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The Impact of Daily English Exposure on Article Usage: A Comparative Study of EFL and ESL Learners
Rena Yamamoto (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tomomi Sugai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we compared the influence of living circumstances, particularly the amount of second-language...Basic page August 1, 2024
The Impact of Background Music on Language Learning
Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Kubota Koyuki (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we investigate the impact of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Decoding the Impact of Illustrations on Vocabulary Retention: Analyzing Japanese EFL Learners' Memorization Strategies
Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Kubota Koyuki (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we explore the effectiveness of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Unraveling the Impact of Note-Taking on Listening Comprehension Across Text Difficulty Levels in EFL Learners
Tomomi Sugai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Rena Yamamoto (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract While some previous studies have suggested that note-taking may impair performance, the effect of note-...Basic page August 1, 2024
Project Books: Powerful Tools for Keeping Knowledge
Julie Ocden Banaue (Lac Hong Bilingual School, Vietnam) Abhishek Rajamanickam (Lac Hong Bilingual School, Vietnam) Abstract Project books enormously increase students' interest in working with foreign language and facts--and more. They are a wonderful way of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Evaluating the Efficacy of Writing vs. Sight Methods in Vocabulary Memorization
Koyuki Kubota (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract Vocabulary memorization plays a crucial role in second...Basic page August 1, 2024
Adapting to AI in the Classroom: Navigating New Frontiers in Education
Victor Reeser (SUNY Korea) Corrine T. Spencer (SUNY Korea) Cassandra Santos (SUNY Korea) Madison Brand (SUNY Korea) Christopher Houghton (SUNY Korea) Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence in education offers both...Basic page August 1, 2024
Teaching a Foreign Language Based on Cognitive Experience and Embodied Cognition
Otgon-Erdene Eldev-Ochir (Erdenet Institute of Technology, Mongolian University of Science and Technology) Abstract In this session, we'll discuss methods and possibilities of foreign language teaching based on the theories of conceptual metaphor, concept, domain...Basic page August 1, 2024
The Effect of Previewing Comprehension Questions on Listening Test Performance: Insights From Japanese EFL Learners
Ayu Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we explore how previewing comprehension questions affects English listening test performance among Japanese EFL learners. With 35 participants,...Basic page August 1, 2024
Clone of Accelerating Comprehension: The Role of Audio Speed in Multimodal Second Language Learning
Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, I explore the impact of multimodal input on second language acquisition, focusing on whether simultaneous presentation of reading comprehension texts and audio at varying speeds...Basic page August 1, 2024
Current Trends in Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis: A Case Study
Shusaku Nakayama (Osaka University of Economics and Law, Japan) Abstract In this study, I investigated the use of modal auxiliary verbs by Japanese learners using the contrastive interlanguage analysis (CIA) approach. Traditionally, CIA evaluates interlanguages...Basic page August 1, 2024
A List of High Frequency Collocations in Spoken English
Shusaku Nakayama (Osaka University of Economics and Law, Japan) Abstract In this study, I sought to develop a list of high-frequency collocations in spoken contexts, with the aim of helping learners especially at a lower level to succeed in communication. To make...Basic page August 1, 2024
MALL in Teaching and Learning English in School-Aged Children With Special Educational Needs
Magda Zelazowska-Sobczyk (University of Warsaw, Poland) Abstract Nowadays, special educational needs (SEN) are more common among students at every academic level. Children with SEN often face numerous learning difficulties and barriers, including foreign...Basic page August 1, 2024
Active Learning Tasks To Encourage Speaking and Thinking From Different Perspectives
Kristina Kauss (Wonsam Middle School, Korea) Abstract As teachers, we need to constantly adapt to help our students get out of the rut of thinking the textbook is the only right way to learn the material. We often need to change up our teaching strategies from...Basic page August 1, 2024
Is Function Word-Based Listening Dictation Effective for L2 Learners?
Rie Ando (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract Japanese L2 learners often struggle with listening comprehension, particularly with sounds that disappear due to linking and assimilation. They tend to recognize content words more easily than function words. In...Basic page August 1, 2024
Bridging Confidence Gaps in EFL: ChatGPT as a Game-Changer
Yasuko Sato (Niigata University of International and Information Studies, Japan) Ichi Konta (Chuetsu Transport Co., Ltd., Japan) Abstract In this presentation, we explore the transformative power of ChatGPT in boosting speaking confidence and English proficiency...Basic page August 7, 2024
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2024 Nominees / Candidates
This page posts the nominees for elected offices as their nominations are received by the KOTESOL Nominations and Elections Committee. As nominees complete the submission of their documentation for running for office (candidate's statement, biographical...Basic page Nominations & Elections Committee August 26, 2024
2024.8.29 / Language on Demand, Inc. / Freelance English Instructor / Online / 22,000 KRW or $16
Organization Name Language on Demand, Inc / https://www.visitlod.com Location Online / No office work required Job Title Freelance online English instructor Closing Date Open until filled Length of contract Minimum 3 month to Maximum 3 years (You can decide...Basic page KOTESOL Job Board August 29, 2024