Vol. 3 No. 2 (2017)

Zeynep Özdem Ertürk Niğde Ömer Halisdemir UniversityKeywords: Collocations, meaning, receptive and productive vocabulary tasks Abstract Collocations are one of the important components of native speaker competence. For this reason, there have been many studies investigating explicit teaching methods of them. However, most of them did not focus on receptive and productive tasks independently. This study …

The Effects of Receptive and Productive Learning Tasks on EFL Learners’ Knowledge of Collocation and Meaning Read More »

Fawzi Al Ghazali Al Hosn University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5559-1034Keywords: Linguistic Competence, CDA, Language Use, Language Register, Sociolinguistics Abstract As a special approach in discourse analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) aims to study the discursive conditions and consequences of power abuse practised by dominant groups or institutions (van Dijk, 1995). It contributes to raising awareness of the discursive …

Awareness of Critical Discourse Analysis Underpins Learners’ Sociolinguistic Competence and Language Use Read More »

Nalan Bayraktar Balkır Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1966-569XEce Zehir Topkaya Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5364-7551Keywords: Attitudes to writing, lexical complexity, prewriting techniques, synectics, writing fluency Abstract This study aimed to explore the effects of synectics as a prewriting technique on writing fluency and lexical complexity in the written texts of 20 tertiary level Turkish EFL …

Synectics as a prewriting technique: Its effects on writing fluency and lexical complexity Read More »

Irina Rets Sakarya University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8832-0962Keywords: Concordance, corpus linguistics, vocabulary learning, L3 acquisition, data-driven learning Abstract Vocabulary knowledge is considered to be key to language comprehension and speech production. Although there is considerable research literature on vocabulary learning, there is no consensus on which vocabulary teaching / learning strategy is the most successful. The article describes …

Vocabulary Retention and Concordance-based Learning in L3 Acquisition Read More »

Şule Yüksel Ertuğrul Seçer National Defense University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9303-2751Nadir Çeliköz Yıldız Technical University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3826-0070Keywords: Writing skill, comprehension-based instruction, writing skill instruction Abstract This paper aims to analyze the effect of Essay Writing Course, given as specific writing skill instruction along with comprehension-based instruction, on the writing skill development of high school students. The paper is based …

The Role of Essay Writing Course, Given along with Comprehension-based Instruction, on the Writing Skill Development of High School Students Read More »

Ramazan Yetkin Hacettepe University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4688-509XKeywords: pronunciation learning strategies, strategy use,, gender, age, EFL learners Abstract Pronunciation, as being one of the core components of a language, plays key roles in language learning and language use. Many studies have already been conducted regarding pronunciation learning and its importance; yet, satisfactory attention has not been given to …

Research into pronunciation learning strategies of pre-service English teachers Read More »

Donika Elezkurtaj Bërveniku University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7533-529XKeywords: Argumentation, critical thinking;, sociolinguistics, corpus, syylabus Abstract Living in a world of globalization, communication of various forms has become crucial. Should it be of a colloquial or formal use, language plays a vital role in our lives. As in every other area, communication is the “lifeblood” …

The Art of Argumentation: A Sociolinguistic Approach to Developing Thesis Statements (The Case of Kosova High School Students) Read More »

Kubra Saygili Istanbul Şehir University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1946-6823Enes KavakKeywords: Retrieval Vocabulary Instruction, Academic Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Teaching, Vocabulary Instruction, Reading Comprehension Abstract This study aimed to explore the effects of retrieval vocabulary instruction on academic reading comprehension of 40 participants at the School of Foreign Languages at Istanbul Şehir University. According to Barcroft (2015) retrieval vocabulary is …

Effects of Retrieval Vocabulary Instruction on Academic Reading Comprehension Read More »

Seher Balbay Middle East Technical University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6276-053XSelcan Kilis Giresun University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5751-2363Keywords: YouTube, tailor-made playlists, online videos, academic presentations, language education Abstract Advancements in information and communication technology have revolutionized the notion of teaching and learning in terms of strategies, context, and methods. One of the most remarkable tools used in teaching and learning in the …

Students’ Perceptions of the use of a YouTube channel specifically designed for an Academic Speaking Skills Course Read More »

Erdal Ayan Hacettepe University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5010-484XS. Sadi Seferoğlu Hacettepe University, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5010-484XKeywords: online learning, synchronous learning,, language learning strategies, online collaborative writing Abstract The current study is a research on use of EtherPad platform for online collaborative writing tasks. There are lots of reports and research dealing with these platforms, the integration of technology and its use …

Using Etherpad for Online Collaborative Writing Activities and Learners with Different Language Learning Strategies Read More »