Improving English Writing Skills of Non-Native Undergraduate Learners with The Help Of Movies Supported By Online Technologies

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of integrating into teaching English writing movies whichare supported by online technologies. Using movies in English classes has become the interest of many teachersand educators, as films are believed to be very effective, appealing and motivating authentic materials. Filmicapproach somehow creates a natural English language teaching (ELT) environment in the classroom and makesthe instruction of English enjoyable, particularly in terms of learners. Mixing motion pictures and onlinetechnologies both of which have a very crucial role in students’ life, would be fun and innovative. This studyfocused on teaching writing through the use of films and contemporary educational technologies amongundergraduate learners. The action research was designed at Qafqaz University in Azerbaijan among 32intermediate level students in the School of Languages. The learners were divided into experiment and controlgroups which were almost at the same English proficiency levels. The research involved a questionnaireconsisting of 10 questions with participation of 32 learners. The study is expected to be helpful for Englishteachers in terms of employing movies and online technologies effectively in writing classes, not to mention it islikely be a helpful material for further researchers in this field.

Jordanian Students’ Perceptions, Understanding, and Knowledge towards the Role of Internet in Learning “Englishes” and English Language Skills

“…Respondents of the current study further indicated that the use of internet is beneficial for students in learning language related skills: communication skills, writing skills, listening skills and learning skills. These results are supported by the findings of Cahyono and Mutiaraningrum (2016), according to which, students who are taught through internet-based techniques showed significant improvements in their writing skills (Aliyev & Ismayilova, 2017). It further indicated that most of the students reflected positive perceptions regarding the use of internet in developing language related skills (Cahyono & Mutiaraningrum, 2016).…”

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Intelligent Test Algorithm for English Writing Using English Semantic and Neural Networks

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Assessment of reading performance of non-Native English learners

“…Learners with reading deficiency remain behind the regular stream and cannot meet high standards of education (Aliyev & Ismayilova, 2017). This inability of literacy among students creates problems for both teachers and students, as students lose their self-concept to be good readers (Hughes-Hassell & Rodge, 2007), and teachers also face problems in teaching them, especially in reading activities.…”