linguistic/cultural differences of learners’ native language with english as a foreign language, gender and english proficiency level are among those numerous variables which affect english learning and its quality in iranian context. the present study was an attempt to illuminate the effects of these variables on performing integrative approach of general english tests (cloze test and recall t...

The phenomenon of how tests influence teaching and learning is commonly described as “wash back” in language instruction.  Literature indicates that wash back effect is a complex concept that becomes even more complicated under different interpretations of the wash back phenomenon in teaching and learning. In the present study, some definitions of wash back and its two major types were introduc...

This study attempted to evaluate and compare language learning apps and the related traditional books on the same subject. The apps included Murphy’s English Grammar and Cambridge Discovery Readers and the traditional materials were English Grammar in Use and Developing Reading Skills. The study, thus, aimed to do a comparative analysis between traditional ELT materials and the digital versions...

The correlation between motivational intensity and language learning has been explored to gain insights into why the learning of English has been poor in China. Hitherto, the learning of English as a foreign language in China has been taken for granted; unless effort is expended a measure of motivational intensity failure ensues. Success will only be achieved if learners understand the importan...

The swift development of multimedia technology is further promoting the College English Teaching reform. College English autonomous learning model, based on a combination of student-centered teaching concept with multimedia technology, is one of the most important developing trends in the process of the reform. This paper discusses the difference of student’s autonomous learning ability between...

Muslims believe that the The Holy Quran is the message of God Almighty which has been transmitted to His messenger, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), through revelation in the Arabic language. This Holy book has been translated into many languages, including English. Although the content of the The Holy Quran has been translated into the English language, few studies have been conducted to explore the b...

background:     purpose:     methods:     results:     conclusion:     key words:     ict, esp, medical students , methodology instruction based on ict specialized articles is a more effective method for teaching esp to the students of medicine linguistically and methodologically. the students achieved better results with internet-based medical english articles, compared to the traditional text...