Thisarticleprovidesinformationonanactionresearchprojectinalow-levelEFLsettinginJapan. Theprojectaimswereto1)fosterspokencommunicationskillsand2)helpstudentsengagewith theirownlearning.Theprojectinvestigatedtheapplicabilityofboardgamesasamediatingtoolfor authenticcommunicationaspartofawiderTBLTapproachtolanguagedevelopmen.Quantitative ...

In this article I present empirical data which were part of the findings from an ESRC-funded research project investigating Year 7 learners' experiences of reading in French as a foreign language. 1 first make an argument for the key role which being able to decode from written French to the spoken sounds of the words plays in reading. I then describe the pupils involved in the research, the re...

PURPOSE Arthroscopic skills training outside the operative room may decrease risks and errors by trainee surgeons. There is a need of simple objective method for evaluating proficiency and skill of arthroscopy trainees using simple bench model of arthroscopic simulator. The aim of this study is to correlate motor task performance to level of prior arthroscopic experience and establish benchmark...

Filler, also known as Firaa in Japanese, is a discourse marker which frequently used by Japanese people daily communication. However, learners are less likely to employ this marker. This study aims identify the types of and their functions textbook “Marugoto: Language Culture” for Beginner (A1) Elementary (A2) levels. The data observed were collected from 217 audios chokai (listening) videos ka...

the beginner s guide to mathematica version 2 What to say and what to do when mostly your friends love reading? Are you the one that don't have such hobby? So, it's important for you to start having that hobby. You know, reading is not the force. We're sure that reading will lead you to join in better concept of life. Reading will be a positive activity to do every time. And do you know our fri...

'"THE importance of preventive care1 and good rec-^ ords2 in contemporary general practice is reflected in the aims of vocational training schemes.3 New princi¬ pals, fresh from their trainee year, may encounter frustration in these areas because their new partners do not share the same priorities. The aim of this study was to determine how much improvement to clinical records and preventive ca...