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The main scope of the study is to investigate the relationships between English study habits, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, utilitarian value of English, attitudes toward English, self-reported verbal abilities, personality traits,... more
This mixed-methods study investigates the effectiveness of the Reading Progress Tool on Microsoft Teams in enhancing reading fluency among first-year Saudi undergraduate students studying English as a Foreign Language. Its primary goal is... more
This study is descriptive research investigating cognitive reading strategies frequently used among EFL students at one of universities in Garut, Indonesia, to enhance their reading comprehension. This study also aims to find out which... more
This study aims to examine Iranian English language university students' levels and causes of academic burnout and their coping strategies. The participants were 207 Iranian English Language students. A mixed-methods research design was... more
Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), is an artificial intelligence (AI) model that has revolutionized the educational landscape in recent years. Its use has been explored across various educational fields; however, given that... more
The shift can be seen in our convection from teachers' roles to teaching competencies. In the late nineties, the National Council of Teacher Education document recommended the essential characteristics of a competent and committed teacher... more
The study intended to investigate the impact of task involvement loads on Iranian EFL learnersˈ collocation knowledge and their level of motivation. To achieve these goals, a sample of 78 intermediate learners were selected based on... more
With the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, universities switched to the remote learning environment, heightening the use of tools like Moodle. This research paper explores EFL students' perceptions regarding the use of Moodle for developing... more
This mixed-methods study investigates the effectiveness of the Reading Progress Tool on Microsoft Teams in enhancing reading fluency among first-year Saudi undergraduate students studying English as a Foreign Language. Its primary goal is... more
The present study sought to investigate the effectiveness of teacher versus learner assessment activities on the Iranian intermediate EFL learners' writing ability. In order to find an answer to the questions of this research, 30... more
Music is constantly around us and, if in English, it fosters social distance in EFL students, consequently increasing the level of affinity with the language, however, can social distance help with other personal aspects? Music lyrics... more
English Language Teaching (ELT) needs a revolution in response to the rapid changes brought by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational world, since educators and learners must be equipped with the tools to succeed. One of the... more
Writing is a complex yet a creative process that is an essential skill for effective communication. Writing skills include the refining ideas and expression, coupled with presentation and editing. However, to glean the interest in... more
The present study investigated the effectiveness of ChatGPT and Grammarly as automated writing evaluation (AWE) tools in improving Iranian EFL learners’ use of the article ‘the’. As such, we selected 60 intermediate learners and divided... more
Socio-emotional skills are crucial in learning processes and academic performances, but research in this field among college students, especially among Vietnamese-speaking students majoring in English as a foreign language (EFL) is still... more
As value of observation in the class room the students have score 6.0. This score is as a poor category. In this research the aim is to solve this problem until the students have a good score, while the standard curriculum is 6.5. This... more
ChatGPT has become a widely accessible tool for university students, yet the factors influencing its acceptance or hesitation remain underexplored. This study investigates undergraduate students' attitudes, intentions, and behaviors... more
The recent emergence of cutting-edge Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technology has gained significant attention across diverse domains, and education has not been shielded from its influence. However, the integration of GAI in... more
Writing is the most challenging skill for EFL students who are confronted with grammatical issues. Recently, automated writing evaluation (AWE) has been dramatically used in the EFL writing context. This study aims to analyse the types of... more
Reading the piece of writings in the target language is also suggested to enhance creative ability, while the basic tenets of English Grammar can also be improved through a comparative study of the grammatical concepts. The study aims to... more
This study investigates how senior university students use ChatGPT in academic writing processes and how they perceive its impact on the development of their academic writing skills. Adopting a qualitative approach, semi-structured... more
This study investigates how senior university students use ChatGPT in academic writing processes and how they perceive its impact on the development of their academic writing skills. Adopting a qualitative approach, semi-structured... more
This study investigates how senior university students use ChatGPT in academic writing processes and how they perceive its impact on the development of their academic writing skills. Adopting a qualitative approach, semi-structured... more
Feedback plays a critical role in the advancement of academic writing skills, particularly for learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This qualitative study investigates how various forms of feedback-teacher, peer, and written... more
Promoting critical thinking among students has been a topic for extensive study for a long time. However, this is quite a new area of exploration and investigation in the Bangladeshi EFL context. This paper explores whether classroom... more
This research delves into the integration of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model, within the realm of English language education, with a specific emphasis on specialized communication. As artificial intelligence (AI) and natural... more
This study explores Yemeni EFL students' perceptions of using AI tools in their English language learning, focusing on awareness, frequency of use, and preferred applications. AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Duolingo, and Grammarly offer... more
This study investigates the relationships between career awareness, learning motivation, and career preparation behaviors among final-year English majors at Dai Nam University in Vietnam. Drawing on Social Cognitive Career Theory, the... more
The integration of cross-cultural communication in Vietnam has constantly increased since this nation officially became a member of regional and international organizations such as ASEAN and WTO. This has driven Vietnam to integrating... more
This study aims to find out how the eighth graders of Islamic junior high school, particularly MTSN-2 Palangka Raya in producing a recount paragraph based on thematic progression. This study belongs to descriptive study with qualitative... more
ABSTRACT The present study aimed at exploring Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing from PAU EFL Student’s Perspective. To achieve the purpose of the study, a quantitative approach was employed by the researcher and to collect... more
The mother tongue influence plays a crucial role in the process of second or foreign language acquisition, serving as both a potential aid and an obstacle. When significant linguistic differences exist between a learner's first and second... more
The role of smartphones in the field of education has become a major support for teachers and students in learning and teaching areas. Teachers and students have been helped a lot to access any sources to collect as much information as... more
This study investigates how AI tools perform in the nuanced field of literary translation, offering insights for both researchers and practitioners.
During the EFL process, learners often come across difficulties. One of the difficulties is caused by differences between their mother tongue (L1) and the second language (L2) or foreign language (FL). This is observable through errors... more
This study investigates undergraduate English majors' perceptions of ChatGPT in enhancing vocabulary and grammar in academic writing. Utilizing a mixed-methods convergent design, data were collected from 31 students via pre-and... more
Despite a growing body of research exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in educational settings, there is a significant gap in their utilization as aids in Master's theses regarding attitude, content, and structure. Therefore,... more
In this paper, we will discuss the issues of the acquisition of pragmatics, the importance of pragmatics in second language acquisition, pragmatical and sociocultural issues that EFL learners may face and what effective methods can be... more
The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed methods study is to investigate the differences between the perceptions of instructors and students about the characteristics of an effective EFL instructor and to find out how these... more
Writing is a fundamental skill crucial for academic success and professional development. However, despite the emphasis on writing proficiency in university-level education, many students continue to struggle with grammatical errors in... more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained attention in terms of its usefulness and role in delivering quality education. ChatGPT is one of the applications in AI that supports learning. This study investigated the effectiveness of ChatGPT as an... more
The present study sought to explore the predicting power of sense of self-efficacy (SE) and emotional intelligence (EI) on the Iranian EFL teachers' job satisfaction (JS). To this end, 125 EFL teachers were selected from private language... more
The purpose of this study was to examine the gender differences regarding the perceived difficulties faced by Saudi university students in English writing in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected through administering surveys to 288 students... more
Multilingual writers represent a wide and heterogenous population. By studying the writing practices of Nepali students, as a significant portion of US international student population, this article seeks to foreground the issue of... more
The current study explores the EFL students' perceptions and attitudes towards their teachers' effectiveness in the post-pandemic era. It also provides insights into the current situation of EFL teaching effectiveness in Moroccan higher... more
Study on Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in second Language (L2) has become significant in modern language research and instruction. This study aims to explore the perceptions of a group of international EFL PhD students from Iran... more
This research paper focuses on the perceptions, challenges, and opportunities concerning the employment of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, as perceived by in-service and pre-service teachers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).... more
This study examines the difficulties faced by Arab students in the tertiary level in creating a well-written paragraph in English academic writing. The participants were approximately 40 students from RAK Medical and Health Sciences... more