Effects of Thematic Curriculum on Learners' Acquisition of English Skills in Selected Primary Schools of Nkuringo Town Council Kisoro District-Uganda. by Niyizi, Winfred

“…Preliminary findings suggest that while the thematic curriculum enhances certain aspects of language acquisition, disparities exist when compared to traditional methods. …”
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Overlap or breakthrough? exploration of the academic buoyancy structure in Chinese EFL learners. by Tao Zeng, Ke Zhong, Wanting Wang

“…However, most research on buoyancy is limited to general educational contexts, lacking a comprehensive theoretical framework that poses challenges in evaluating buoyancy's impact on learners within the domain of second language acquisition (SLA). This study seeks to bridge this gap by investigating academic buoyancy within the realm of foreign language learning, specifically among university students in mainland China studying English as a foreign language (EFL). …”
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Metacognitive Awareness and Self-Efficacy: A Closer Look at the Profiles of Arabic Learners at an Islamic University in Indonesia by Diana Nur Sholihah

“…While numerous studies have established the roles of metacognitive awareness and self-efficacy in foreign and second language teaching and learning, research specifically focusing on Arabic language acquisition in this context remains limited. This study aims to examine the metacognitive awareness and self-efficacy of Arabic language learners at Universitas Islam Tribakti Lirboyo Kediri. …”
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The ECOLANG Multimodal Corpus of adult-child and adult-adult Language by Yan Gu, Ed Donnellan, Beata Grzyb, Gwen Brekelmans, Margherita Murgiano, Ricarda Brieke, Pamela Perniss, Gabriella Vigliocco

“…Thus, ECOLANG provides ecologically-valid data about the distribution and co-occurrence of multimodal signals across these conditions for cognitive scientists and neuroscientists interested in addressing questions concerning real-world language acquisition, production and comprehension, and for computer scientists to develop multimodal language models and more human-like artificial agents.…”
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Exploring pre-service English teachers’ perceptions and practices of critical thinking in Indonesian EFL classrooms by Ganang Kuswandaru, Willy Prasetya

“…The findings highlight the significance of critical thinking in language acquisition, as it empowers students to analyze complex information, evaluate diverse perspectives, and form informed judgments. …”
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An Analysis of Students’ Experience in Using English Learning Application “myON” in Helping Students’ English Learning Process by Fasya Putri Radhiyya, Nazwa Aulia, Syifa Shabrina, Hairunnisa Aulia Putri, Bambang Nur Alamsyah Lubis

“…Hence, it is imperative for the "myON" application to underscore the significance of this tool in the process of English language acquisition by showcasing improved functionalities and enhanced communication capabilities that correspond with user preferences.…”
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“We Need to Think about the Grammar”: Practices for Opening Explanations on Language and Changing their Linguistic Focus by Mark Romig

“… Although the role of grammar instruction is still highly debated within the field of second language acquisition and language pedagogy (Nassaji, 2017), explanations have emerged as fruit-bearing interactional phenomena that can illustrate the “how” of explicit grammar instruction (Fasel Lauzon, 2015; Hudson, 2011; Majlesi, 2018; Matsumoto & Dobs, 2017; Ro, 2021; Romig & Horan, 2023; Rosborough, 2011; Smotrova, 2014). …”
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The ADDIE Model in Instructional Design: NUST MISIS Case Study by M. V. Lukanina, S. G. Merkulova

“…The data show that the program fully complies with the expectations of master degree students of non-linguistics majors from the «English Language» course, allows to ensure positive foreign language acquisition and enhanced course completion. The conclusion drawn is that the application of five-stage-ADDIE framework makes for smooth and clear course design, given 1 semester and mixed-level master degree students of different non-linguistics majors.…”
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Correlation between risk factors that influence the development of children's language by Marianna Momoe Nanakuma Matsumoto, Heloisa Adhmann Ferreira, Isabelly Bueno Araujo, Daniela Cardilli-Dias, Daniela Regina Molini-Avejonas

“…Conclusion This research has achieved its goals, first, by correlating the PIFRAL and PDL protocols and second, by showing some of the risk factors for child development and their implications for language acquisition.…”
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Die Synergie von Künstlicher Intelligenz und digitalem Lernen im Fremdsprachenerwerb by Sandra Niedermeier, Claudia Müller-Kreiner

“…Abstract (English) This article explores the relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital media in foreign language acquisition. Recent advances in digital learning are outlined, with a particular emphasis on the role of AI in the teaching-learning context. …”
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Effective practices in enhancing autonomous English language learning through YouTube by Ritueli Daeli, Santosa Santosa

“…By analyzing data from in-depth interviews with ten intermediate-level English learners, the research explores the impact of diverse YouTube content, including instructional videos, vlogs, and conversational media, on language acquisition. Findings highlight the platform’s capacity to provide authentic language exposure, foster learner motivation, and cater to varying proficiency levels and interests. …”
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Language Proficiency Across Tasks in Sequential Bilingual and Monolingual Children by Susan Logue, Raffaella Folli, Christina Sevdali, Victoria Singer, Juliana Gerard

“…A number of different language measures are used in child language acquisition studies. This raises the issue of comparability across tasks, and whether this comparability diverges depending on the specific language domain or the language population (e.g., monolinguals versus bilinguals). …”
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Teachers’ Insights into the Efficacy of the ‘Reading Circle’ Project Using English Language Teaching Graded Readers by Inga Linde, Linda Daniela

“…Extensive reading plays an important role in foreign language acquisition, as it not only significantly enhances students’ vocabulary, text comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing skills, but also fosters the development of sustainable learning and self-regulated learning skills. …”
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EXAMINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CHALLENGES IN SULAYMANIYAH PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY by Areen Ahmed Muhammed

“…Overall, this comparative case study provides valuable insights into how different educational contexts influence English language acquisition. The research offers recommendations for improving educational practices in primary schools generally and public schools, specifically in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.…”
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Embracing diversity in adult education: creating an inclusive environment for Turkish-speaking newcomers in community settings by Emel Kiliç, Wolfgang Jacquet

“…Abstract The integration of Turkish-speaking migrants into Belgian society presents multifaceted challenges, particularly concerning language acquisition and cultural adaptation. Despite Belgium’s multicultural landscape, newcomers often struggle with learning local languages, hindering their integration and limiting their opportunities in the labour market. …”
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Identification of Houge type of X-linked syndromic mental retardation caused by CNKSR2 truncated variants by Si-Hua Chang, Jie-Yuan Jin, Yi-Qiao Hu, Run-Yan Wang, Rong Xiang, Xia Wang

“…Abstract Background Houge type of X-linked syndromic mental retardation (MRXSHG) is a type of X-linked condition which is mainly manifested as delayed development, mental retardation, epilepsy that begins at an early age, and delayed language acquisition. MRXSHG is a serious disorder with CNKSR2 variant and at least 34 variants have been identified in MRXSHG patients. …”
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Immigration modulates audiovisual emotional processing in adults: is this really an influence of the host culture? by Anna K. Nakamura, Anna K. Nakamura, Hisako W. Yamamoto, Hisako W. Yamamoto, Sachiko Takagi, Tetsuya Matsuda, Hiroyuki Okada, Chiaki Ishiguro, Chiaki Ishiguro, Akihiro Tanaka

“…This change may be explained by the decreased focus on prosodic aspects of voices during second language acquisition. The current and further exploration will aid in the better adaptation of immigrants to a new cultural society.…”
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Promoting critical reading instruction in higher education: a three-step training scheme facilitated by using corpus technology by Yang Jing, Mei Fang

“…While previous research has explored DDL’s role in language acquisition, its impact on cognitive growth has received less attention. …”
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Pre-Service Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Song-Based Instruction in Teaching English to Early Childhood Learners by Danti Pudjiati, Andi Musda Mappapoleonro, Hisham Abd. Malik, Tira Nur Fitria

“…While they appreciate the engaging nature of songs, there is some disagreement about their effectiveness in reducing language acquisition anxiety. Fourth, pre-service teachers find English songs accessible and are positive about their use in the classroom, though opinions vary on the frequency of implementation, but most agree on the integration of songs into the curriculum.   …”
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Vers une cartographie systématique en diachronie de la recherche en prononciation de l’anglais L2 by Saandia Ali, Marie Garnier, Linda Terrier

“…These articles come from 35 major journals in the fields of phonology/phonetics (PHON), second language acquisition (SLA), and second language learning and teaching (SLLT). …”
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