#54, Research Paper: ‘Plain Levels of Strategy in Vocabulary Studies’ by A. Ramesh Babu

Abstract: To language acquisition, learner should take vocabulary as the first step. When the students do not find themselves comfortable with L2, language learning can be made interactive and interesting with the introduction of appropriate vocabulary exercises. The present approach to the teaching of vocabulary in schools and colleges is far from satisfactory. In teaching and… Continue reading #54, Research Paper: ‘Plain Levels of Strategy in Vocabulary Studies’ by A. Ramesh Babu

#54, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Monolingual, Bilingual, and Bilingualized Dictionaries on Vocabulary Comprehension and Production’ by Abbas Ali Zarei

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of monolingual, bilingual, and bilingualized dictionaries on vocabulary comprehension and production of Iranian EFL learners of English at different proficiency levels. A total number of 270 students at Tabriz Azad University (nine groups of 30 members each) participated in the study. Three groups were… Continue reading #54, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Monolingual, Bilingual, and Bilingualized Dictionaries on Vocabulary Comprehension and Production’ by Abbas Ali Zarei

#53, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali

The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners by Parnaz Kianiparsa[1] and Sara Vali[2] Payame Noor University In Iran Abstract Nowadays, the most important aspect of language learning is how to express your ideas fluently in the target language in order to be understood by native speakers. To reach this aim, foreign… Continue reading #53, Research Paper: ‘The Effect of Grammar Learning on Speaking Ability of EFL Learners’ by Parnaz Kianiparsa and Sara Vali

#52, Research Paper: ‘Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching’ by Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian

Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian, Reader (Retired), Postgraduate & Research Department of English, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore-641018. This paper intends to present a discussion on ways to apply web resources for effective teaching of English Language and Literature; how far the multimedia resources are used in our… Continue reading #52, Research Paper: ‘Application of Web Resources for English Language & Literature Teaching’ by Dr.R.Gandhi Subramanian

#51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?

With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms? by Soiferman, L. Karen; Boyd, Karen; Straw, Stanley B. Background: The need for improvement in writing instruction in schools is dependent on teachers being aware of evidence-based procedures in writing and implementing them on a regular basis in their classrooms. Purpose: The purpose of this… Continue reading #51, Research Paper: With What Frequency Are Teachers Employing Evidenced-Based Procedures in Their Writing Classrooms?

#50, Research Paper: ‘Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English’ by Dr.N.V.Bose

Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English by Dr.N.V.Bose, Institute of Language Teaching, Jamnagar. Introduction Literature itself has been greatly enriched by recent developments in the field of critical theory. Structuralism, Deconstructionism, Reader-response theory, Feminist and Marxist criticism are just some of the branches of critical theory which have been challenging the ways in which… Continue reading #50, Research Paper: ‘Language Based Approaches to Using Literature in Teaching English’ by Dr.N.V.Bose

#50, Research Paper: The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership

The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership by Liaw, En-Chong Abstract This study aims at examining the differences between native and nonnative foreign language teachers at a major northeast university. The primary areas of investigation are “teacher efficacy” and “teacher perceptions of language teaching.” The results of this study suggested that… Continue reading #50, Research Paper: The Study of Foreign Language Teachers– Teacher Efficacy and Native Speakership

#49, Research Article: ‘Grammar in Second and Foreign Language Pedagogy’ by Anindya Syam Choudhury

The issue of “grammar instruction” in Second/Foreign Language Learning Teaching is among the most hotly debated ones. Of course, there is no gainsaying that grammatical competence alone cannot account for what is involved in the mastery of a language. However, the reaction against grammar teaching which resulted due to the communicative approach revolution has certain… Continue reading #49, Research Article: ‘Grammar in Second and Foreign Language Pedagogy’ by Anindya Syam Choudhury

#48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

Abstract of the paper: Although there are many websites designed and published on the Internet for learning and teaching English, little use of them is done by both Egyptian EFL teachers and students. The textbook is usually their main concern and focus. That is why the present study draws more light on the importance of… Continue reading #48, Research Paper: ‘An Evaluative Study of Some Online Websites for Learning and Teaching English as a Foreign Language’ by Aly, Mahsoub Abdul-Sadeq

#47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos

This is an English communication instruction system designed to teach children basic, easy to remember conversation strategies without the use of a textbook or to serve as a supplement learning system to a textbook. This English communication training method provides learners with concrete language patterns, a broad spectrum of vocabulary and encourages students to use… Continue reading #47, Research Paper: ‘FUEL, Functional and Useful English Learning, An EFL Teaching System’ by Joe Drakos