PURPOSE The goals of this study were to evaluate the impact of short-term phonological awareness (PA) instruction presented in children's first language (L1; Spanish) on gains in their L1 and second language (L2; English) and to determine whether relationships exist between vocabulary size, verbal working memory, and PA in Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs). METHOD Participants...

This study aims to improve the teaching-learning process of foreign language through Quizlet – a popular digital tool for learning. In particular, we explore following aspects use among Spanish undergraduate students learning English: effectiveness vocabulary retention, its impact on students’ motivation and autonomous The results conclusions obtained questionnaire with 30 respondents point suc...

Vocabulary acquisition is a cognitive activity that poses significant challenge to second language learners. Non-literal language, particularly metaphor, has long been recognized as potent and linguistic tool for expressing understanding abstract concepts, emotions, experiences. However, some contend learning non-literal may impede L2 vocabulary acquisition. This research paper aimed investigat...

Abstract While vocabulary knowledge is considered a foundational element for young learners of second or foreign language (L2/FL), pedagogically useful information on this topic not easily accessible practitioners. This in part due to the fact that relevant scattered across multiple fields, including first-language acquisition, child development, and education. The aim paper synthesize recent f...

This research examines how teens learn L2 vocabulary when affected by different types of oral corrective feedback during a controlled classroom interaction. The study employed post-test design. Pre-Intermediate teens ESL learners (N 30) in an institute were categorized into three groups: prompts, recasts, and control. In the treatment stage, a four step vocabulary activity was provided to promp...