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Lohaj, Feride – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
In Kosova, after the war, Albanian and Serb youth have not had opportunity to learn the language of each other. They have communicated in English language and thus this language has expanded throughout the region from its previous function as a sign of prestige and necessity for people who want to get educated or work abroad to the main tool of…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Textbook Content, Second Language Instruction
Chan, Hoi Wing – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
This paper reports on how and why proficient learners of English in Hong Kong participated in popular culture, out-of-class activities, with an emphasis on their development of learner autonomy. Autonomy in language learning is defined as an individual's ability and responsibility to take charge of his or her own learning [1]. Out-of-class…
Descriptors: Popular Culture, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Independent Study
Griffith, Mary; Lechuga, Clotilde – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
This paper presents specific reference tools to provide institutional language integrated support with a specific language plan for a bilingual programme at the University of Malaga. This follows experts' opinions that claim the need of such a plan. While studies show the importance of language support in bilingual instruction, they rarely address…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Language Planning, Second Language Learning, College Faculty
Agcihan, Ezgi; Gokce, Asiye Toker – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
Textbooks might be one of the main resources of teachers even today however there have been many changes in education media and Technologies. Especially language course books used in foreign language teaching can be the basic source of learning when the target language is not spoken in the country where the language is thought. Thus, it can be…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Turkish, Foreign Language Books, Second Language Learning
Masouleh, Fatemeh Abdollahizadeh; Arjmandi, Masoumeh; Vahdany, Fereydoon – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2014
This study deals with the application of the pragmatics research to EFL teaching. The need for language learners to utilize a form of speech acts such as request which involves a series of strategies was significance of the study. Although defining different speech acts has been established since 1960s, recently there has been a shift towards…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Tulgar, Aysegül Takkaç – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2017
Foreign language learning has always been a process carried out with the help of dictionaries which are both in target language and from native language to target language/from target language to native language. Dictionary use is an especially delicate issue for students in foreign language departments because students in those departments are…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Dictionaries
Erdogan, Tolga – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
A body of research has shown that self-regulation and language learning strategies are important variables influencing learning. The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship between students' self-regulations and their language learning strategies. For research purposes, the correlations between self-regulations and language learning…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Language Acquisition, Self Management, Predictor Variables
Yükselir, Ceyhun – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
This study aims to express the international students' and academics' views about the conditions that affect academic achievement and progress of international students at a Turkish university from a qualitative research paradigm. The participants were 15 international students (10 males and 5 females) and 8 academics from different disciplines in…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Turkish, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning
Altiner, Cennet – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2018
Motivation is one of the most crucial factors in language learning achievement and it should be taken into account for a good language education program. However, research has shown that language teachers often do not have enough knowledge about students' specific motivations for studying second language. Hence, the main goal of this study is to…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
Sezer, Gönül Onur; Kahraman, Pinar Bagçeli – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
Teachers first need to participate in cultural activities and must be enthusiastic about improving themselves. It is thought that supporting personal qualifications of teacher candidates through different ways can have positive effects on intercultural sensitivity. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between personal…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Qualifications, Intercultural Communication, Foreign Countries
Sidelnik, Ellina; Melnik, Olga; Burenko, Lyudmila – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
This paper discusses the essentials of engineering discourse in the structure of the ESP training at Southern Federal University (SFU) (Taganrog, Russia). The purpose of this paper is to justify critical rethinking of existing programs of technical students training in foreign languages at SFU taking into account the increasing role of engineering…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Özüdogru, Melike; Özüdogru, Fatma – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2017
The current study aimed to find out the effect of situated learning on students' Vocational English learning. This research employed a mixed method research design. In the quantitative part of the study, pre-tests and post-tests were implemented to investigate the differences in students' vocational English learning between the experimental and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Semi Structured Interviews, Experimental Groups, Control Groups
Dar, Fatima Rehan – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2015
The purpose of the study was to find out how teachers role modeled and taught empathetic and pro-social skills at the primary level. The study was qualitative in nature and followed a case study approach. Observations of regular English language classes were done from Grades 1-5 to see if class lessons incorporated the said themes and whether…
Descriptors: Teacher Role, Prosocial Behavior, Empathy, Role Models
Ates, Ayse – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2019
In the present study that measured the emotional intelligence of the students who were learning Turkish as a foreign language, the aim was to determine whether the emotional intelligence of the students affected their reading comprehension skills and reading anxiety. Thus, initially, the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale was adapted for foreign…
Descriptors: Turkish, Second Language Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Reading Comprehension
Yalman, Murat; Basaran, Bülent; Gönen, Selahattin – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
Education is one of the biggest problems experienced by developing societies. Education is has an important place in individuals' lives since it allows them to prove themselves within their society and to maintain their future lives. Today, with the development of the Internet, education can be given via e-learning management systems designed on…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Electronic Learning, Management Systems
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