The present study aimed to examine the potential impacts of Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) on Iranian English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ writing accuracy. Another objective was identify attitudes toward using AWE in classes. As such, 50 female EFL students at intermediate level language proficiency were chosen via convenience sampling participate study. They then randomly divided i...

In this paper, we describe the effects of using KitBuild concept mapping (KB-mapping) method as a technologyenhanced support for the Reading Comprehension (RC) in English as Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. RC is a process that helps learners to become a more effective and efficient reader. It is an intentional, active and interactive activity that language learners experience in their daily wo...

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of CALL in developing reading proficiency of Iranian EFL learners in comparison to paper-based instruction and to investigate any significant difference in the reading comprehension of the high and low proficient learners after receiving computer-assisted instruction (CAI). This study also investigated the participants’ attitudes toward ...

given the fact that developing an intimate relationship between teacher and students creates a safe learning environment (harran, 2006), and because teacher immediacy is proved to increase students’ motivation for learning (velez & cano, 2008), this study was an attempt to explore the relationship between iranian efl learners’ perceived teacher immediacy and their willingness to communicate...

investigating the discursive construction of efl learners’ motivation is a relatively new area of inquiry. hence, there is a dearth of research into how foreign language learners’ discourse mediates their motivation construction. this study attempted to examine the discursive construction of two (one male and one female) iranian efl learners’ motivation in shiraz university, iran by examining t...

Because of the widespread use digital technology, many EFL students access various types technologies that help them acquire English vocabulary beyond formal classroom learning. This paper aims to explore Saudi learners’ attitudes towards informal learning (IDLEV) outside academic requirements as well their practices IDLEV classroom. To answer research questions study, researchers recruited 80 ...