International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2015
Though speaking has been considered as the most important skill in foreign language learning proc... more Though speaking has been considered as the most important skill in foreign language learning process, listening has a fundamental value because learning does not occur without comprehensible input. Listening is a complex process in which learners must do analysis to accurately interpret. In listening learners need to interpret with a speaker to construct meaning. This study tries to find out whether listening strategies are effective to influence listening comprehension and the major goal of the study is to reveal whether pre-listening, while- listening and post-listening activities are the most important to decipher the main idea of a listening text. It has been found that while-listening questions play the major role in comprehension of listening materials.
It is believed that when learners are exposed to the target language excessively, they will have ... more It is believed that when learners are exposed to the target language excessively, they will have more practice to develop their language proficiency, for that reason the use of L1 in the language classroom is insistently avoided. However, if learners fail to understand in the target language, they cannot learn effectively; therefore, the use of first language (L1) in language classes should not be prohibited. Learning occurs in the target language (TL) in the language classroom based on the fact that learners understand activities. Thus, L1 has a facilitating factor in the language learning process. This study aims to put forth the benefits of using L1 in second language (L2) learning.
This article is meant to help English language teachers to teach English more effectively. Drawin... more This article is meant to help English language teachers to teach English more effectively. Drawing objects on the board is very exciting for learners in that it allows students to easily acquaint themselves with new vocabulary and quick memorization. It would be most appropriate if the words were to be nouns, as it would allow demonstrating or drawing on the board. It is not required for a teacher to be knowledgeable in art, yet a simple drawing can have a strong effect in enabling students to store vocabulary in their minds upon sight of the picturization (visualization) of words. By asking students to comment and discuss the drawings creates an avenue of reciprocal discussion and this further pivots discourse amongst the students increasing overall classroom collaboration
International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2015
Listening comprehension is the ability to receive the messages sent by speakers. Yet it is not al... more Listening comprehension is the ability to receive the messages sent by speakers. Yet it is not always easy to decipher these messages and construct meaning. There are factors that should be taken into account in listening comprehension. These factors enable listening materials become comprehensible for the learners. This study has tried to explore the factors which affect listening comprehension of learners. This study has mainly focused on factors which affect listening comprehension of Iraqi foreign language learners at Ishik University. The study has listed ten factors in terms of their significance and provided some useful strategies to improve listening comprehension.
International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2017
Drills are part of foreign language learning process. They provide good practice to promote forei... more Drills are part of foreign language learning process. They provide good practice to promote foreign language learning. Drills will enable learners to give prompt feedback. Learners will learn some concepts quickly and use them effectively in different environments. As drills allow learners to develop dialogues in real communications, they play a significant role to maintain language proficiency. This article sets forth the benefits of using drills in foreign language learning.
Communication occurs as long as people receive and send messages which require good listening and... more Communication occurs as long as people receive and send messages which require good listening and speaking skills. Listeners listen, understand and respond in a communication process; therefore without understanding the speaker, learners fail to convey messages. Listening comprehension provides learners meaningful input to enhance their linguistic knowledge. This study investigated the role of listening comprehension in development of communicative competence and found that learners developed high communicative competence by language input provided by listening to language materials.
International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2015
Though speaking has been considered as the most important skill in foreign language learning proc... more Though speaking has been considered as the most important skill in foreign language learning process, listening has a fundamental value because learning does not occur without comprehensible input. Listening is a complex process in which learners must do analysis to accurately interpret. In listening learners need to interpret with a speaker to construct meaning. This study tries to find out whether listening strategies are effective to influence listening comprehension and the major goal of the study is to reveal whether pre-listening, while- listening and post-listening activities are the most important to decipher the main idea of a listening text. It has been found that while-listening questions play the major role in comprehension of listening materials.
It is believed that when learners are exposed to the target language excessively, they will have ... more It is believed that when learners are exposed to the target language excessively, they will have more practice to develop their language proficiency, for that reason the use of L1 in the language classroom is insistently avoided. However, if learners fail to understand in the target language, they cannot learn effectively; therefore, the use of first language (L1) in language classes should not be prohibited. Learning occurs in the target language (TL) in the language classroom based on the fact that learners understand activities. Thus, L1 has a facilitating factor in the language learning process. This study aims to put forth the benefits of using L1 in second language (L2) learning.
This article is meant to help English language teachers to teach English more effectively. Drawin... more This article is meant to help English language teachers to teach English more effectively. Drawing objects on the board is very exciting for learners in that it allows students to easily acquaint themselves with new vocabulary and quick memorization. It would be most appropriate if the words were to be nouns, as it would allow demonstrating or drawing on the board. It is not required for a teacher to be knowledgeable in art, yet a simple drawing can have a strong effect in enabling students to store vocabulary in their minds upon sight of the picturization (visualization) of words. By asking students to comment and discuss the drawings creates an avenue of reciprocal discussion and this further pivots discourse amongst the students increasing overall classroom collaboration
International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2015
Listening comprehension is the ability to receive the messages sent by speakers. Yet it is not al... more Listening comprehension is the ability to receive the messages sent by speakers. Yet it is not always easy to decipher these messages and construct meaning. There are factors that should be taken into account in listening comprehension. These factors enable listening materials become comprehensible for the learners. This study has tried to explore the factors which affect listening comprehension of learners. This study has mainly focused on factors which affect listening comprehension of Iraqi foreign language learners at Ishik University. The study has listed ten factors in terms of their significance and provided some useful strategies to improve listening comprehension.
International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2017
Drills are part of foreign language learning process. They provide good practice to promote forei... more Drills are part of foreign language learning process. They provide good practice to promote foreign language learning. Drills will enable learners to give prompt feedback. Learners will learn some concepts quickly and use them effectively in different environments. As drills allow learners to develop dialogues in real communications, they play a significant role to maintain language proficiency. This article sets forth the benefits of using drills in foreign language learning.
Communication occurs as long as people receive and send messages which require good listening and... more Communication occurs as long as people receive and send messages which require good listening and speaking skills. Listeners listen, understand and respond in a communication process; therefore without understanding the speaker, learners fail to convey messages. Listening comprehension provides learners meaningful input to enhance their linguistic knowledge. This study investigated the role of listening comprehension in development of communicative competence and found that learners developed high communicative competence by language input provided by listening to language materials.
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