Literature Review. Several recent studies illustrate that student disaffection in English Language classrooms is a very real problem in many counties. In the following studies various terms are used to describe English Language Learning. The abbreviations: ESL (English as a Second Language), EFL (English as a Foreign Language), and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) are used within the context of each of the following studies in keeping with the original authors’ terminology. The common thread
Teaching Reading Skills with Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) CALL or Computer Assisted Language Learning is known as the area of applied linguistics concerned with the use of computers for teaching and learning a second language or foreign language (Chapel and Jamieson, 2008). Computers have been used for educational purposes since mid-1960s with the work of Suppes, Atkinson, and their colleagues (National Reading Panel, 2006). However, up to 2006, there were still relatively few numbers
acknowledged that learning English is a “must”. Therefore, English was formally accorded the status of second language in Malaysia when the National Language Policy was implemented in 1970 and then officially taught in primary and secondary schools in Malaysia . Although English was granted the second language status in 1970, English had a comparatively long history in Malaysia (Solomon ,1988). During the colonial era, the British practiced divide and rule system that segregated the three main races
continuous increase in the number of international students mostly from non-native English speaking countries such as China, Iran, Malaysia and India, travelling to study in New Zealand is alarming. There is a growing concern on which components of academic language skills English as an additional language (EAL) international students will require for studies, as the medium of teaching in New Zealand colleges and university is English. (Cameron and Meade, 2002, p.1-4). Phakiti and Li (2011, p. 229) claims
the fundamental issue of whether literature can be taught in the ESL classroom or not. It had become a forefront debate for so long that it remained a perplexing concern among educators. Some educators might think that English should be mastered first before introducing the literature but some will say literature is the one that actually can enhance the language mastery. In Malaysia, the changing of policy in teaching literature in ESL classroom is obviously seen. In The Star, (Wednesday, April 28
Based on my research proposal topic which is on the influence of internet to students’ ESL learning, I have picked three journal articles that are related to my topic and make a critical review of the articles. The review is aimed to critically evaluate and comment on the three articles to help me in pursuing to finishing my research proposal. The first journal article entitled Does Home Internet Use Influence the Academic Performance of Low Income Children? by Linda A. Jackson, Alexander von
Therefore, English has been identified as an important source of teachers for equipping the students with facts and knowledge about international literacy. This is when there is a major effect of power and language in the ESL Classroom. Teachers have been identified as the main figures in the process of learning. Their impact is fundamental towards the progress of students. For the achievement of desired outcomes in order to teach English, teachers should show awareness towards and adhering towards specific
in an English-language environment have not only to grapple with cultural conventions somewhat alien to them, but also have to develop their skills in the language in preparation for practice in their home-countries after graduation (Singapore and Malaysia are examples of nations where English is actively used in courts of law). At the same time, it is crucial that these students enhance their ability to persuade with an appropriate use of the voice and the body. However, to get to this stage, major
lives. Teaching English to non-native speakers is a field that can have much better outcomes when educational technologies are used. This research focuses on the linkage between teaching English as a second language and using technology. It also demonstrates some benefits of using mobile devices, smartphones and interactive white boards in ELL classrooms. The Relationship Between Technology and the Improvement of Teaching English It is obvious that technology has been used widely in teaching English
Students Dr. Mohamad Jafre Zainol Abidin School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia E-mail: Jafre@usm.my Majid Pour-Mohammadi (Corresponding author) Department of English Translation, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran Tel: 60-17-605-4350 E-mail: majid.pourmohammadi@gmail.com Hanan Alzwari School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia E-mail: tataeek@gmail.com Received: July 25, 2011 doi:10.5539/ass.v8n2p119 Accepted: August