The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of cultural knowledge on improving Iranian EFL learners' listening comprehension. To achieve this purpose, out of three hundred participants, one hundred and twenty pre-intermediate language learners were selected based on their scores on a listening comprehension test and were randomly assigned to four groups. Each group was exposed to...

This article begins by accounting the development of Second language theories .It describes major ESL theories ever since the 18th century to those currently adopted in ESL field. Then it proceeds to demonstrate their influences on EFL teaching in China, like nowadays an increasing awareness of non-cognitive factors in teaching foreign languages, reforms in some traditional teaching methodologi...

In the context of EFL learning and teaching, listening skill is believed to be most challenging four language skills due typical challenges. Engaging learners in lessons desirable goal teachers enhance learners’ performance success. To keep young engaged their learning, need implement various engaging techniques increase learner engagement. This study aims explore teachers’ perceptions engageme...