Volume 12 (2023)
Volume 11 (2022)
Volume 10 (2021)
Volume 9 (2020)
Volume 8 (2019)
Volume 7 (2018)
Volume 6 (2017)
Volume 5 (2016)
Volume 4 (2015)
Volume 3 (2014)
Volume 2 (2013)
Volume 1 (2012)
Number of Articles: 9
Designing reading tasks to maximise vocabulary learning
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 1-8
Abstract
Most vocabulary learning should occur incidentally through listening and reading. This is one of the reasons why a substantial extensive reading ... Read More
Motivation, amount of interaction, length of residence, and ESL learners’ pragmatic competence
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 9-28
Abstract
This study examined how motivation for learning English, the amount of contact with English, and length of residence in the target language area ... Read More
The relationship between task repetition and language proficiency
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 29-40
Abstract
Task repetition is now considered as an important task-based implementation variable which can affect complexity, accuracy, ... Read More
The effect of increase in task cognitive complexity on Iranian EFL learners’ accuracy and linguistic complexity: A test of Robinson’s Cognition Hypothesis
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 41-54
Abstract
Designing a task with a reasonable level of cognitive complexity has always been important for syllabus designers, teachers, as well as researchers. This is because task manipulation ... Read More
The effect of reading purpose on incidental vocabulary learning and retention among elementary Iranian learners of English
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 55-66
Abstract
This study, situated in an EFL context, aimed at discovering the ways purposes behind reading activities influence vocabulary knowledge gain and ... Read More
Pragmatic comprehension of apology, request and refusal: An investigation on the effect of consciousness-raising video-driven prompts
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 67-86
Abstract
Recent research in interlanguage pragmatics (ILP) has substantiated that some aspects of pragmatics are amenable to ... Read More
Investigating disagreements through a context-specific approach: A case of Iranian L2 speakers
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, Pages 87-100
Abstract
The current study investigated the expression of disagreement by Iranian advanced English learners. The ... Read More