scholarly journals Pronunciation of English Dental Fricatives by Slovak University EFL Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Rastislav Metruk
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
First Year ◽  
Pronunciation Instruction ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Auditory Analysis ◽  
First Year University

The article attempts to explore the difficulties in pronunciation of English dental fricatives by Slovak EFL university students. The primary objective of the study is to examine to what extent Slovak university students mispronounce [θ] and [ð] and which sounds act as substitutes for the two consonants. A total of 44 Slovak first-year university students whose major was Teaching English Language and Literature delivered unprepared English monologues, which were recorded on a computer. Subsequently, the files were sent to an English native speaker from Canada who performed an auditory analysis of pronunciation errors in the participants’ utterances. The results indicate that English dental fricatives pose problems for Slovak EFL learners since a considerable number of participants mispronounced both voiced and voiceless dental fricative consonants. Finally, the study emphasizes the immense significance of pronunciation instruction as this area still appears to be rather neglected in the context of English language teaching in Slovakia.

scholarly journals THE APPLICATION OF STRATEGY-BASED INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACH WRITING TO FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORED STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Duong Thu Mai
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Equal Importance ◽  
Unequal Number ◽  
One Year ◽  
First Year University

Learning strategies (LS) have been a salient field of study in English Language Teaching (ELT) globally for the last few decades. In Vietnam, however, while the role of teachers is undeniable and teachers’ action research has proliferated exponentially, the unequal number of studies on a subject of equal importance, i.e. the local learners’ learning methods, is conspicuous. Additionally, the “how” is as important as the “what”, especially for the first-year university students, who experience a great change of learning and teaching methods when entering universities. This study examines the range of writing LS used by 50 first-year English majored students at a teacher training university in Vietnam, and the differences between more and less skilled students in writing, after being instructed on LS for one year. The study found four groups of LS of different popularity, and signifcant variations in LS use between the two groups of students.

scholarly journals The Impact of Metamemory on the EFL Students` Achievement at Taif University

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Nasrah Mahmoud Ismaiel
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Female Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
First Year University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the current research is to scrutinize the relationship between metamemory and EFL learners` achievement. The participants were 250 first year university students who were chosen from a large sample of the preparatory year Science and Humanities streams at Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia. The objective of the research is twofold: (a) to assess whether metamemory can predict English language skills achievement (listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and (b) to assess if there exist notable discrepancies between male and female students and the different academic streams (the science stream and the humanities stream) on the metamemory factors. Students` metamemory was measured by the Metamemory questionnaire (SMSQ) of Tonkovic and Vranic (2011). The results of this study show that metamemory is a good predictor of the EFL students` language learning skills achievement. It also indicates that there are differences between male and female students on the metamemory factors in favor of females. Furthermore, the findings reaffirm that there are differences between the academic streams, in favor of the science stream.  

scholarly journals EFL Students’ Perspective on the Usefulness of ICT based Learning in Indonesian Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Muhammad Basri ◽  
Muhammad Azwar Paramma
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
User Expectations ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Acceptance Model

The study explores the perception of the EFL students in English Language Teaching through ICT based learning at Universitas Negeri Makassar. It employs a descriptive study using purposive sampling techniques by taking 57 respondents from university students. The online questionnaire used to collect data on the perception of students on the ICT based Learning of English Language Teaching. The method of descriptive in terms of percentage has been used for data processing, and the deduction method has been used to analyze and interpret data. The result of this study indicates the positive perception those university students hold on the use of the Learning Management System in English Language Teaching. Further study can refer to this Acceptance Model in determining a suitable ICT integrated learning program between the reality and user expectations of the program used.

scholarly journals A study of Taiwanese university students’ English use, learning goals and attitudes toward English as a lingua franca

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-794
Author(s):  
Wen-Hsing Luo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Local Variation ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Attitudes Toward English ◽  
Learning English

 This study investigates Taiwanese university students’ experience of English use, aims of learning English and attitudes toward English as a lingua franca (ELF). The notion of ELF has been researched in the field of English language teaching. However, English teaching practice targeting native-speaker (NS) norms is still prevailing in English classrooms. To better respond to learner needs of using English in the age of globalization, this study explores learners’ English learning and use in relation to their attitudes toward ELF. Research methods including interviewing and questionnaire survey were employed to collect data from English majors at a university in Taiwan. The study finds that the learners were aware of the communicative value of ELF and actually used ELF in intercultural communication. The learners’ use of English in context affected their attitudes toward ELF and aims of learning English. It is found that the learners preferred English conforming to NS norms; yet, they wished to learn local variation of English concerning accents and word use. In light of the findings, the author suggests that English teachers incorporate an ELF perspective into English instruction and help learners develop intercultural awareness and competencies.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using WhatsApp Messenger in Learning English Language among University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abd Alhafeez Ali Ta'amneh
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Learning English

This study aimed to find the effect of using "WhatsApp messenger" in learning English language among university students during the academic year 2015/2016. The participants of the study consisted of 40 first year university students. They were divided into two groups. The control group consisted of 21 students taught in a traditional way while the experimental group consisted of 19 students taught through using a combination between WhatsApp and traditional learning. The results of this study showed that there were differences in the achievements of the students in the experimental group and the control group. This difference was in favor of the experimental group. The differences between the two groups indicated that integrating the WhatsApp application in teaching English language improved the abilities of the learners of the experimental group.

scholarly journals Podcasts in teaching ESL

2018 ◽  
pp. 142-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olha Chaikovska
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
English Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
First Year University

The paper reports on research into the integration of podcasts in ESL teaching. This issue is currently of great interest. The article aims to highlight the potential of podcasts in teaching English. The study investigates this issue  by comparing and generalizing the existing theoretical material  on the topic and examining the effects of podcast application in language learning. The study is concerned with basic characteristics and types of podcasts. Much attention is given to general and professional podcasts, veterinarian and agricultural authentic listening material, in particular. The review of most popular English language podcasts for general and professional usage is given in the study. The author analyzes the strategies for podcast integration in ESL teaching process. It is found that both types of podcasts can be used with the first year university students: general podcasts can be used at preparatory cycle of curriculum, while profession podcasts can be integrated into profession- focused cycle of curriculum. The primary concern of this research is to examine the advantages of integration the podcasts in ESL classroom. The author argues that podcasts could serve as one of the up-to-date effective strategies for ESL learning. It can be concluded that authenticity, multilevelness, ability to promote intrinsic motivation and personal growth, effectiveness (the combination of visual and sound information) and convenience of podcasts make them attractive tool in language learning.

scholarly journals Investigating Dyslexia Among Iraqi EFL University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 219 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-56
Author(s):  
Assist.Inst. Nuha Amir Kamel
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Specific Language ◽  
Efl Students

    Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. It refers to a bunch of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, mainly reading. Students with dyslexia may experience difficulties in other language skills such as spelling, writing, and speaking.  It is necessary here to clarify exactly what is meant by Dyslexia as a life-long condition; however its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life.To achieve the aim of the research, a sample of (122) first year students of English language Department / College of Education for Humanities/ Diyala University are considered to be the subjects of this research. A scaled questionnaire as an instrument of measurement is used in this research to be an investigatory tool.       The results of this research prove that the hypothesis of this study is verified and accepted which reads that some Iraqi EFL students have dyslexia and undiagnosed by teachers and can be manifested in reading, writing and speaking learning difficulties they have.

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