Foreign Language Development Research Articles

تأثير برنامج ترقية اللغة الأجنبية في ترقية مهارة الكلام لطلاب الجامعة في كلية التربية بجامعة الإسلامية الحكومية

This research is based on the existence of a language development program which we often know as FLDP (Foreign Language Development Program), which is one of the programs offered and presented by the Madura State Islamic Religious Institute campus to prepare students for the future. This research aims to measure the influence of IAIN Madura's FLDP (Foreign Language Development Program). This type of research is quantitative. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, observation and documentation. In the aspect of developing speaking skills, it is very necessary, especially for foreign speakers, so IAIN Madura presents FLD (Foreign Language Development Program) so that IAIN Madura students are not only able to think but are also able to speak Arabic.

The Impact of Cultural Contact on Exchange Students’ Foreign Language Development

It is well-known that participating in a cultural exchange program brings about many personal, social, academic, and professional benefits for the exchange student. One of those benefits is improving the student’s foreign language. The current study, therefore, aims to investigate how cultural exchange student programs lead to the improvement of students’ language skills, in particular, and overall language fluency and proficiency, in general. The data was gathered through a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. 16 Moroccan exchange alumni from the YES (Youth Exchange Scholarship) program were recruited using snowball sampling to take part in the study and evaluate how their proficiency in English has progressed thanks to the ten months of cultural exchange they have spent in the host country and the most helpful activities that helped them improve their language skills. Then seven of them were selected to give more insights into this language improvement. The data from the questionnaire and the interviews showed that students relied on different activities to further improve their productive and receptive skills making use of the contact they had with native speakers in the host country. Moreover, the data revealed a significant improvement in the students’ language proficiency and language fluency.

Identitätsarbeit und Rollenverständnis durch persönliche Narrationen in Virtuellen Austauschen zwischen deutschen und israelischen Studierenden

Digitalization is essential in daily life, especially in education, and has been further emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. Schools and universities are demanding digital development. To date, little progress has been made in virtual and transnational exchange programs for foreign language student teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds. These learners could greatly benefit from enhanced development of foreign language and intercultural communicative competencies (O’Dowd 2006, 2021). A group of Israeli and German students took part in a four-week virtual exchange project. The students collaborated on concepts for their future foreign language classroom, drawing from their (digital) pandemic experiences. Zoom meetings were recorded and multimodally transcribed for research purposes. The essay provides insight into a conducted PhD research project analyzing online personal narratives resulting from given impulses and assigned tasks. Using a phenomenological approach, an example sequence was selected. The findings will illuminate the discourse development of participants' secondary conversations („off-task-talks“) and their (situated) concept of roles and identities presented in the discourse.

Effect of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) Attitude and Practices in University Students

This study explores how technology, particularly mobile devices, is changing the landscape of foreign language learning. Traditionally, foreign language education relied on various methods and techniques, but the rise of technology and changing teacher attitudes have paved the way for innovative approaches. Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) represents the latest evolution, following the earlier Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) approach. This research investigates the impact of MALL on student attitudes and practices in foreign language learning. The mixed study involved 40 university students from various majors. Data was collected through a 5-point Likert scale survey and follow-up semi structured interviews with some volunteers. The findings revealed a strong belief among students that mobile devices are highly effective for language learning. Students highlighted the advantage of instant access to target language input through mobile tools. Overall, participants' high mobile phone use, media preferences, and frequency of mobile phone usage all pointed towards a positive attitude towards the role of mobile phones in their foreign language development. The findings of this study extend beyond the immediate research and can be applied by future researchers, teachers, parents, and others interested in language learning.

Thrivers and Survivors during Study Abroad: The Individual Cases of Japanese Learners of English

Whilst study abroad (SA) periods hold much promise for foreign language development, increasing research suggests sojourners’ experiences are unique, and language development does not always follow a linear trajectory. For some learners, SA has little impact on their language performance despite the affordances of L2 immersion (the Survivors). Other learners maximise the potential of SA, and this has a positive impact on their language development (the Thrivers). This paper examines the selected cases of four Japanese learners of English and their request language performance during a 10-month SA in the UK. Changes in pragmatic knowledge (based on appropriateness ratings) were documented at three equidistant time points. Language contact profile data also provided quantitative insights into the learners’ extracurricular language use and qualitative personal reflections. The selected cases illustrate two learners surviving the SA experience, showing minimal change in their request performance. The other two learners thrived during SA, showing accelerated performance in terms of lexical variation at the production level. This paper reports on the case histories of these learners to better understand these unique experiences and pragmatic discrepancies. Suggestions for how learners might be more pragmatically successful during SA are also offered.

Metacognitive strategy use in foreign language learning fluctuates from both ends towards the middle: Longitudinal evidence for the Island Ridge Curve

This study examined the different patterns of metacognitive strategy use, their variations across time, and the relation of this variation to English as a foreign language (L2) development. This study involved 2126 7th graders from 16 schools in Hong Kong. Metacognitive strategy questionnaire data and English test scores were collected three times at one-year intervals. Data were analyzed using latent profile analysis (LPA) and latent transition analysis (LTA). The results showed: (a) there were three strategy use groups across each wave: low, medium, and high frequency groups; (b) the medium group remained the most stable, and the other two groups transited to the middle; (c) the medium group obtained significantly higher mean English scores than the low group, but the mean score of the high group was non-significantly higher than the medium group. The evidence confirmed the emerging theory of the Island Ridge Curve and suggested that students can automatically adapt their metacognitive strategies to optimize their L2 learning.

IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM TAKHOSSUS LPBA DI PONDOK PESANTREN RAUDLATUL MALIKIYAH

The implementation of the Takhossus LPBA program at the Raudlatul Malikiyah Islamic Boarding School involves developing the Arabic language, teaching Arabic grammar rules, and implementing routine language activities. This program develops students' Arabic language skills, such as speaking, debating, hosting and delivering speeches. In addition, this research explains the history and teaching system of the program, and highlights the importance of nahwu and sharaf in learning Arabic to understand the structure and use of the language. The research methodology used is work analysis using primary and secondary data sources. The LPBA program in Islamic boarding schools is implemented through BANOM dirofiyah activities, which include routine Arabic language rules and sanctions for violators. This research aims to explore the implementation of the LPBA program in Islamic boarding schools using qualitative research methods. LPBA as a foreign language development institution encourages its members to speak Arabic every day to improve their language skills. Apart from that, Islamic boarding schools also implement the Takhassus LPBA program to deepen their knowledge of the Arabic language. Although the program faces challenges such as lack of student motivation resources, limited number of teachers, limited expertise, limited textbooks, teaching materials and multimedia resources, strategic steps have been taken to overcome these problems. Program evaluations are carried out periodically to ensure the effectiveness of activities. Keywords: Takhossus; Arabic; Banom.

Актуальные компоненты цели иноязычной подготовки специалистов в образовательных организациях высшего образования МВД России: традиционные и современные аспекты

Introduction. In today’s complex social and political environment the objectives of foreign-language training need to be rethought in order to solve current educational problems. The conducted analysis of the traditional components of the goal of foreign language training in higher education institutions of non-linguistic universities allowed to identify deficiencies in theory and practice. The main traditional vectors of research in the field of improvement of foreign language training have been established: communicative aspect; integration of foreign language and vocational education; familiarization with the culture of the countries of the studied language. Methods. The study used theoretical methods: analysis, synthesis, abstraction, classification, analogy, included observation. Results. Educational potential of the discipline «Foreign language», in addition to solving traditional problems of formation and development of foreign language and communicative skills, consists of the possibility of its use for the development of universal and professional competencies, as well as personal development in professional activities. The foreignlanguage training of future migration officers, which is in its formative period, is no exception. The author substantiates a new, corresponding to modern realities, goal and objectives of foreign language training as a part of the future migration officers training for professional activity. In order to implement the expanded objective of foreign language training in this way, a revision of its methodological basis is necessary. The article justifies efficient application of humanitariananthropological, hermeneutic and competently-oriented methodological approaches.

Learning Fun English through Pop-Up QR Book: An Audio-Visual Aid for Early Childhood Foreign Language Development

English is a language that has been widely studied at almost every level of education. Especially at the PAUD level, English can be introduced in portions that are appropriate to the child’s level of language development. Introduction to English for children can start with the introduction of simple English vocabulary and expressions. In practice, English language learning in PAUD does not go completely well due to various factors. This research aims to respond to the needs of English language learning in PAUD, namely by implementing Pop-Up QR Book media, which has been developed within the framework of classroom action research. This research uses classroom action research by applying the Kemmis and McTaggart (1988) model. This model is often quoted in books and articles and consists of four stages: plan, act, observe, and reflect. The research consisted of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of 2 meetings. This research was carried out at a preschool in Salatiga, Indonesia. The class used to conduct research was Kindergarten A class, consisting of 5 children with an age range of 3–4 years. The data collection uses observational techniques by observing ongoing activities. Activities are performed as needed to achieve goals. The results of the observations are recorded in anecdotal records summarizing key events or processes for use as documents for analyzing the development of children’s English skills in terms of vocabulary recognition. To analyze the data from this classroom action research, there were four criteria related to children’s vocabulary recognition ability using the Pop-Up QR Book learning media as a reference: ‘attracted’, ‘active’, ‘remember’ and ‘understand’. The result of this study shows that the Pop-Up QR Book “Trip to Grandparents’ House” is very good to use as a medium for learning English vocabulary for children aged 3–4 years. It stimulates students’ interest and the ability to remember and understand English vocabulary.

Implementation of an Integrated Curriculum in Improving Arabic Speaking Skills

The aim of this research was to determine the implementation of an integrated curriculum in language learning, especially Mahararah kalam. As material for improving the curriculum, researchers also discussed learning problems. This research was descriptive qualitative research at Foreign Language Development Institute (LPBA) at Al Yasini Islamic Boarding School, Pasuruan. Data collection techniques were carried out through interview techniques and documentation with related parties. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used reduction, selection, data collection and data display techniques. The results showed that the LPBA carries an integrated curriculum innovation model. This can be seen from the learning practices carried out. So, at the the Arabic language development institute at Al Yasini and in the language boarding schools, students are accustomed to communicating using Arabic implementing the vocabulary in the teaching materials that have been taught. In addition, the components contained in this learning are also in accordance with the integration of the curriculum used by combining the Arabic language that has been studied with several existing lessons.

First Language Contribution to Second Language Learning and Foreign Language Development In The Town of Lhokseumawe

Teachers recognize that different language teaching methods are appropriate for different situations. The social context and desire of immigrant adults to learn English as a Second Language (ESL) requires that the educational approach be different from that of other students. who must pass the school exams. SFL's contributions to language teaching focus on providing descriptions of the language as it is actually used and suggesting ways to help learners understand its usage. In other words, they tend to focus on the expected learning outcome rather than the learning process. This helps researchers find contextual features that influence the grammatical features of the language under study. We analyze the ups and downs of language use in cultural and situational contexts and how language function development responds to the functional demands of the situation. Here are some facts that can be used as evidence of conversational behavior development and change. The context of the spoken language is relatively stable, making it easier for non-fluent speakers to share information. Fluent speakers are more free or flexible than non-fluent speakers when introducing context, and the use of dynamic speech by NS and NNS has been shown to help maintain conversational flow. I'm here. At the lower level, acknowledgments and repairs are often used as dynamic functions. These two types of functionality have more limited functionality than the prompt and instruction types that occur at higher levels. This opens the opportunity for tender negotiations

Exploring the Impact of Virtual Student Exchange Program on Personal and Speaking Proficiency Development of Indonesian EFL Students

Previous studies have shown that studying abroad such as participating in a student exchange program affects the second language (L2) learning outcomes. However, it has yet to be proven whether a short-term experience, such as participation in a virtual student exchange program has a measurable impact on L2 or foreign language development. The present study examines the improvement of English learners speaking skills after participating in a six-week international virtual student exchange program on Asian culture. It is a collaboration among health education institutions in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, and The Philippines. This study employed quantitative and qualitative methods. Ten Indonesian EFL students were involved in this study and their speaking proficiency was measured before and after participating in the virtual program. A structured interview was also conducted to yield more information on their experience in the program. Statistic findings indicated a significant difference between the students’ speaking proficiency before and after the program (Sig. = 0.004 < 0.05), which meant that their English-speaking proficiency improved over six weeks. The statistical findings are consistent with the student's report stating that they felt more confident and comfortable speaking in English upon participation in the program. These findings extend our understanding that a short-term virtual student exchange experience significantly impacts the speaking proficiency and personal development of Indonesian EFL students. The results of this study imply that efforts to support such international virtual programs should continue.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Materi Pembelajaran Media Aplikasi Instagram @baitul.arabiyah Terhadap Peningkatan Maharah Kalam Santri Pondok Pesantren Ngalah Pasuruan

Ngalah Pasuruan Islamic Boarding School is one of the many Islamic boarding house in Pasuruan district that has had a Foreign Language Development Program (PPBA) since 2015. This program is located in dormitory I or dormitories for students and there are Arabic, English and Mandarin language programs available. The teaching used grammer-translation method, where learning material is only obtained from students' teaching materials books. This is not very effective in improving language skills, especially in students' speaking skills abilities.The purposes of this study were to find out how and the effect of using learning materials on application media Instagram @baitul.arabiyah on increasing students' speech skill which includes: provision of learning material on Instagram, the ability of students to receive learning material, the ability of students to train their speaking skills with learning material on Instagram that has studied subject matter in the form of (Mufradat) and (Qawaid). The research method used by researchers in this study is a quantitative method. The type of research used was pre-experimental using the one group pre-test post-test design.While the research instruments used for data collection were observation, tests (pre-test and post-test) and documentation. From the results of the study, it was found that the use of learning materials for application media Instagram @baitul.arabiyah with an increase in speaking skills has significance. This is based on the results of hypothesis testing with value 0.000 < 0.05, then the hypothesis is that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, it means that there is an influence on the use of learning materials on application media Instagram @baitul.arabiyah on the increase in speaking skills students of PPBA Ngalah Pasuruan Islamic Boarding House

THE ROLE AND PLACE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN RUSSIAN CULTURE

Foreign languages have always occupied a prominent place in Russia and the Russian culture. The paper states that despite being seemingly isolated from the outside world, Russia has always been closely connected with it, and not only by trade and political relations, but also by spirit and culture. The research contributes to the discussion of the role of foreign languages in Russian culture and reviews the development of foreign languages teaching system in Russia. Adoption of Christianity was the first significant reason for the spread of foreign languages in the society that brought not only a new religion, but also the Greek language along with the theological books. Over time, more and more foreign languages began to spread in the society, sometimes even entering into a conflict with one another: Latin with Greek (in the theological field), German with French (in the sphere of politics), French with English (in the literary field). In certain historical periods (for example, in the first half of the 19th century), foreign languages even displaced the Russian language in some social strata. The contribution underlines the importance of analysing such historical periods with special reference to interconnection between language as a means of communication and national identity. The investigation also argues that at times, for example, like in Soviet times, foreign languages acquired the status of the ‘dead’ languages and became an exclusive tribute to the tradition and a means of reading. In conclusion, the paper declares that foreign languages have always retained their important role, opening up new horizons for the Russian people and connecting them with the outside world.

Student Feedback Literacy (SFL) Profiles in an L2 Writing Classroom and the Influence of Peer Feedback on the SFL Features

Feedback plays a pivotal role in the development of foreign language writing skills, and within the scope of the new paradigm of feedback, the active role of learners in feedback processes has been acknowledged with the conceptualization of student feedback literacy (SFL). This paper reports on a qualitative inquiry into the SFL profiles of a group of Turkish undergraduate students in an English writing classroom and the effects of a four-week online peer feedback activity on the students’ perceived SFL features. The study utilized multiple data sources consisting of pre- and post-task surveys, which were filled by the whole subject group; the feedback comments and interactional moves of four focal students on Peergrade, a digital platform enabling peer feedback; the essay drafts of these focal students and the drafts reviewed by them; and lastly the researcher’s notes from a discussion session with the students during the activity. The results revealed that each focal student distinctly demonstrated discrete SFL features at varying levels. The findings also showed that the peer feedback activity did not produce considerable improvement in the students’ feedback literacy in L2 writing, yet changes were detected in student reports with respect to the perceived SFL features of making judgments, managing affect and taking action. The study extends our limited knowledge of SFL profiles of L2 writing learners in a Turkish context and informs the ongoing discussion on the efficacy of peer feedback in SFL development.

The Management of Foreign Language Development in an Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren)

The mastery of foreign languages, especially English and Arabic. is one of the educational goals in most pesantrens in Aceh. This study aimed to find the management of foreign language development along with its supporting and hindering factors in one of pesantrens in Aceh Tengah using a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection technique applied was interview, and the subjects were the leaders, teachers, and the students. This study delved into the four functions of management: planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. The result of the investigation showed some plannings of the foreign language development management, i.e., holding a meeting at the beginning of the semester, selecting the language coordinator, and devising methods and techniques language development program. Next, organizing included forming the structure of the dayah organization, students’ organization, and administrator in language department. In addition, actuating in the language development was implemented in direct method and control. Both applied muhadharah (speech), muhadatsah (conversation), mufradat (vocabulary), listening, watching movie, and studying kitab kuning (yellow book). Lastly, controlling was executed by holding the meeting of the staffs’ main task result either at the end of every month or semester. This phase was done by language coordinator through language administrators. Then, the teachers (ustaz and ustazah) controlled by walking around and worked together with the jasusah (secret agent). Furthermore, the supporting factors of language development included the existing facilities and infrastructure, qualified teaching staff, and students’ high learning motivation. While the hindering factors were the lack of teaching staff in English, the lack of motivation from the leaders, and the lack of students’ interest in participating language development process.

Modern Technologies and Educational Tools of Teaching Writing Skills in French to Students of Language Majors

Introduction. The development of foreign language writing competence in students majoring in linguistics is one of the key tasks in teaching foreign languages and cultures. There is a necessity of improving the educational process, in particular, updating the components of the learning system,which include educational technologies and tools. The purpose of the article is to investigate the use of modern technologies and educational tools in the process of developing students’ foreign language writing competence. Methods. The analytical review of the modern educational technologies involvingvisual learning tools in the educational process. Results. In the context of the communicative approach to teaching foreign languages, our interest is drawn to the technology of using visual supports as one of the modern educational technologies involving visual learning tools in the educational process. The advantage of this technology for teaching foreign language writing is the possibility of integrated development of competence in writing and other language competencies. At the same time, such authentic visual supports as a humorous drawing and an advertising poster provide valuable socio-cultural material, contributing to integrated foreign languages and cultures learning. Three stages of the formation of linguistic competence in writing based on visual aids are proposed: 1) receptive (Découverte), 2) receptive-reproductive (Systématisation), and 3) productive (Production écrite). This methodology is illustrated by a specific example based on humorous drawings. Conclusion. The proposed methodology is based on the basic didactic and methodological principles of teaching and contributes to the effective development of students’ competence in writing. The prospect of further scientific research will be the study of other educational technologies and tools for the development of foreign language communicative competence.

APPLYING OF DESIGN THINKING APPROACH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE

A lot of people comprehend the necessity to acquire foreign languages and particularly foreign languages for their professional needs, but in most cases, their enthusiasm and motivation decrease and sometimes even disappear when hard work on a regular basis starts. The greatest advantages of the Design Thinking approach in teaching foreign languages are the development of foreign languages’ competencies and the making of the learners more motivated. The aim of the paper is to analyze the development outcomes of communicative competencies by applying the Design Thinking approach to teaching foreign languages to Bachelor level law students who acquire legal English and Bachelor level Information Technology students who study German as a second foreign language. The following methods were used while doing the research: survey data analysis of the foreign languages courses’ target audience and the qualitative analysis of the data content. A questionnaire of the students was developed and carried out, the answers were processed. The research experience was analyzed, the conclusions were drawn and the proposals for future work were worked out. The framework of learning was based on the Stanford method: empathizing, defining the problem, ideating, prototyping, and testing. The results of the study proved that the design thinking approach is effective as the learners solve many real-life problems. This encouraged collaboration and activity as they discussed simulated professional and real-life issues. The results also proved that the design thinking approach is recommended for learners with a higher level of foreign language proficiency. The pros and cons of the approach, based on the learners’ results and questionnaires have been summarized.

BUILDING UP VOCABULARY USING THE ROLE PLAY STRATEGY IN YOUNG ADULT LEARNERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Vocabulary is considered as an essential element in foreign language development. Learning how to use the new vocabulary words in a specific context provides learners more opportunities to express their ideas effectively. However, foreign language environments have used some traditional strategies to introduce this sub-skill causing an inefficient foreign language production. Implementing the role play strategy offers foreign learners an interactive and valuable source to use the language productively in authentic simulated situations. This research was performed to determine the effect of the role play strategy in building up vocabulary. A group of 48 participants from A2 level at Universidad Técnica de Ambato were immersed in this study. The researchers developed a quasi-experimental study in which the control and the experimental groups were not chosen randomly. The control group remained learning the vocabulary with the traditional strategies, while the experimental group was approached to the implementation of an interactive and meaningful strategy: the semi-scripted role play. A standardized rubric from Cambridge University Press for A2 level was used to assess the speaking skills in the grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation, and interactive communication criteria. According to the results obtained once the pre-test and post-test were applied, the students of both groups significantly improved their ability to build up vocabulary at the A2 level, although in the case of the experimental group the result was even better since it showed a significant difference concerning the control group (p-value = 0,0055).

Comparative Variations of Words in Translation on the Example of English and Uzbek

Nowadays, special attention is paid to foreign languages in our country, especially the study of English. Every year, several decrees and resolutions on the development of foreign languages are adopted by the head of state and our government. This means how important it is to learn foreign languages. In this article, a comparative change of words in translation will be considered on the example of English and Uzbek, and opinions and considerations will be made.