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Download full textNguyen, An – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2023
One key objective of English medium instruction (EMI) programs in non-Anglophone countries is to improve students' English skills in both academic and professional environments. Despite the high cost and the popularity of the program policy, there remains a lack of empirical studies on the link between attending an EMI program and students'…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language of Instruction, Socioeconomic Influences
Al-Khotaba, Hussein Hammodeh Ahmad; Alkhataba, Eid Hamoudeh Ahmed; Abdul-Hamid, Samsiah; Bashir, Ibrahim – Arab World English Journal, 2019
This study is oriented towards the analysis of the speaking achievement of the learners of English as Foreign Language (EFL) in Saudi Arabia. It aims to examine the influence of foreign language speaking anxiety as a psycholinguistic barrier affecting speaking achievement of Saudi EFL learners. It primarily attempts to answer the research…
Descriptors: Psycholinguistics, Anxiety, Speech Communication, Second Language Learning
Direct linkKaushanskaya, Margarita; Crespo, Kimberly – Child Development, 2019
This study investigated whether the effect of exposure to code-switching on bilingual children's language performance varied depending on verbal working memory (WM). A large sample of school-aged Spanish-English bilingual children (N = 174, Mage = 7.78) was recruited, and children were administered language measures in English and Spanish. The…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Code Switching (Language), Second Language Learning, Correlation
Conti-Ramsden, Gina; Durkin, Kevin; Toseeb, Umar; Botting, Nicola; Pickles, Andrew – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2018
Background: Developmental language disorder (DLD) presents a considerable barrier for young adults to engage in further education and training. Early studies with young adults with DLD revealed poor educational achievement and lack of opportunities to progress in education. More recent studies have provided more positive findings. Relatively…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Psycholinguistics, Employment Opportunities, Barriers
Barth, Ingrid; Spector-Cohen, Elana; Sitman, Rosalie; Jiang, Guhuai; Liu, Fang; Xu, Yan – International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2019
Although open educational resources (OERs) can help bridge high school-university vocabulary gaps, central questions remain unanswered regarding effective design that enables students to go beyond the "small chunks" that typically characterize vocabulary learning in mobile learning environments (MLEs). This bi-national study adopted a…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Vocabulary Development, Independent Study
Cruze, Angela; Cota, Meg; López, Francesca – Language Policy, 2019
In 2006, Arizona ELL Task Force implemented Structured English Immersion (SEI) within its public schools to educate emergent bilingual (EB) students. Although prior research has demonstrated limitations of SEI, we investigate whether institutionalization has improved its implementation and outcomes using coordinators' and teachers' responses from…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Immersion Programs, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Wood, Carla L.; Gabas, Clariebelle M. – Grantee Submission, 2017
Background: Reading attitudes are recognised as an influencing factor on the language and literacy achievement of school age monolingual English-speaking children. The relationship between reading attitudes and achievement in young Spanish-speaking English Learners (ELs) remains understudied. Purpose: The aim of the current study was to describe…
Descriptors: Reading Attitudes, Bilingualism, Positive Attitudes, Recreational Reading
Wood, Carla L.; Gabas, Clariebelle M. – Educational Research, 2017
Background: Reading attitudes are recognised as an influencing factor on the language and literacy achievement of school age monolingual English-speaking children. The relationship between reading attitudes and achievement in young Spanish-speaking English Learners (ELs) remains understudied. Purpose: The aim of the current study was to describe…
Descriptors: Reading Attitudes, Bilingualism, Positive Attitudes, Recreational Reading
Bai, Jieru – Journal of International Students, 2016
A quantitative study was conducted to measure the acculturative stress of international students and investigate the predictors of acculturative stress. A total of 186 students participated in the survey. Results showed that 22.4% of the students in this study exceeded the normal stress level and might need counseling or psychological…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Foreign Students, Stress Variables, College Students
Tahmasebi, Soheila; Rahimi, Ali – Teaching English with Technology, 2013
Due to the unquestionable roles of technology in language classes, it might be necessary to use computers in assessing language knowledge. This study aimed to examine how computers may be used to assess language ability of [English for Specific Purposes] ESP students. Sixty computer-major university students at Abadan University are the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Language Tests, Language Skills, Second Language Instruction
