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PODCASTING FOR EFL LEARNERS' WRITING PERFORMANCE - Coggle Diagram
PODCASTING FOR EFL LEARNERS' WRITING PERFORMANCE
Statement of the Problem
The effect of podcasts on learners' grammar and vocabulary was investigated.
Different researchers state different problems students may face because of lack of English proficiency
Anxiety talking to a native speaker
difficulty comprehending lectures
Hesitation to ask questions
Newer and newer technologies to teach a foreign language
The use of mobile phone technologies brings new promises for the teaching and learning of languages.
Teachers have seen the effectiveness of applying podcasts during the lessons
Podcasts
can be audio or video files
are available for any piece of device with the Internet access
lectures can be recorded and sent as podcasts that students are able to listen again
mostly consist of authentic texts
can be semi-authentic, prepared for language learners
can helt teachers motivate their learners
The study was conducted
Fifty-five, second level male students at the scientific section of the Preparatory
Year in King Saud University took part
Twenty weekly English learning hours
The division into groups with control and experimental ones
The study included some videos to teach the most cnfusing rammar points
Instruments
Pre-test; Post-Test
Questionaire
Five teachers for validity confirm