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Listening to Connect: Active and Empathetic Listening Exercises for ELT
Cheryl Woelk (Collective Joy Consulting, Korea) Abstract In this workshop, I invite participants to explore two essential listening skills for learners highlighted in peace linguistics-related literature: active listening and empathetic listening. I will...Basic page July 31, 2024
Designing Simulations for Collaborative Language Practice
Cheryl Woelk (Collective Joy Consulting, Korea) Abstract Language learning activities that promote collaboration and cooperation reflect real-life language skills more effectively than the competitive games often used in language classes. Simulation...Basic page July 31, 2024
Creating Interactive Workbooks Using Google Slides
Corrine Trieste Spencer (SUNY Korea) Abstract In this workshop, participants will explore how to create engaging online interactive workbooks using Google Slides. Attendees will receive preliminary templates and practical ideas to streamline their design process...Basic page July 31, 2024
Enhancing SDG Knowledge and Writing Skills Through CLIL: A Qualitative Analysis
Barry Kavanagh (Tohoku University, Japan) Satsuki Kojima (Miyagi University, Japan) Abstract We examined improvements in content knowledge acquisition and essay writing proficiency of 64 students enrolled in CLIL Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) courses....Basic page July 31, 2024
Linguistic and Cultural Studies as Means of Successful Development of Intercultural Competence
Aleksei Nekhaev (Shinawatra University, Thailand) Abstract In this study, I explore the role of linguistic and cultural studies (as an independent subject in higher education settings) in the successful development of intercultural competence. By examining the...Basic page July 31, 2024
Promoting Dialogic Pedagogy in Indonesian Tahfiz-Based Islamic Boarding Schools: Challenges and Opportunities
Siti Fathonah Wijayanti (The University of Melbourne, Australia) Abstract In this research, I explore the integration of critical thinking (CT) in tahfiz-based Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia through a dialogic pedagogical approach, focusing on the...Basic page July 31, 2024
Experiential Learning in ESP: An Example of an English Guided Tour Course
Pei Yi Wu (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan) Abstract The design of ESP courses aims to equip learners with the technical terms and practical sentence structures needed in the workplace. In this online poster, I will use the English for Guided Tour...Basic page July 31, 2024
The Perception Experiment of Foreign-Accented English
Yuying Kang (Shanxi Datong University, China / Jeonju University, Korea) Abstract In this experiment, we examined factors influencing listeners' perceptions of foreign accents in English. We used 119 sentences, sourced from Belfast, Leeds, and London in the IViE...Basic page July 31, 2024
Accelerating Comprehension: The Role of Audio Speed in Multimodal Second Language Learning
Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, I explore the impact of multimodal input on second language acquisition, focusing on whether simultaneous presentation of reading comprehension texts and audio at varying speeds affects...Basic page July 31, 2024
Enhancing EFL Oral Communication Through Interpreting Skills
Yi Chun Liu (National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan) Abstract In this study, I explored the integration of interpreting skills into English language teaching to enhance non-English major college students' oral communication abilities. I divided sixty-two freshman...Basic page July 31, 2024
Diverse Knowledge in Action: Using Infographics to Teach Process Analysis
Tamara Roose (California State University, San Bernardino, USA) Abstract Infographics are visual representations of information that communicate ideas in a clear, simple way (Lankow et al., 2012; Smicklas, 2012). This can enhance language learners’ communication...Basic page July 31, 2024
“How Should I Read This?”: Exploring the Role of Culture in Reading
Tamara Roose (California State University, San Bernardino, USA) Abstract Unlike linguistic differences, cultural differences and how they might impact reading often go unnoticed. Educators and students may not easily recognize or articulate when reading issues...Basic page July 31, 2024
Poster Sessions
Overview Schedule Concurrent Sessions | Featured Sessions | Online Sessions | Student Showcase Saturday, 2:30-3:20 p.m. Lobby Chen, Mei-Rong Alice, "Engaging EFL Learners Through Digital Multimodal Song Creation With GenAI" Epps, Valencia. "...Basic page 2024 National Conference July 31, 2024
The Impact of Daily English Exposure on Article Usage: A Comparative Study of EFL and ESL Learners
Rena Yamamoto (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tomomi Sugai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we compared the influence of living circumstances, particularly the amount of second-language...Basic page August 1, 2024
The Impact of Background Music on Language Learning
Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Kubota Koyuki (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we investigate the impact of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Decoding the Impact of Illustrations on Vocabulary Retention: Analyzing Japanese EFL Learners' Memorization Strategies
Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Kubota Koyuki (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we explore the effectiveness of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Unraveling the Impact of Note-Taking on Listening Comprehension Across Text Difficulty Levels in EFL Learners
Tomomi Sugai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Rena Yamamoto (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract While some previous studies have suggested that note-taking may impair performance, the effect of note-...Basic page August 1, 2024
Project Books: Powerful Tools for Keeping Knowledge
Julie Ocden Banaue (Lac Hong Bilingual School, Vietnam) Abhishek Rajamanickam (Lac Hong Bilingual School, Vietnam) Abstract Project books enormously increase students' interest in working with foreign language and facts--and more. They are a wonderful way of...Basic page August 1, 2024
Evaluating the Efficacy of Writing vs. Sight Methods in Vocabulary Memorization
Koyuki Kubota (Nagoya City University, Japan) Tanauchi Moe (Nagoya City University, Japan) Taichi Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract Vocabulary memorization plays a crucial role in second...Basic page August 1, 2024
Adapting to AI in the Classroom: Navigating New Frontiers in Education
Victor Reeser (SUNY Korea) Corrine T. Spencer (SUNY Korea) Cassandra Santos (SUNY Korea) Madison Brand (SUNY Korea) Christopher Houghton (SUNY Korea) Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence in education offers both...Basic page August 1, 2024
Teaching a Foreign Language Based on Cognitive Experience and Embodied Cognition
Otgon-Erdene Eldev-Ochir (Erdenet Institute of Technology, Mongolian University of Science and Technology) Abstract In this session, we'll discuss methods and possibilities of foreign language teaching based on the theories of conceptual metaphor, concept, domain...Basic page August 1, 2024
The Effect of Previewing Comprehension Questions on Listening Test Performance: Insights From Japanese EFL Learners
Ayu Sakai (Nagoya City University, Japan) Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, we explore how previewing comprehension questions affects English listening test performance among Japanese EFL learners. With 35 participants,...Basic page August 1, 2024
Clone of Accelerating Comprehension: The Role of Audio Speed in Multimodal Second Language Learning
Mayumi Kajiura (Nagoya City University, Japan) Abstract In this study, I explore the impact of multimodal input on second language acquisition, focusing on whether simultaneous presentation of reading comprehension texts and audio at varying speeds...Basic page August 1, 2024
Current Trends in Contrastive Interlanguage Analysis: A Case Study
Shusaku Nakayama (Osaka University of Economics and Law, Japan) Abstract In this study, I investigated the use of modal auxiliary verbs by Japanese learners using the contrastive interlanguage analysis (CIA) approach. Traditionally, CIA evaluates interlanguages...Basic page August 1, 2024
A List of High Frequency Collocations in Spoken English
Shusaku Nakayama (Osaka University of Economics and Law, Japan) Abstract In this study, I sought to develop a list of high-frequency collocations in spoken contexts, with the aim of helping learners especially at a lower level to succeed in communication. To make...Basic page August 1, 2024