In our modern technological world, Computer-Assisted Language learning (CALL) is a new realm towards learning a language in general, and learning L2 vocabulary in particular. It is assumed that the use of multimedia annotations promotes language learners’ vocabulary acquisition. Therefore, this study set out to investigate the effects of different multimedia annotations (still picture annotati ...

PURPOSE The goals of this study were to evaluate the impact of short-term phonological awareness (PA) instruction presented in children's first language (L1; Spanish) on gains in their L1 and second language (L2; English) and to determine whether relationships exist between vocabulary size, verbal working memory, and PA in Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs). METHOD Participants...

This study aims to improve the teaching-learning process of foreign language through Quizlet – a popular digital tool for learning. In particular, we explore following aspects use among Spanish undergraduate students learning English: effectiveness vocabulary retention, its impact on students’ motivation and autonomous The results conclusions obtained questionnaire with 30 respondents point suc...

This qualitative study investigates language teaching practices relating to L2 English vocabulary instruction in upper secondary school vocational classrooms Norway. It builds on previous research describing technical as an area of particular importance for students’ development and relies observation data from eight classrooms. The found that work has a strong presence within orientation (VO) ...

Vocabulary acquisition is a cognitive activity that poses significant challenge to second language learners. Non-literal language, particularly metaphor, has long been recognized as potent and linguistic tool for expressing understanding abstract concepts, emotions, experiences. However, some contend learning non-literal may impede L2 vocabulary acquisition. This research paper aimed investigat...