We present a new method for task-based speechto-speech machine translation evaluation, in which tasks are defined and assessed according to independent published standards, both for the military tasks performed and for the foreign language skill levels used. We analyze task success rates and automatic MT evaluation scores for 220 role-play dialogs. Each role-play team consisted of one native En...

Speaking and writing are the productive skills of language and share similar components. In other words, writing and speaking are clearly related activities, but the modes of production are different. In addition, among a number of personality variables in predicting English language proficiency, extraversion/introversion has been extensively studied. This quasi-experimental study aims at explo...

Currently, the development of technology is very advanced. Technology can be used as an alternative to other media gain learning about various English skills. With application that a medium for English, course, it will helpful general public or students who want learn instantly. One language skills are important in everyday life speaking effective oral communication medium. The researcher class...

Language learning is a part of the psychological process as it based on individual differences various learners. Speaking skills are classified abilities that allow us to speak meaningfully with one another. It provides ability express information verbally. Affective factors such self-esteem, self-confidence, anxiety, fear failure, shyness, motivation, attitude, empathy, and so influence develo...

In regard to recent revolution in the education domain, English Language Teaching (ELT) assigns a sociopolitical dimension to itself in the light of Critical Pedagogy. The present study, in line with the recent educational revolution, aimed to investigate the effectiveness of critical thinking on improving EFL learners’ productive skills. The statistical population consisted of 164 pre-i...

Subproject 2 consisted of three sets of studies that focused on the transfer of language skills in Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs). The first two sets of studies followed students across multiple years, examining the cross-linguistic, intra-linguistic and developmental factors that influence second language literacy development. The third set of studies was an intervention des...