The main purpose of this study is to investigate how voice is realized by Iranian EFL learners in persuasive English and Persian text types. This discourse-related notion is a required criterion for writing acceptable English. However, L2 learners from cultures other than English might face problems in realizing it, or even ignore it all through their writing. In this connection, the present st...

Abstract This article reports on a comprehensive synthesis of the literature role working memory in second language (L2) writing. It starts with an overview and clarification construct measurement memory, followed by elaboration major theoretical models informing synthesized research. The then presents methods results 16 studies that have been conducted associations between L2 methodological en...

The increasing demand for lifelong learners and reflective practitioners has re-‎conceptualized the ‎connection between assessment and learning to the extent ‎that alternative assessment methods (i.e., self-, ‎peer and teacher-assessment, etc.) ‎have emerged. However, their incorporation into various language ‎skills might ‎bring about certain consequences. Among them, the writing skill is ofte...

The complexity of the writing skill, low literacy skills, interlanguage errors, language proficiency, lack critical thinking, poor information and second (L2) anxiety, which is supported by two-semester course performance analysis, result in skill among one Malaysian universities' undergraduates.

The study investigated the effects of the intervention of a computerized graphic organizer (CGO), Inspiration, on a group of EFL college students’ performance of English reading-to-write tasks. Students were given two pretests to determine their entry levels of English proficiency of reading and writing. After the CGO treatment, they were given two posttests. Both preand post-intervention measu...

Various studies focusing on the effectiveness of teacher-parents relationship emphasize the positive effects of parents’ involvement in education. This study aimed to examine the effects of teacher-parents relationship on Iranians EFL learners’ language proficiency at elementary level. It also aimed to find how this relationship may influence  parents’ motivation and attitude with regard to the...