the purpose of this study was twofold. firstly, it attempted to investigate whether language learning strategies (llss) can predict foreign language (fl) proficiency. secondly, it examined what kind of llss iranian learners of english use more frequently in fl institutes. to do so, 112 intermediate iranian efl learners participated in the study. oxford’s strategy inventory for language learning...

The present quantitative study intended to investigate the effect of Iranian EFL learners' pronunciation anxiety (PA) and motivation (PM) on their L2 willingness communicate (L2 WTC) in English classes. Additionally, it aimed at identifying which these two independent variables (PA or PM) could better predict WTC. To aims, a convenient sample 134 upper-intermediate learners were recruited from ...

The current study aimed at determining the suitability level for faculties and institutes graduates of Public Authority Applied Education Training requirements labor market in State Kuwait from employers’ perspective public private sectors. sample consisted (2018) employers. A questionnaire was used after verifying its validity stability. It applied to an exploratory population which are not in...

This study sought to compare Iranian EFL novice and expert teachers regarding their professional knowledge at Iranian language institutes and universities. To achieve the aim of study, a questionnaire was developed based on the literature, the theoretical framework and the results of a qualitative study. This questionnaire was administered to the whole sample of the study who was 200 Iranian EF...

This study sought to compare Iranian EFL novice and expert teachers regarding their professional knowledge at Iranian language institutes and universities. To achieve the aim of study, a questionnaire was developed based on the literature, the theoretical framework and the results of a qualitative study carried out by Yazdanpanah and Sahragard (2017). This questionnaire was administered to the ...

This paper aims to analyze the kinds of peer observation teaching in Saudi English language institutes. The data revealed that three models are used: evaluative, developmental and collaborative. It was apparent evaluative model is dominant one. analysis results showed there a negative attitude toward Peer Observation Teaching (POT) among teachers. They do not welcome idea being monitored judged...