We report three experiments that explore the effect of prior linguistic knowledge on implicit language learning. Native speakers of English and native speakers of Cantonese participated in implicit learning (IL) experiments that involved different learning materials. In Experiment 1, both participant groups showed evidence of learning a mapping between articles and noun animacy. In Experiment 2...

Humanizing language learning materials helps language teachers to design activities that are linked to learn- ers’ lives and experiences. This can result in higher motivation and engagement in the process of foreign language learning. Self-determination theory-based instruction enhances learners’ engagement and motiva- tion through supporting the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competen...

introduction: hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear or ears and causes children to have a delay in the language-learning process. hearing loss affects children's lives and their development. several approaches have been developed over recent decades to help hearing-impaired children develop language skills. auditory-verbal therapy (avt) is one such a...

The study examined language learning anxiety factors, hindering EFL learners’ process of learning, particularly in speaking settings and recommended useful approaches to cope with it. Using the quantitative approach as well as a qualitative semi-structured interview and focus-group discussion method, this study tried to examine the factors behind language anxiety among Iranian language learners...

The study examined language learning anxiety factors, hindering EFL learners’ process of learning, particularly in speaking settings and recommended useful approaches to cope with it. Using the quantitative approach as well as a qualitative semi-structured interview and focus-group discussion method, this study tried to examine the factors behind language anxiety among Iranian language learners...

Many language learning materials have been published in Japan. However, they are limited in their scope and content. In addition, we doubt whether the speech sounds found there are natural in various situations. These days, some TV news programs (by NHK, CNN, ABC[1], etc.) have closed/open captions corresponding to the speech of the announcer. We have developed a system that automatically makes...