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Jekiel, Mateusz; Malarski, Kamil – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2023
The present study seeks to determine whether superior musical hearing is correlated with successful production of second language (L2) intonation patterns. Fifty Polish speakers of English at the university level were recorded before and after an extensive two-semester accent training course in English. Participants were asked to read aloud a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Intonation, Music
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Horverak, May Olaug; Langeland, Gerd Martina; Løvik, Agnete; Askland, Sigrunn; Scheffler, Pawel; Wach, Aleksandra – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2022
Learning a foreign language is more difficult for some students than others, and particularly speaking out loud in class may be a challenge. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential of a systematic approach to facilitate mastery, motivation and a supportive language learning environment, to limit foreign language anxiety. An…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Speech Skills, Student Motivation
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Pawlak, Miroslaw – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2018
Although the ability to speak is usually seen as a key manifestation of learners' ability in the target language they are attempting to master, research has not given ample attention to strategies that can be employed to enhance this skill. In fact, the bulk of such empirical investigations has mainly focused on communication strategies that are…
Descriptors: Speech Skills, Speech Communication, Educational Strategies, Communicative Competence (Languages)
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Kruk, Mariusz – Teaching English with Technology, 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate prospective teachers' experiences in utilizing "Second Life" for learning English, differentiating between personal use of the said virtual world for learning the English language and its potential use for teaching English in the future. The results showed that the students perceived the use…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Computer Simulation, Electronic Learning, English (Second Language)
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Szarkowska, Agnieszka; Krejtz, Krzysztof; Dutka, Lukasz; Pilipczuk, Olga – Interpreter and Translator Trainer, 2018
In this study, we examined whether interpreters and interpreting trainees are better predisposed to respeaking than people with no interpreting skills. We tested 57 participants (22 interpreters, 23 translators and 12 controls) while respeaking 5-minute videos with two parameters: speech rate (fast/slow) and number of speakers (one/many). Having…
Descriptors: Translation, Comparative Analysis, Professional Personnel, Video Technology
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Helm, Francesca, Ed.; Beaven, Ana, Ed. – Research-publishing.net, 2020
Virtual exchange is gaining popularity in formal and non-formal education, partly as a means to internationalise the curriculum, and also to offer more sustainable and inclusive international and intercultural experiences to young people around the world. This volume brings together 19 case studies (17 in higher education and two in youth work) of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Educational Exchange, Higher Education, Youth Programs