Abstract-Vocabulary is a key element of students' understanding and communicative ability in any language. However Saudi students of English are observed to face many difficulties with vocabulary, which have been attributed to the widespread use of traditional methods focusing on memorization and rote learning. Role-play potentially offers an enjoyable way to encourage students to use vocabulary appropriately in simulated authentic situations. In a quasi-experimental study in a girls' secondary school in Al-Madinah, pre and posttest comparisons were made of vocabulary test achievement between two first year classes. One (experimented) taught two units of their English course book through role play, the other (control) taught by traditional methods. T -test revealed no significant difference in vocabulary proficiency in the pre-test; however, in the post-test, the mean score of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control. The evidence supports the beneficial effect of incorporating role-play in EFL teaching.

It is unclear if using videos and education apps in learning adds additional value to students’ listening comprehension. This study assesses the impact of adding text to videos on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ listening comprehension. The participants were 76 prep college EFL students from Taibah University, divided into two groups. The semi-experimental measure was employed to compare the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group watched an English learning video and then wrote text subtitles relating to the video using apps, and later took a listening test to evaluate their ability in acquiring information through the videos. The control group watched videos during live lectures but did not add subtitles on the content they viewed. A paired samples t-test was used to assess the extent of listening comprehension achievement and posttest results were compared. Results revealed statistically significant increases in posttest listening comprehension scores. The result indicated superior performance and a significant positive impact through teaching/learning via video watching and adding text apps.

تلعب الكتب المدرسية دورًا هاما في تعليم وتعلم اللغة.  تهدف الدراسة إلى تقييم سلسلة الكتب المدرسية في منهج اللغة الإنجليزية كلغة أجنبية FullBlast   المستخدمة في المدارس المتوسطة في السعودية من وجهة نظر المعلمات بالمدينة المنورة. استخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي وجمعت البيانات باستخدام الاستبانة للكشف عن تصورات 71 معلمة حول الكتاب المدرسي معتمدة في التقييم على معايير المحتوى العالمية التالية: التخطيط والتصميم، الأهداف، الموضوعات والمفردات ، القواعد، مهارات اللغة ، الأنشطة والتمارين ، المواد التكميلية ، والثقافة. اوضحت نتائج الدراسة إلى رضا المعلمين بشكل عام عن الكتاب المدرسي من حيث جميع المعايير التسعة.  كما أسفرت النتائج أن معيار التصميم حصل على أعلى متوسط ​​حسابي، بينما حصلت الأنشطة والتمارين على أدنى متوسط حسابي. كما كشفت الدراسة نتائج أخرى عن مزايا وعيوب الكتاب المدرسي. أخيرًا اقترحت الدراسة  بعض التوصيات التي تساعد مصممي المناهج لمعالجة العيوب في الكتب المدرسية للغة الإنجليزية كلغة أجنبية. Textbooks play a significant role in language teaching and learning. This study aimed to evaluate the FullBlast EFL textbook series used in Saudi intermediate schools from the perspectives of female teachers in Al Madinah. The study used the descriptive method. Data was collected by a questionnaire that explored 71 teachers’ perceptions of the textbook depending on the following global content standards: layout and design, objectives, topics, vocabulary, grammar, language skills, activities and exercises, supplemental materials, and culture. The findings of the study showed that teachers were generally satisfied with the textbook in terms of all nine standards. The layout and design standards received the highest mean score, whereas activities and exercises received the lowest. Further results revealed the textbook’s advantages and disadvantages. Finally, the study suggests some recommendations for curriculum designers intended to address the disadvantages that influence EFL textbook delivery.

Parental involvement is a key predictor of students’ success in academic and general life. Moreover, the integration of technology has had a massive influence on the learning process and in facilitating parents’ involvement. The current study aims to explore the role of parents in the achievements of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners via Edmodo, which is a platform consisting of three important main components. A descriptive method is used to conduct the research with a sample of 50 parents of female students at the intermediate stage of King Abdul Aziz private school, and using a questionnaire as an instrument. The results indicated a high level of parental involvement in supporting their daughters’ progress. Moreover, parents were pleased when the teachers kept them informed about their daughters’ progress in English. Communication with the school and supervision of homework had a positive effect on the quality of learning. The results revealed that parental involvement enhanced English language skills and increased learners’ motivation to work hard. In addition, the study discovers the positive perception of parents regarding the use of Edmodo.