research on showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English.
introduction
literature review
research methodology
data analysis
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Brokering practices among EAL international studentsSherrie Lee
Academic challenges of international students, particularly those with English as an additional language (EAL), have been mostly researched in the classroom context, with little attention paid to students’ informal learning practices. My research looks specifically at the brokering practices of EAL tertiary students in their understanding of academic literacy. Brokering refers to how students seek help from their peers about understanding academic knowledge and skills. I conducted semi-structured interviews and observations to find out who students approached for help, aspects of academic literacy they needed help with, and their perceptions of the experience. The research findings suggest that educators need to pay attention to how students seek peer support in academic learning in order to develop more effective ways of supporting students’ academic literacy needs.
This paper was presented at CLESOL 2016 on Saturday 16 July 2016.
CLESOL 2016 (Website: http://www.clesol.org.nz)
Learners in Context: Bridging the Gaps
Ākonga Reo: Aronga Āputa
Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 July 2016
The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
The 15th National Conference for Community Languages and ESOL, brought to you by TESOLANZ (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Aotearoa New Zealand) and CLANZ (Community Languages Association New Zealand).
The use and ranking of different english language learning strategies by engl...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
This study aims to rank types of English language learning strategies that are used by Iranian female university level learners of English language as a university major. The results show that except the Metacognitive Strategies category, the mean score for each of the five categories fell in the range of medium strategy use.
Do English Names Build Bridges for Chinese StudentsT. Leo Schmitt
This is a copy of the slideshow used at the TESOL International Conference held in Toronto, Canada, March 2015. It introduces some of the initial research of my doctoral dissertation on the Chinese practice of adopting English names.
Investigating teachers’ views of the role and nature of englishThao Le
This document discusses a study investigating teachers' views on the role and nature of English. It was conducted through questionnaires and interviews with 20 teachers in Vietnam. The study aimed to understand which variety of English teachers think students should learn (native, neutral, local), whether English should have universal standards, and whether teachers want to sound like native speakers. The document provides background on English as a global language and reviews literature on the roles and varieties of English before outlining the limitations and methodology of the study.
A Chinese researching other Chinese: Problematizing the bilingual researcherSherrie Lee
This document summarizes the challenges faced by Sherrie Lee, a bilingual researcher from Singapore, in conducting research interviews in Mandarin with other Chinese participants. Some of the key challenges included navigating assumptions that as a bilingual researcher she had direct access to cultural groups, and dealing with her dual role as both researcher and translator. Her strategies to address these challenges included taking notes in English and key ideas in Chinese during interviews, balancing rapport building with seeking clarification, alternating between insider and outsider positions, and using various validation methods like member checking and transcribing interviews in English for efficiency.
Do female students have higher motivation than male studentsfaridnazman
This document provides an author biography and abstract for a research paper. The author biography states that R. Narayanan is a lecturer of English at Vinayaka Missions University in India. His research interests include Indian writing in English and English language teaching. The abstract indicates that the research paper examines gender differences in motivation factors for learning English as a second language among engineering and technology students. It focuses on integrative, instrumental, resultative and intrinsic motivation with respect to gender.
The diverse learners in polytechnic and teaching strategies to suit their needsNoreen Nastasha
This document discusses a study that aims to identify the learning styles and English language anxiety levels of diploma students in Malaysian polytechnics. The study will administer questionnaires adapted from existing learning styles and anxiety instruments to a random sample of students across 15 randomly selected polytechnics. The findings will be analyzed to understand students' preferences and how they can be used to improve English teaching methods, particularly for speaking. The goal is to better cater teaching strategies to students' diverse needs and learning styles to enhance their English language learning outcomes.
This document provides information about an upcoming lecture on "Gender and Language in Thailand" presented by Dr. Hugo Yu-Hsiu Lee. The lecture will discuss how gender influences language acquisition and practices in Thailand through various case studies. It will explore topics like gender roles in bilingual families, language use among Thai female youth and social media, pressures facing women in the ethnic Chinese community, and how rural Isaan women learn English to work as bargirls in Bangkok. The lecture aims to demonstrate how gender ideologies shape the language learning and practices of different groups in Thailand.
Brokering practices among EAL international studentsSherrie Lee
Academic challenges of international students, particularly those with English as an additional language (EAL), have been mostly researched in the classroom context, with little attention paid to students’ informal learning practices. My research looks specifically at the brokering practices of EAL tertiary students in their understanding of academic literacy. Brokering refers to how students seek help from their peers about understanding academic knowledge and skills. I conducted semi-structured interviews and observations to find out who students approached for help, aspects of academic literacy they needed help with, and their perceptions of the experience. The research findings suggest that educators need to pay attention to how students seek peer support in academic learning in order to develop more effective ways of supporting students’ academic literacy needs.
This paper was presented at CLESOL 2016 on Saturday 16 July 2016.
CLESOL 2016 (Website: http://www.clesol.org.nz)
Learners in Context: Bridging the Gaps
Ākonga Reo: Aronga Āputa
Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 July 2016
The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
The 15th National Conference for Community Languages and ESOL, brought to you by TESOLANZ (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Aotearoa New Zealand) and CLANZ (Community Languages Association New Zealand).
The use and ranking of different english language learning strategies by engl...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
This study aims to rank types of English language learning strategies that are used by Iranian female university level learners of English language as a university major. The results show that except the Metacognitive Strategies category, the mean score for each of the five categories fell in the range of medium strategy use.
Do English Names Build Bridges for Chinese StudentsT. Leo Schmitt
This is a copy of the slideshow used at the TESOL International Conference held in Toronto, Canada, March 2015. It introduces some of the initial research of my doctoral dissertation on the Chinese practice of adopting English names.
Investigating teachers’ views of the role and nature of englishThao Le
This document discusses a study investigating teachers' views on the role and nature of English. It was conducted through questionnaires and interviews with 20 teachers in Vietnam. The study aimed to understand which variety of English teachers think students should learn (native, neutral, local), whether English should have universal standards, and whether teachers want to sound like native speakers. The document provides background on English as a global language and reviews literature on the roles and varieties of English before outlining the limitations and methodology of the study.
A Chinese researching other Chinese: Problematizing the bilingual researcherSherrie Lee
This document summarizes the challenges faced by Sherrie Lee, a bilingual researcher from Singapore, in conducting research interviews in Mandarin with other Chinese participants. Some of the key challenges included navigating assumptions that as a bilingual researcher she had direct access to cultural groups, and dealing with her dual role as both researcher and translator. Her strategies to address these challenges included taking notes in English and key ideas in Chinese during interviews, balancing rapport building with seeking clarification, alternating between insider and outsider positions, and using various validation methods like member checking and transcribing interviews in English for efficiency.
Do female students have higher motivation than male studentsfaridnazman
This document provides an author biography and abstract for a research paper. The author biography states that R. Narayanan is a lecturer of English at Vinayaka Missions University in India. His research interests include Indian writing in English and English language teaching. The abstract indicates that the research paper examines gender differences in motivation factors for learning English as a second language among engineering and technology students. It focuses on integrative, instrumental, resultative and intrinsic motivation with respect to gender.
The diverse learners in polytechnic and teaching strategies to suit their needsNoreen Nastasha
This document discusses a study that aims to identify the learning styles and English language anxiety levels of diploma students in Malaysian polytechnics. The study will administer questionnaires adapted from existing learning styles and anxiety instruments to a random sample of students across 15 randomly selected polytechnics. The findings will be analyzed to understand students' preferences and how they can be used to improve English teaching methods, particularly for speaking. The goal is to better cater teaching strategies to students' diverse needs and learning styles to enhance their English language learning outcomes.
This document provides information about an upcoming lecture on "Gender and Language in Thailand" presented by Dr. Hugo Yu-Hsiu Lee. The lecture will discuss how gender influences language acquisition and practices in Thailand through various case studies. It will explore topics like gender roles in bilingual families, language use among Thai female youth and social media, pressures facing women in the ethnic Chinese community, and how rural Isaan women learn English to work as bargirls in Bangkok. The lecture aims to demonstrate how gender ideologies shape the language learning and practices of different groups in Thailand.
Language Needs Analysis for English Curriculum Validationinventionjournals
This document summarizes a study that analyzed the language needs of 349 tertiary students in Oman to validate the English curriculum. The study found that most respondents were under 19 years old and female. It also found that identifying errors skills, writing skills, correct usage, reading skills and listening skills were significantly affected by the respondents' profiles, but speaking skills and vocabulary skills were not. The document discusses the methodology used, which was a descriptive method employing purposive sampling and questionnaires. It also provides tables analyzing the respondents' profiles and language performance in areas like listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. The study aims to help curriculum designers develop an English learning process based on students' needs.
Diminishing Speaking anxiety in English classroomuzairahmohdali
This document presents the research proposal of Uzairah Binti Mohd Ali to study diminishing communication apprehension among semester one students at Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Ipoh through group work activities. The study aims to identify factors causing students' poor communication skills, determine if psychological and socio-cultural factors lead to English communication anxiety, and suggest ways to enhance students' self-esteem through group work. The research will use questionnaires to identify students' attitudes and factors affecting communication barriers, and observation to analyze if group work reduces anxiety. Results will be analyzed using SPSS to calculate means, percentages and number of anxious students.
The document discusses a study that examines the influence of teaching sight words and phonics simultaneously on improving reading comprehension for Iranian elementary EFL learners, with a focus on gender. The study involved 180 students who took a pre-test, with 120 then receiving instruction using both sight words and phonics over 10 sessions. The experimental group showed improved reading skills compared to the control group on the post-test. The study also found no significant difference in outcomes between male and female students who received the combined instruction approach. The findings suggest that a simultaneous approach to teaching sight words and phonics can effectively support and improve reading comprehension for elementary EFL learners.
Giving a voice to dyslexic adult students who speak English as a second languageThe Free School
This research paper aims to give post-secondary students with dyslexia a “voice” (Fuller et al., 2004, p. 459) in the academic domain. I offer a self-reflexive account of what I am
discovering about a learning disability termed “dyslexia” from teaching ‘Hiro’ as a private subject tutor. This paper has been peer reviewed by the University of Tasmania, Faculty of Education.
This document summarizes a research study on the relationship between extraversion/introversion and academic achievement in second language acquisition. It provides background on the debate between psychologists and applied linguists on whether extraversion is advantageous for language learning. The study used interviews of 20 students at a public university in Pakistan to analyze how their personality types (as defined by Eysenck's theory) related to their recent academic marks. The results supported the view that extraverts obtained higher marks on average. The document discusses relevant prior studies and theories on this topic and how this research contributes new insights within the Pakistani context where examinations emphasize marks.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE APPROPRIATENESS OF ADVICE-GIVING AMONG IRANIAN EFL ...Yasser Al-Shboul
This study investigates the differences in the perceptions of the appropriateness in advice giving
in English between Iranian Persian English as a foreign language (EFL) male and female
learners. Data were collected through an adopted version of a Multiple Choice Questionnaire
(MCQ) by Hinkel (1997). The questionnaire involves a series of questions with regard to advice
giving or opting out to a peer acquaintance (equal status) and an instructor (higher status). The
result of the study illustrated that both groups perceived the social distance in the situations with
peer acquaintance (equal status) and instructor (higher status) differently. The learners also
differed in the types of advice they used as the appropriate choice. For Iranian Persian EFL male
learners, in both situations (peer acquaintance and instructor) they preferred indirect advice rather
than the other three options which are hedge advice, direct advice and opting out. On the other
hand, for Iranian Persian EFL female learners, they selected hedge advice in both peer
acquaintance and instructor situations as compared to the other three options (direct advice,
indirect advice and opting out). The study concluded that Iranian Persian EFL learners should be
provided with programs that improve the awareness on different appropriate conversational
strategies in English language. The findings of this study are expected to be beneficial in crosscultural
and cross-gender comparison studies.
The attitudes of secondary school students towards learning english through p...Kübra Okumuş
This study examined secondary school students' attitudes towards learning English through project-based learning (PBL). A survey was administered to 100 students to determine their perceptions. The results showed that most students agreed or strongly agreed that PBL helped them learn new topics, was enjoyable, increased their motivation to learn, and developed various skills. However, older students and females tended to be more negative about PBL accelerating learning and improving problem-solving abilities. Overall, the findings suggest that PBL is an effective way to teach English when incorporating elements like collaboration and authentic tasks.
The modern approach on application of abbreviation and acronym strategy for v...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
This document discusses a modern approach to applying abbreviation and acronym strategies for vocabulary learning in second/foreign language learning. It proposes that this strategy can help make vocabulary learning easier and improve long-term retention. The strategy involves coding word meanings using extracted letters to form abbreviations or acronyms. This allows learners to focus more on meaning than form in the early stages of learning. The document outlines different types of abbreviations/acronyms and considerations for applying this strategy in teaching and testing vocabulary. It argues this approach can positively impact learners' views of vocabulary learning when implemented appropriately.
Students’ Perceptions of Grammar Teaching and Learning in English Language Cl...iosrjce
The use of grammar teaching in the field of second language acquisition has been extensively
studied, but there is a lacuna in the literature, regarding the students’ perception of its importance. To
investigate this aspect, the study was conducted on a group of 15 students studying in Semester Five, in the
English Language Department of Misurata University, Libya. The students were interviewed in groups of three
with nine specific questions, and the responses were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. The findings
revealed that although they all came from the same cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, they had
different perceptions regarding the form focused instruction of grammar. The information gathered is of
considerable significance to ESL teachers who intend to meet students’ needs as well as reduce conflicts caused
by different perspectives between teachers and students regarding whether or not grammar teaching should be
encouraged in the classroom.
This document summarizes a research study that explored communication apprehension among English language learners studying business at Universiti Teknologi Mara in Kelantan, Malaysia. The study investigated how both psychological and socio-cultural factors can contribute to communication apprehension in an English language classroom. A survey was conducted with 51 first-year diploma students using a questionnaire to understand what factors influence their levels of anxiety related to speaking English. The findings revealed that students' communication apprehension was affected by both internal psychological factors like self-esteem and beliefs about language learning, as well as external socio-cultural factors like status relationships and social contexts.
This document summarizes several studies on improving students' oral communication skills. One study found that students should learn how language works in addition to using English in the classroom. Another identified three key areas of knowledge - social, self, and content - that influence oral communication effectiveness. Additional studies explored using games and group work to improve students' speaking abilities and confidence. The document also defines speaking as a skill and discusses mixed methods research approaches.
high school students' attitude towards learning Englishahmad faizul shah
This study investigated the attitudes of 600 ninth grade students in Puducherry, India towards learning the English language. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on student attitudes. The results showed that student attitudes differed based on gender, locality of the school, type of school, and type of school management. Male students, students from urban schools, students at co-educational schools, and students at government schools had more positive attitudes on average than other groups. The study concluded that developing positive student attitudes through classroom activities can help enhance pupils' motivation to learn English.
5. vol 11 no 1 choiril anwar_a descriptive analysis_61.76 - copyFaisal Pak
REGISTER JOURNAL has the perspectives of languages and language teachings. This journal aims at presenting and discussing some outstanding issues dealing with language and language teachings
This journal encompasses original research articles, and short communications, including:
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistics
Sociolinguistics
Discourse Analysis
Linguistics in Education
Linguistics in Literature
Language Acquisitions
English Language Teaching (ELT)
English as Second Language (ESL)
English as Foreign Language (EFL)
English for Specific Purpose (ESP)
This document summarizes a study that examines anxiety levels related to speaking English as a second language among male and female business students in Malaysia. The study aims to identify potential sources of language anxiety and whether gender differences impact anxiety levels. A literature review discusses previous research on language anxiety and how it can be experienced both generally as a trait and situationally in response to specific contexts. The study uses questionnaires to collect qualitative data from 150 business students on their experiences with second language anxiety and speaking English in public.
Danh mục các bài báo khoa học tesol, apllied linguisticsTruong Sa Nguyen
This document provides a list of 38 PDF documents related to teaching English as a foreign language, applied linguistics, and language education. The PDFs cover a range of topics including classroom management, vocabulary learning, data analysis methods, language learning strategies, classroom interaction analysis, and more. The list was compiled by Dr. Sa Nguyen and shared on their Facebook page for teachers of English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Use of the metacognitive english language learning strategies based on person...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
The present study aims to find out the relationship between use of the Metacognitive English Language Learning Strategies (MELLSs) for learners of English as a foreign language based on personality traits, and the role of personality traits in the prediction of use of such Strategies. Four instruments were used, which were Adapted Inventory for Metacognitive English Language Learning Strategies based on Metacognitive category of Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) of Rebecca L. Oxfords (1990), A Background Questionnaire, NEO-Five Factors Inventory (NEO-FFI), and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Two hundred and thirteen Iranian female university level learners of English language as a university major in Iran, were asked to participate in this research work. The intact classes were chosen. The results show that however, there is a significant relationship between four traits of personality and use of the MELLSs, but personality traits cannot be as a strong predictor with high percent of contribution to predict use of the MELLSs.
The document describes a study that integrated the voice-based online forum Voxopop to enhance language learning among students. The study hypothesized that using Voxopop would increase students' confidence, develop their oral and grammatical skills, and promote collaboration. Students participated in structured collaborative storytelling activities on Voxopop. Feedback indicated that students enjoyed the activities and felt more confident speaking, though some wanted more time to think and choice in topics. The analysis noted areas for improvement like better data collection and allowing more practice time.
This document summarizes a MA thesis project that used the voice-based online forum Voxopop to integrate technology into language learning with teenagers. The student hypothesized that using Voxopop would increase students' confidence, language skills, and collaboration. Students provided feedback after activities using grammatical elements to create stories. Most enjoyed the activities but wanted more time and autonomy. The analysis noted areas for improvement like better data collection and tailoring the intervention based on students' abilities.
This study focuses on the listening anxiety experienced by teacher candidates (TCs) in Iran and Turkey. Using different data collection methods, including two questionnaires, listening test, and semi-structured interviews, this study tried to investigate the factors behind Foreign Language Listening Anxiety (FLLA) among Iranian teacher candidates (TCs). The participants of the study in Iran context were 29 teacher candidates studying at BA level in English Language Teaching. All of the participants were asked to complete these two questionnaires with the background information regarding their age, gender, years of language study. The participants’ answers to FLLAS and FLCAS were analyzed with spss to obtain frequencies and percentages. The results were compared to the same study by Bekleyen. The findings revealed that Iranian TCs experienced a high level of FLLA compared to Turkish TCs and showed a significant positive correlation between FLLA and FLCA, which means that teacher candidates with higher levels of language anxiety tended to have higher levels of listening anxiety. In addition, interview data suggested that Iranian and Turkish participants’ FLLA mostly originated from the same source: inadequacy of past education in listening skill. Furthermore, practice was the most frequent strategy used by participants in these two countries to overcome this kind of anxiety.
The problems of Fluency in Spoken English among EFL Learners in Saudi Univers...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : This study aims to investigate the problems and challenges which is usually experienced by
English learner's students in the Saudi universities when trying to speak English. It also checks at the problems
that students face when learning English language in Saudi universities and try to find remedies to this problem.
The research uses a questionnaire, interviews, and descriptive methods in the collection of data about fluency in
English language in universities in KSU as an example. The data was then statistically analyzed using the SPSS
program. The results showed that there are various problems which hinder fluency of English learning in the
universities and among them include: under-qualified teachers, unsuitable teaching materials and the methods
used in teaching are also poor. The other problem is the psychological factor which makes student lack
motivation while learning English. The study also contains ways in which these problems can be handled to
bring efficiency in learning and teaching English in Saudi universities.
KEYWORDS: The challenges of fluency in spoken English among the EFL students.
The document summarizes a qualitative research study on the impact of English on the identities of young Malaysian undergraduates from multilingual backgrounds. The study interviewed 20 students from public and private colleges in Selangor, Malaysia, exploring how they perceive English in relation to other languages they speak and how it has influenced their identity development. Key findings included English emerging as the dominant language for many, being viewed as practical but also threatening local languages and identities. The methodology is considered sound and inferences reasonable, but conducting similar studies in other regions of Malaysia could provide more insights into English's roles and impacts.
M RIZQI ARFANDA THESIS BAB I improving students.dociswatulamaliah794
The document discusses improving students' speaking skills through the Think Pair Share strategy in a classroom action research project. It begins by explaining the importance of teaching speaking skills in English and some common problems students face, such as lack of vocabulary and confidence. It then introduces the Think Pair Share strategy, noting that it allows students to think individually, discuss in pairs, and then share with the class. This encourages participation and compares understanding with others. Research suggests Think Pair Share improves collaboration, communication, engagement, and develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The strategy gives students a chance to learn from each other. The document concludes that Think Pair Share has benefits for teaching speaking and could help address low speaking abilities among some students.
Language Needs Analysis for English Curriculum Validationinventionjournals
This document summarizes a study that analyzed the language needs of 349 tertiary students in Oman to validate the English curriculum. The study found that most respondents were under 19 years old and female. It also found that identifying errors skills, writing skills, correct usage, reading skills and listening skills were significantly affected by the respondents' profiles, but speaking skills and vocabulary skills were not. The document discusses the methodology used, which was a descriptive method employing purposive sampling and questionnaires. It also provides tables analyzing the respondents' profiles and language performance in areas like listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. The study aims to help curriculum designers develop an English learning process based on students' needs.
Diminishing Speaking anxiety in English classroomuzairahmohdali
This document presents the research proposal of Uzairah Binti Mohd Ali to study diminishing communication apprehension among semester one students at Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Ipoh through group work activities. The study aims to identify factors causing students' poor communication skills, determine if psychological and socio-cultural factors lead to English communication anxiety, and suggest ways to enhance students' self-esteem through group work. The research will use questionnaires to identify students' attitudes and factors affecting communication barriers, and observation to analyze if group work reduces anxiety. Results will be analyzed using SPSS to calculate means, percentages and number of anxious students.
The document discusses a study that examines the influence of teaching sight words and phonics simultaneously on improving reading comprehension for Iranian elementary EFL learners, with a focus on gender. The study involved 180 students who took a pre-test, with 120 then receiving instruction using both sight words and phonics over 10 sessions. The experimental group showed improved reading skills compared to the control group on the post-test. The study also found no significant difference in outcomes between male and female students who received the combined instruction approach. The findings suggest that a simultaneous approach to teaching sight words and phonics can effectively support and improve reading comprehension for elementary EFL learners.
Giving a voice to dyslexic adult students who speak English as a second languageThe Free School
This research paper aims to give post-secondary students with dyslexia a “voice” (Fuller et al., 2004, p. 459) in the academic domain. I offer a self-reflexive account of what I am
discovering about a learning disability termed “dyslexia” from teaching ‘Hiro’ as a private subject tutor. This paper has been peer reviewed by the University of Tasmania, Faculty of Education.
This document summarizes a research study on the relationship between extraversion/introversion and academic achievement in second language acquisition. It provides background on the debate between psychologists and applied linguists on whether extraversion is advantageous for language learning. The study used interviews of 20 students at a public university in Pakistan to analyze how their personality types (as defined by Eysenck's theory) related to their recent academic marks. The results supported the view that extraverts obtained higher marks on average. The document discusses relevant prior studies and theories on this topic and how this research contributes new insights within the Pakistani context where examinations emphasize marks.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE APPROPRIATENESS OF ADVICE-GIVING AMONG IRANIAN EFL ...Yasser Al-Shboul
This study investigates the differences in the perceptions of the appropriateness in advice giving
in English between Iranian Persian English as a foreign language (EFL) male and female
learners. Data were collected through an adopted version of a Multiple Choice Questionnaire
(MCQ) by Hinkel (1997). The questionnaire involves a series of questions with regard to advice
giving or opting out to a peer acquaintance (equal status) and an instructor (higher status). The
result of the study illustrated that both groups perceived the social distance in the situations with
peer acquaintance (equal status) and instructor (higher status) differently. The learners also
differed in the types of advice they used as the appropriate choice. For Iranian Persian EFL male
learners, in both situations (peer acquaintance and instructor) they preferred indirect advice rather
than the other three options which are hedge advice, direct advice and opting out. On the other
hand, for Iranian Persian EFL female learners, they selected hedge advice in both peer
acquaintance and instructor situations as compared to the other three options (direct advice,
indirect advice and opting out). The study concluded that Iranian Persian EFL learners should be
provided with programs that improve the awareness on different appropriate conversational
strategies in English language. The findings of this study are expected to be beneficial in crosscultural
and cross-gender comparison studies.
The attitudes of secondary school students towards learning english through p...Kübra Okumuş
This study examined secondary school students' attitudes towards learning English through project-based learning (PBL). A survey was administered to 100 students to determine their perceptions. The results showed that most students agreed or strongly agreed that PBL helped them learn new topics, was enjoyable, increased their motivation to learn, and developed various skills. However, older students and females tended to be more negative about PBL accelerating learning and improving problem-solving abilities. Overall, the findings suggest that PBL is an effective way to teach English when incorporating elements like collaboration and authentic tasks.
The modern approach on application of abbreviation and acronym strategy for v...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
This document discusses a modern approach to applying abbreviation and acronym strategies for vocabulary learning in second/foreign language learning. It proposes that this strategy can help make vocabulary learning easier and improve long-term retention. The strategy involves coding word meanings using extracted letters to form abbreviations or acronyms. This allows learners to focus more on meaning than form in the early stages of learning. The document outlines different types of abbreviations/acronyms and considerations for applying this strategy in teaching and testing vocabulary. It argues this approach can positively impact learners' views of vocabulary learning when implemented appropriately.
Students’ Perceptions of Grammar Teaching and Learning in English Language Cl...iosrjce
The use of grammar teaching in the field of second language acquisition has been extensively
studied, but there is a lacuna in the literature, regarding the students’ perception of its importance. To
investigate this aspect, the study was conducted on a group of 15 students studying in Semester Five, in the
English Language Department of Misurata University, Libya. The students were interviewed in groups of three
with nine specific questions, and the responses were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. The findings
revealed that although they all came from the same cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds, they had
different perceptions regarding the form focused instruction of grammar. The information gathered is of
considerable significance to ESL teachers who intend to meet students’ needs as well as reduce conflicts caused
by different perspectives between teachers and students regarding whether or not grammar teaching should be
encouraged in the classroom.
This document summarizes a research study that explored communication apprehension among English language learners studying business at Universiti Teknologi Mara in Kelantan, Malaysia. The study investigated how both psychological and socio-cultural factors can contribute to communication apprehension in an English language classroom. A survey was conducted with 51 first-year diploma students using a questionnaire to understand what factors influence their levels of anxiety related to speaking English. The findings revealed that students' communication apprehension was affected by both internal psychological factors like self-esteem and beliefs about language learning, as well as external socio-cultural factors like status relationships and social contexts.
This document summarizes several studies on improving students' oral communication skills. One study found that students should learn how language works in addition to using English in the classroom. Another identified three key areas of knowledge - social, self, and content - that influence oral communication effectiveness. Additional studies explored using games and group work to improve students' speaking abilities and confidence. The document also defines speaking as a skill and discusses mixed methods research approaches.
high school students' attitude towards learning Englishahmad faizul shah
This study investigated the attitudes of 600 ninth grade students in Puducherry, India towards learning the English language. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on student attitudes. The results showed that student attitudes differed based on gender, locality of the school, type of school, and type of school management. Male students, students from urban schools, students at co-educational schools, and students at government schools had more positive attitudes on average than other groups. The study concluded that developing positive student attitudes through classroom activities can help enhance pupils' motivation to learn English.
5. vol 11 no 1 choiril anwar_a descriptive analysis_61.76 - copyFaisal Pak
REGISTER JOURNAL has the perspectives of languages and language teachings. This journal aims at presenting and discussing some outstanding issues dealing with language and language teachings
This journal encompasses original research articles, and short communications, including:
Phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistics
Sociolinguistics
Discourse Analysis
Linguistics in Education
Linguistics in Literature
Language Acquisitions
English Language Teaching (ELT)
English as Second Language (ESL)
English as Foreign Language (EFL)
English for Specific Purpose (ESP)
This document summarizes a study that examines anxiety levels related to speaking English as a second language among male and female business students in Malaysia. The study aims to identify potential sources of language anxiety and whether gender differences impact anxiety levels. A literature review discusses previous research on language anxiety and how it can be experienced both generally as a trait and situationally in response to specific contexts. The study uses questionnaires to collect qualitative data from 150 business students on their experiences with second language anxiety and speaking English in public.
Danh mục các bài báo khoa học tesol, apllied linguisticsTruong Sa Nguyen
This document provides a list of 38 PDF documents related to teaching English as a foreign language, applied linguistics, and language education. The PDFs cover a range of topics including classroom management, vocabulary learning, data analysis methods, language learning strategies, classroom interaction analysis, and more. The list was compiled by Dr. Sa Nguyen and shared on their Facebook page for teachers of English in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Use of the metacognitive english language learning strategies based on person...Dr. Seyed Hossein Fazeli
The present study aims to find out the relationship between use of the Metacognitive English Language Learning Strategies (MELLSs) for learners of English as a foreign language based on personality traits, and the role of personality traits in the prediction of use of such Strategies. Four instruments were used, which were Adapted Inventory for Metacognitive English Language Learning Strategies based on Metacognitive category of Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) of Rebecca L. Oxfords (1990), A Background Questionnaire, NEO-Five Factors Inventory (NEO-FFI), and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Two hundred and thirteen Iranian female university level learners of English language as a university major in Iran, were asked to participate in this research work. The intact classes were chosen. The results show that however, there is a significant relationship between four traits of personality and use of the MELLSs, but personality traits cannot be as a strong predictor with high percent of contribution to predict use of the MELLSs.
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KEYWORDS: The challenges of fluency in spoken English among the EFL students.
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The ability of an individual to assess their own capability, adequacy and performance as compared to some personal standard.
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Self-esteem is the total positive regard for oneself as a person, and serves as a term for an essential part of psychological health.
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In the psychology of individuals, self-esteem is the overall evaluation that a person makes about his or her own worth.
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Self-esteem is the evaluation one has of oneself. It's a measure of one's own perceived worth.
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Self-esteem is confidence in oneself or feeling good about oneself.
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Self-esteem refers to the self-evaluation of one's own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self.
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the basic characteristics that distinguish one person from another.
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A self personality is that part of an individual which remains the same across time, place and context in spite of change.
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The term self refers to the mind or consciousness of an individual.
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This document presents an action research proposal that aims to address English difficulties experienced by Grade 5 pupils in modular distance learning. Specifically, it aims to understand the English challenges faced by pupils and determine if using PLAYS (Pupils Learning through Applying and Yabbering Strategy) improves their English performance. The proposed intervention involves interactive activities where pupils read and act out basic English words. Data will be collected through surveys and assessing pupils' performance before and after the activities. The results will be shared with teachers to potentially adopt the strategy and address pupils' issues with English vocabulary in remote learning.
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research on " showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English
1. Business and technical writing
Submittedto:
Miss Mehwish Jabeen
Submittedby:
Aqsa Rehman 17581556-023
Mubaraka Nazir 17581556-037
Rabia Zafar 17581556-045
ResearchTopic:
Showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English
2. Introduction
English language is used as official language in the many countries of the world. As well as,
English speaker have more opportunity for the best jobs in the private and government sectors in
the Pakistan. In the same way, society give preference to English speaker as compare to speaker
of other languages. But the English language is not the official language of Pakistan. Pakistan’s
official and national language is Urdu, and the people live in Pakistan can speak different
languages like Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, Urdu, and Saraiki, etc.
Therefore, All the people of Pakistan can’t understand the English language. Most of the
students especially Urdu Medium are not familiar with it. And for others English is used in
classrooms only and students do not get more opportunities outside the classroom to practice
English language. Due to few chances to practice the foreign language, students hesitate when
speak English. And they can’t communicate frequently with others in English language. The
people who knows the English language. They still communicate with other Urdu medium
people in English. And make them feel bad.
Speaking English with uneducated or Urdu medium people is unmannered. In this way
people can become in depression. They think that they are lower than others. Actually there are
some people in Pakistan who thinks that by speaking in English they get more respect in society.
They think that they look more fashionable by speaking English. So in this article researchers
analyse that why people show prestige and imposing power through English.
Title:
Our research topic is:
“Showing Prestige and Imposing Power through Speaking English”
Researchers are going to research on university level. Researcher ask from some students of
university of Gujrat about their thinking through some questionnaire.
Problem Statement:
3. Basically, Researchers are researching to know that why people show prestige and imposing power
through speaking English.
No doubt English language and speaking in English plays vital role in our society. In the country
of Pakistan, English is a co-official language with Urdu. But there are some uneducated people in
Pakistan. They can’t speak English. Even they can’t understand English language. Still some
people communicate with those people in English and make them feel bad.
Basically they are showing their status, prestige and imposing power by speaking in English.
Therefore, Researchers thought that they should have to know other’s thinking and their reviews
about this topic. And we want to know from students why people show prestige and imposing
power through speaking English.
Prestige is basically rank, status and admiration given to someone or something. So
showing prestige means show off their status.
Imposing power means forcing powers to other people.
Research Objective:
Researchers are researching-
To investigate either the English language is associated with prestige or not.
To elaborate why the people who are speaking English language get more respect from
others.
To identify why the people imposing power through speaking English.
Hypothesis:
Some people showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English.
Delimitation of the Research:
Researchers are going to research in Gujrat area from some student of University of Gujrat. These
students are from BBA, IT, mathematics and environmental science.
Literature Review
4. By reviewing the literature English language becomethe global language due
to the internationalism and medialization. In Pakistan English language use as the
second language in all the organization and institutes whether they are educational,
political or social. Our research is basically based on those people who are showing
prestige and imposing the power through speaking the English. (s., 2017) .This
research is made on the university students because most of the student trying to
showthe prestige to thosepeople who are illiterate and unable to understand English
language. Because notonly the academic staff and students are part ofthe university,
also drivers, security guards, sweepers and others are part of the faculty of the
university.
Main purpose of the learning and speaking English to mentally engage the
people with the diversity of the world. Basically prestige is associated with ability
within the domain. In this research we will find out why the students are showing
the prestige and imposing the power through speaking in English with those people
who are unable to understand the English language. Either they are doing this
intentionally or unintentionally. Sometimes they did it to get fame or attention from
the others.
If they are they are doing it intentionally what is their motive to do this, what
they want to show, whether they or showing their status or try to show the class
difference. They did it just to seek attention of the others. If they are doing this
intentionally then they will create their image as arrogant and self-important. They
will think that others are bound to follow them. By imposing the power through
speaking English they try humiliate the other peopleand their intension is to lose the
confidence of the others.
If they are doing this unintentionally what other people will think aboutthem,
whether they like them and what they do or dislike. Because if they did this
5. unintentionally they have to understand that native language speakers are unable to
communicate with them or to understand what are you trying to say them. Other
people think that they are not bound to follow them. Other people think that they are
trying to humiliate them and want to make their confidence low level.
(N., 1998)
Research methodology
Research type:
Researcher’s research type is quantitative. Quantitative research is expressed in graph and numbers
and analyses of data from graphs and numbers.
Research Tool:
Researchers uses google form for collecting responses. The google form consist of five questions.
Population and sampling:
The poplation of present research are the students of university of gujrat who are studing under
graduate level. The research has taken limited sample from the population. Some students are from
BBA department, some are from IT depatment, some are from envirnomental science and some
are from maths department. The research has also included sixty students in the sample inorder to
take their views about those people who are showing prestige and imposing power through
speaking english. The area of present research is limited to university of gujrat. Only four
departments of university of gujrat are taken for the collection of the data.
Procedure:
Analysis is done through google form. And share link through email and whatsapp. . Researchers
face a lot of problem questions from students. Some students fill the form easily but some students
6. are ignore the link. And students think that this link is used for hacking and their data will be
leaked that’s why they are not fill the form. Therfore, Researchers gave explanation.
Data Analysis
Researchers collect 60 resposes from people.
In first question according to survey 91.7% people say “yes” because they think that some people
are showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English
8.3% people say “No” because they think that people not showing prestige and imposing power
through speaking English
7. In second question according to survey 71.7% people say “yes” because they think that they loss
their confidence level when someone showing prestige and imposing power through speaking
English
28.3% people say “No” because they think that they confidently handle these type of people and
their confidence level remains same.
In 3rd question according to survey 48.3% people say “yes” because they think that most of the
people who are showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English are from high
class families/ rich families
8. 51.7% people say “No” because they think that people who are showing prestige and imposing
power through speaking English are not from high class / rich families
In 4th question according to survey 90% people say “yes” because they think that some people are
trying to humiliate the other people or uneducated people by showing prestige and imposing power
through speaking English
10% people say “No” because they don’t think that people try to humiliate the uneducated people
through speaking English, because they know how to deal with uneducated people
9. According to survey in 5th question 86.7% people say “yes” because they think that some people
are showing prestige and imposing power through speaking English mostly to seek attention.
Sometimes people want fam/attention.
13.3% people say “No” because they think that people are not seeking attention through speaking
English
Conclusion
Today in the modern world English is the most widely spoken language. English is the mother
tongue of 380 million people and it is used worldwide by the newspaper, magazines etc.
Researchers research is consists of five questions and researchers collect responses of university
of Gujrat students about those people who are showing prestige and imposing power through
speaking English. Most of the students think that some people are showing prestige and imposing
power through speaking English intentionally. Most of students loss their confidence level when
someone talk in English and mostly students thinks that these people are not from high class
family, they are belongs to all types of families. Some students think these people are from high
class families. According to students people are trying to humiliate uneducated people through
speaking English. Students think that these type of people just doing this for seeking attention.
Recommendation:
In this modern era English is a second language almost in all countries. So:
o we change our thoughts about speaking English.
o While talking must keep in mind the understanding level of listener.
o Try to avoid English conversation in front of those who can’t understand the
English Conversation.
References
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