In this study, the use of speech-like pragmatic markers in Iranian EFL students' academic writing was investigated. Speech-like pragmatic markers, such as I think, well, I guess, actually, anyway, anyhow, etc. are linguistic ...

The purpose of the study was to examine how teacher motivational practice might influence Iranian EFL Learners' Request and Refusal Speech Acts Production. To this end, five instruments were used to provide appropriate ...

The present study investigated the effect of pragmatic eliciting tasks on EFL pre-intermediate learners speaking proficiency. Thus this study aimed at comparing the English language learners who practiced pragmatic eliciting ...

The present study is aimed at investigating the relationship among Iranian EFL teachers' reflective teaching, reflective thinking and classroom management ability. To this purpose, 102 male and female EFL teachers, aged ...

Translation can have long-term effects on all languages and cultures. It is not a mere linguistic act, but mostly a cultural act, since language is by nature one of the major carriers of cultural elements. Thus, the ...

Speaking is deemed by many scholars as a fundamental skill in second language (L2) learning. From the myriad of factors playing a role in willingness to communicate (WTC) in a foreign language, communication apprehension ...

The use of politeness strategies can help interlocutors promote and/or maintain social harmony in telephone interactions. Using the Rapport Management Model proposed by Spencer-Oatey (2008), this study aimed primarily to ...

Teacher enthusiasm and its impact on students' learning and emotions have remained unnoticed in the realm of second language learning and teaching. This study aimed at exploring the possibility of boosting language teacher ...

The attitude one has towards language learning determines the success or failure of learning the language. To this effect, this study aimed to explore EFL learners' attitudes towards communicative language learning and the ...