NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20252
Since 20249
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 9 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Lucian Rothe – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2024
Teaching and learning grammar has been a cornerstone of many German language courses. This article analyzes reviews of teaching and learning materials related to grammar, which were published in "Die Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German" between 2000 and 2023, discussing general trajectories and highlighting works that remain relevant…
Descriptors: German, Instructional Materials, Grammar, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Anne Barwasser; Kerstin Nobel; Kristie Asaro-Saddler; Bruce Saddler; Matthias Grünke – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 2025
Writing can be a challenging task for students--especially for those who have grown up as second language (L2) learners. In particular, planning and structuring written content can be especially difficult for them. For this reason, the effects of a combined strategy instruction intervention consisting of a graphic organizer and storytelling on the…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Story Telling, Intervention, Writing Achievement
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Ibrahim Halil Topal – Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, 2025
Technological advancements have not only introduced new tools for language education but also tailored apps and resources for specific language skills. These include mobile apps (e.g., "Drops: Language Learning Games" for vocabulary), websites (e.g., "SpanishDict" for Spanish dictionary and grammar), and reference tools (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Second Language Learning, Databases, Vocabulary Development
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Michelle Sheehan; Anna D. Havinga; Jonathan R. Kasstan; Sascha Stollhans; Alice Corr; Peter Gillman – British Educational Research Journal, 2024
Linguistics is conspicuously absent from language teaching in UK schools. A-level cultural topics cover a range of themes such as cyber-society, cultural heritage and multiculturalism, but the approach taken to these topics is not informed by linguistics. In previous work, we have argued that this is an unfortunate omission not only because…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, French, German, Spanish
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Olha Misechko; Tamara Lytniova – Paedagogica Historica: International Journal of the History of Education, 2024
The present article is a result of historical investigation into the cultural aspects of English language education in secondary schools of Ukraine in the 1930s-1980s, when Ukraine was one of the republics of the former Soviet Union. The course books, the school curricula and the articles published in scientific journals during this period built…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Anne Barwasser; Karolina Urton; Turid Knaak; Matthias Grünke – Language Teaching Research, 2024
The increasing number of students with German as a second language (GL2) poses a great challenge for schools. Previous studies showed that especially young learners with a migration background are lagging behind in the acquisition of second language (L2) literacy. Experiencing problem behaviors (PB) in addition, might pose even greater challenges.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Grade 3, Grade 4
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Nina Vyatkina – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 2024
This praxis-oriented article reports on the design, implementation, and evaluation of an upper-level online German course aimed at advancing the second language (L2) proficiency of US university students. Drawing on the noticing hypothesis and empirical L2 acquisition research, the study underscores the necessity of combining attention to…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Online Courses, German
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Rossella Latorraca – Interpreter and Translator Trainer, 2024
In the growing market of the translation industry, where 90% of the global output consists of specialised translation, the acquisition of familiarity with different specialised genres is critical for translation trainees to confidently prepare for their future professional challenges. Not only do professionals report dealing with a high diversity…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Translation, Self Efficacy, Second Languages
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Luciana Maria Cavichioli Gomes Almeida; Stefan Münzer; Tim Kühl – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: According to the personalization effect in multimedia learning, the use of personal and possessive pronouns in instructional materials (e.g., 'you' and 'your') is beneficial. However, current research suggests that the personalization effect is inverted for emotionally aversive content (e.g., illnesses). Objective: This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Education, Health Promotion, Information Sources