This chapter discusses the promises of technologies in terms of their functions for creating
an optimal language learning environment with specific examples drawn from previous …

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of applying drama-based activities in
speaking classes on high school English as a foreign language (EFL) students' speaking …

Silence in language learning is commonly viewed negatively, with language teachers often
struggling to interpret learner silence and identify whether it is part of communication, mental …

Spanish learners engaged in two-way interaction gap tasks where, through social
interaction, they identified and defined low-frequency vocabulary. Participants (referred to as …

We investigate the role of awareness in learning non-salient grammar features in a second
language during oral interaction. We conducted a learning experiment during which forty …

Developing L2 learners' productive mastery of vocabulary is a challenging task. Recent
research has called for greater attention to understanding how receptive vocabulary may be …

Rapid technological advances and enhanced global cooperation have led to tremendous
changes in access to information and new modes of communication and, hence, calls have …

Drawing on experiences of ESOL teachers from around the world, this book provides
insights into how peer learning is understood and used in real language classrooms. Based …

The adoption of technical innovation tools in the virtual classroom has prompted new
teaching strategies and interactional patterns for class participation. During the pandemic …

The relationship between language and identity was an issue of huge debate over the last
few years. It is observed, mainly in educational institutions, that the interrelation between …