Automatic thesaurus extraction techniques are applied to computer-generated related word vocabulary questions. These questions assess and provide practice for an aspect of word knowledge found to be important for language learning. Automatic generation of such questions reduces the need for human authoring of practice materials. In evaluations with real teachers, most of the generated questions...

The bulk of research within the interactionist framework seems to be consensually pointing to the beneficial effects of interaction in SLA. However, few studies have investigated the role of training in providing and perceiving interactional feedback, especially among young learners. This study probed the effects of training prior to engagement in interaction in case of young learners acquiring...

Euclidean geometry provides an opportunity for learners to learn argumentation and develop inductive deductive reasoning. Despite the significance of developing these skills, learner performance in mathematics, particularly geometry, remains a concern many countries. Thus, current study examined nature learners’ errors problem-solving, regarding theorem angle at centre its applications. Van Hei...

This paper investigates the role of a goal parameter in semantics. On the one hand, goals are necessary for a semantics of questions and answers. On the other hand, the eeect of underlying perlocutionary goals on information in context can be modelled as an issue or question-under-discussion. A logic, update semantics with questions (USQ), is presented that combines update semantics with a part...

Foreign language teachers, like all design their courses by first investigating and paying attention to learners’ special needs. In this paper, a needs analysis survey is presented. This took place in class of adult graduates from Greek Merchant Marine Academies. Learners are naval engineers who participate postgraduate course with the purpose upgrade professional diploma. The subject includes ...

The comparison of English wh-questions acquisition by monolinguals, bilinguals and EFL learners showed inter-groups similarities, which included formulaic use, overgeneralization, non-inverted structures, archiforms, double marking auxiliaries past tense. authors suggest a special role there is/are structures in the learners. research results allow assuming impact universal factors upon process...