EFL learners’ motivational beliefs and their use of learning strategies
EFL learners’ motivational beliefs and their use of learning strategies

Abbas Ali Rezaee; Shiva Kaivanpanah; Sedigheh Najibi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 1-18

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15496

Abstract
  The  present  study  attempted  to  examine  the  relationship  between  English  as  a  Foreign Language  (EFL)  ...  Read More
The effect of task-based instruction on reading comprehension of Iranian EFL learners
The effect of task-based instruction on reading comprehension of Iranian EFL learners

Azizeh Chalak

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 19-30

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15497

Abstract
  Developing reading comprehension ability is an important aspect in acquisition of a language. The  present  study  focused  on  improving  reading  ...  Read More
Interface between L2 learners’ pragmatic performance, language proficiency, and individual/group ZPD
Interface between L2 learners’ pragmatic performance, language proficiency, and individual/group ZPD

Zia Tajeddin; Farhad Tayebipour

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 31-44

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15495

Abstract
  One of the theories accounting for pragmatic development of L2 learners is Vygotsky’s (1978) sociocultural  theory.  This  study  investigated  the  ...  Read More
Individuality in Higher Education: The Use of the Multiple-Mnemonic Method to Enhance ESP Students' Vocabulary Development (Depth and Size) and Retention
Individuality in Higher Education: The Use of the Multiple-Mnemonic Method to Enhance ESP Students' Vocabulary Development (Depth and Size) and Retention

Mohammad Amiryousefi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 45-58

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15498

Abstract
  Vocabulary learning is considered to be the most comprehensive and the most difficult part of language learning for all the students especially for ESP students. These students complain ...  Read More
Testing a model of L2 communication among Iranian EFL learners: A path analysis framework
Testing a model of L2 communication among Iranian EFL learners: A path analysis framework

Nasser Fallah; Habibollah Mashhady

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 59-78

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15494

Abstract
  Using  willingness  to  communicate  (WTC)  and  socio-educational  models  as  a  framework,  the present study aimed at examining ...  Read More
Learning of relative clauses by L3 learners of English
Learning of relative clauses by L3 learners of English

Laleh Moghtadi; Mansour Koosha; Ahmad Reza Lotfi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , February 2015, Pages 79-106

https://doi.org/10.22108/are.2015.15493

Abstract
  In surveys of third language acquisition (TLA) research, mixed results demonstrate that there is no consensus among researchers regarding the advantages and/or disadvantages of bilinguality ...  Read More