Second language (L2) motivation as a factor that facilitates effective learning has been the focus of research in field second teaching and learning. Particularly for EFL learners, L2 may draw crucial impact on their outcomes. Employing Dörnyei’s motivational self system (L2MSS) theoretical framework, this paper explored influence learners' L2MSS achievements by reviewing discussing three curre...

The present study compares the pronunciation practices of three English instructors (two teaching in Australia and one Japan) with perceptions their learners (n = 49). A student questionnaire, semi-structured teacher interviews, classroom observations were used to collect data. findings show that strongly desire be taught improve pronunciation, teachers’ provision oral corrective feedback meets...

Second language teachers are great consumers of grammar. They are mainly interested in pedagogical grammar, but they are generally unaware of the work of theoretical linguists, such as Chomsky and Halliday. Whereas Chomsky himself has never suggested in any way that his work might be of benefit to L2 teaching, Halliday and his many disciples, have. It seems odd that language teachers should cho...

This study explores how teachers can enhance L2 instruction using a specialized corpus with a popular custom search engine from Google. With a focus on the learners' lexicogrammatical performance, a corpus-based system consisting of a database of genreand discipline-specific texts and a companion search engine are developed for an undergraduate L2 writing course. Using digital video technology,...

The role of L1 in L2 classrooms has without any doubt been the hot topic debates and discussions. In particular, some linguists educators do not support use teaching L2, whereas others emphasize importance classes. Although studies have done on both teachers’ students’ attitudes toward classroom, it still remains question when how can become an effective supporting tool for L2. goal this resear...