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Reviewer Acknowledgements for English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 13, No. 2 《英语语言文学研究》第13卷第2期审稿人致谢

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-30 DOI: 10.5539/ells.v13n2p60

Alice Ding

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On the Motivations and Pragmatic Functions of Cataphora in Natural Conversation 论自然会话中指代语的动机和语用功能

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-27 DOI: 10.5539/ells.v13n2p52

Jun Gao, Lijun Xin

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A systematic review of understanding parental involvement in children’s ESL learning: What the literature says? 理解父母参与儿童ESL学习的系统回顾:文献怎么说?

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-26 DOI: 10.55493/5019.v12i2.4810

Nurul Zulaikha Alias, Siti Soraya Lin Abdullah Kamal, Hazri Jamil, Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah

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Translation of prose fiction texts: An exploratory study 散文小说文本翻译的探索性研究

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-22 DOI: 10.55493/5019.v12i2.4797

Suhair Al-Alami

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Examination of data collection methods for pragmatic competence assessment of EFL learners 英语学习者语用能力评估的数据收集方法研究

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-22 DOI: 10.55493/5019.v12i2.4798

Zhaoyi Pan

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Applying Wattpad Platform as an Instruction Medium to Improve Reading Skills Viewed from Reading Strategies 从阅读策略看Wattpad平台作为教学媒介提高阅读技能

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-20 DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.999

Siti Nurdiana, S. Sudirman, Manal Laaribi, Nguyễn Thị Hồng Chuyên

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The Presentation-Practice Route to Teach Vocabulary to Young Learners: A Casa Study at International Schools in Uzbekistan 向青少年学习者教授词汇的展示-实践路线:乌兹别克斯坦国际学校的Casa研究

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-20 DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1172

Rimajon Sotlikova

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Investigating English Teachers’ Communicative Strategies and Learning Feedback in Constructing Classroom Discourses of EFL Learners 英语教师在建构英语学习者课堂语篇中的交际策略与学习反馈研究

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-20 DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1081

Sofiyah Cahyani, Selma Al-Qasri, Wafika Ofara

{"title":"Investigating English Teachers’ Communicative Strategies and Learning Feedback in Constructing Classroom Discourses of EFL Learners","authors":"Sofiyah Cahyani, Selma Al-Qasri, Wafika Ofara","doi":"10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1081","url":null,"abstract":"Communication refers to the process of exchanging information between individuals, namely the sender and the receiver, with the aim of achieving mutual understanding. In an educational setting, communication strategies serve as a blueprint for how information is exchanged. In particular, the use of effective communication strategies by teachers is critical in constructing classroom discourse in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Such strategies and feedback from teachers are indispensable for students to enhance their abilities and performance in the classroom. Classroom discourse plays a vital role in the learning process, and teachers should consider it during the teaching and learning process. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the communication strategies utilized by teachers in constructing classroom discourse in EFL classrooms, as well as the types of feedback they employ to maintain interaction with their students during teaching and learning processes. To collect the required data, the researcher conducted qualitative descriptive research, using interview notes, note-taking, and observation. The participants were male and female English teachers who taught at different grade levels, including tenth and eleventh grades. The researcher interviewed English teachers regarding their communication strategies and the types of feedback they use during teaching and learning processes. The findings revealed that teachers employed five types of communication strategies, including literal translation, code-switching, nonverbal signals, fillers and hesitation-gambits, self and other-repetition, and appeals for help. The results indicate that the use of such strategies is effective in improving students' performance and ability in class. Additionally, the feedback that teachers use during teaching and learning processes can be categorized into two types, namely oral and visual feedback, which can be given on an individual or group basis.","PeriodicalId":36638,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84227823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing Islamic Tasks-Based Speaking English Materials for Islamic Elementary School Students: A Case Study at Elementary Schools in West Lombok, Indonesia 为伊斯兰教小学生开发以任务为基础的英语口语教材:以印度尼西亚西龙目岛小学为例

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-20 DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1178

Bidari Andaru Widhi, J. Jupri, Jumadil Jumadil

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Developing Task-Based Learning Materials to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Viewed from Linguistic Awareness 从语言意识的角度看开发任务型学习材料提高学生词汇掌握能力

International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-20 DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i1.1088

Noviana Naqsyabandiyah, Najmeh Dehghanitafti

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