levando os participantes a revisarem aspectos linguísticos fundamentais para suas produções.   PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Tecnologias; Língua inglesa; Aprendizagem.   ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the contributions of the use of ICDT in the developing process of speaking and writing skills with English learners, starting from the proposal of a video production and the collaborative writing of an e-book. It is a qualitative research, configured as a case study, which had as participants 6 English-language students (EL). The data were collected through questionnaires and was conducted during the Subject Advanced English Language I. The results obtained allowed to realize that the ICDT helped effectively in the students’ learning, stimulating the perception of their own errors and inciting the autonomy, taking the participants to review linguistic aspects that were fundamental to their productions.   KEYWORDS: Technologies; English language; Learning.   RESUMEN Este estudio tiene por objetivo analizar las contribuciones de la utilización de las TDIC en el proceso de desarrollo de las habilidades de hablar y escribir en aprendices de inglés, partiendo de la propuesta de producción de un vídeo y de la escritura colaborativa de un ebook. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, configurada como estudio de caso, que tuvo como participantes 6 licenciandos en lengua inglesa (LI). Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de cuestionarios y fue realizado a lo largo del Componente Curricular de la Lengua Inglesa Avanzada I. Los resultados alcanzados permitieron percibir que las TDIC ayudaron eficazmente en el aprendizaje de los discentes, estimulando la percepción de los propios errores e incitando la autonomía, llevando a los participantes a revisar aspectos lingüísticos fundamentales para sus producciones.   PALABRAS CLAVE: Tecnologías; Idioma  Inglés; Aprendizaje.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Padlet to Foster EFL Students’ Achievement in Writing

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-140
Author(s):  
Muh. Farid Sehuddin ◽  
Nurdin Noni ◽  
Baso Jabu
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Achievement ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
The Subject

This study is the quasi experimental research that aimed to know the effect of the implementation of Padlet to the students’ achievement in writing. The implementation Padlet as independent variables and the students’ achievement in writing as a dependent variable. The population in this research is all students class XI MIA MAN 1 Makassar that consist of eight classes. Class XI MIA 5 as a control group that consist of 30 students and class XI MIA 1 as an experiment group that consist of 30 students. The data of the research was obtained by the study results test on the subject of the velocity reaction for pre-test and post-test. The data was analyzed by writing test. Based on analysis of inferential statistics for writing achievement, the P = 0.001, and it less than  = 0,05 was obtained, it is means that the implementation Padlet is significantly influence to the students’ achievement in writing of the students’ class XI MIA 1 MAN I Makassar on the material subject of writing.

scholarly journals Corpus Concordance for Enhancing EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Retention

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Mohamed El-Esery
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Word Meaning ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Vocabulary Retention ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Point Of Interest ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Efl Students

<p>The snappy and dependable utilization of Concordancers forwarded them for use in studies. Since Lexis start language learning, advocates have tried to utilize concordancing programs in English language teaching. Computer programs are utilized as a regular part of language teaching, yet they don't take much place in the instructing of Lexis. This study first point of interest is the utilization of concordancing programs and gives methods that can be managed in ELT and represents sample uses of concordancing programs in teaching Lexis after reviewing literature related to concordance in ELT. Thirty EFL students enrolled at the Uqlat Asoqour College of Science and Arts, Qassim University represented the sample of this study. Results showed that the students using an online concordance learning approach had a higher level of retention in terms of word meaning and word usage in comparison with those using the regular vocabulary learning method.</p>

scholarly journals Using six-word stories to trigger EFL learners’ creative writing skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-188
Author(s):  
Phuong Le
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Creative Writing ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Valuable Source ◽  
Efl Students

There has been a growing volume of six-word stories and related literature available in recent decades. In only six words, the authors are able to tell amazing stories of various types, packed with strong emotions. Inspired by the succinct and thought-provoking language use of these stories, the author has used this valuable source of materials as prompts in promoting EFL learners’ creativity and language development, both at high school and tertiary levels in a semi-structured case study in Vietnam. The article illustrates the different language activities that have been used with two groups of EFL students and their related products. Implications are introduced for their applications in similar educational contexts.

Study of Consonant Pronunciations Errors Committed by EFL Learners

2019 ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
Ali Akbar Khansir ◽  
Afsaneh Salehabadi
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Knowledge Of Language

As the topic suggests, the research paper presents Study of Consonant Pronunciations Errors Committed by EFL Learners. Error analysis always tries to resolve language learners’ problems in acquiring second or foreign language setting. Learning to English pronunciation is perhaps as important as learning listening skill, speaking, and spelling. Errors in English pronunciation create several problems for English language learners in their works. In other words, most of the English language errors of pronunciation are due to the lack of knowledge of language learners. However, all the students in our sample are of age group (16-25) at Bushehr language institute and they are all Iranian nationals. In addition, all of them were female learners. An English pronunciation (consonant) test was used to get information about the knowledge of the learners in English pronunciation. Findings of this article indicated that the first and second hypotheses of this article were accepted, but the third hypothesis was rejected. However, the findings of this paper showed that the Iranian EFL students have problem to pronounce English sounds correctly.

scholarly journals Implications of Lesson Study for Tertiary-Level EFL Teachers’ Professional Development: A Case Study From Turkey

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110237
Author(s):  
İlknur Bayram ◽  
Fatma Bıkmaz
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Student Thinking ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Starting Point

This qualitative case study carried out at a Turkish university with four English language teachers aims to explore what teachers experience in the planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting phases of the lessons study process and what the implications of lesson study for teacher professional development can be. Data in this four-month study were gathered through observations, interviews, whole group discussions, and reflective reports. Findings revealed that lesson study had potential challenges and benefits for the professional development of teachers. The model poses challenges in finding a topic and research question, determining the lesson design and teaching style, making student thinking observable and analyzing qualitative data. On the other hand, it benefited teachers in terms of increasing their pedagogical content knowledge, reflectivity, research skills, collaboration, and collegiality. This study suggests that lesson study might be a good starting point for institutions wishing to adopt a more teacher-led, inquiry-driven and collaborative perspective for professional development.

scholarly journals Analysis of Teacher Beliefs and Efficacy for Teaching Writing to Weak Learners

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Tunku Mohani Tunku Mohtar ◽  
Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh ◽  
Napisah Kepol ◽  
Ahmad Zainuri Loap Ahmad ◽  
Sasigaran Moneyam
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Beliefs ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Language Needs ◽  
Teacher's Beliefs

The present study investigated the beliefs and efficacy of a teacher teaching English to students who were weak at the language. The objective of the study was mainly to investigate the beliefs and efficacy of the ESL teacher for teaching writing to weak learners. The research was a case study of the English Language teacher teaching Form Three class of students whose English proficiency was very low. An interview was conducted with the teacher to further probe the instructional strategies applied to enhance her beliefs and efficacy in her own capabilities to make learning happen in her classroom. Observations were made to investigate the teacher’s efficacy in teaching and the performance of the students specifically for writing. Results show the teacher’s beliefs of her students’ capabilities and their language needs helped shape the teacher’s instructional strategies. The teacher’s efficacy enabled her to decide to undertake the task of teaching writing to her students because she was confident in her ability. The teacher provided clues to the students to facilitate their learning. This kind of feedback from the teacher indirectly motivated them to learn. The teacher’s beliefs and efficacy contributed to her teaching practice and the instructional strategies that she used in turn enhanced her beliefs and efficacy. The study implicates that teacher’s beliefs and efficacy can assist the weak learners in improving their writing skills and also facilitate language learning.

scholarly journals A Review of Studies on Cognitive and Metacognitive Reading Strategies in Teaching Reading Comprehension for ESL/EFL Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Aziza M. Ali ◽  
Abu Bakar Razali
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Written Information ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Correct Reading ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Metacognitive Reading Strategies

Being able to read well is important for English language learners. Through the process of reading, the learner becomes an active participant in producing an interaction with the writer of the text through predicting, analyzing, summarizing and using other types of reading strategies. However, building such a connection between the reader and the written information of the text is complex and for English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) students, it can be quite difficult for them to apply different types of reading strategies. This article provides a review of literature on 27 studies on the teaching of reading strategies (particularly cognitive and metacognitive reading strategies) for ESL/EFL learners, which reveals that ESL/EFL teachers need to keep updating their teaching methods to meet the ESL/EFL students&rsquo; needs, particularly in the use of correct reading strategies. The authors also highlight some of the main issues that prevent ESL/EFL students from improving and developing their reading comprehension. Furthermore, the authors discuss and conclude the article by suggesting to ESL/EFL teachers some teaching strategies to be applied in the reading lesson to improve the ESL/EFL students&rsquo; use of reading strategies.

scholarly journals Is there a Relationship between Critical Thinking and Critical Reading of Literary Texts: A Case Study at Arak University (Iran)

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 63-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamedreza Kohzadi ◽  
Fatemeh Aziz Mohammadi ◽  
Fatemeh Samadi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
Literary Work ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Female Data ◽  
The Subject

Examining the theme, plot, and characters of a literary work is a common practice for students of literature so that they can criticize literature. Unlike a non-critical reading which provides readers only with facts, a critical reading also entails depicting how a book or a source illustrates the subject matter. Through various reading procedures including interpretation, inference and examining ideologies embedded in texts, readers can develop critical thinking. This paper aims at examining whether or not there is a relationship between critical thinking and critical reading of literary texts in higher education. To meet the mentioned aim, 121 EFL learners from Arak University were invited to participate in this study. After administrating English proficiency test, total numbers of students were 98 male and female. Data analysis was done through employing ANOVA and T-test.

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