Research
Writing Difficulties Faced by Saudi EFL Learners: A Review of Literature
This review of literature investigated the difficulties language learners face in academic writing. It included shortcomings from students, teaching faculty, and educational institutions, as well as potential solutions to these challenges.
Facilitating L2 reading comprehension through L1 and L2 group discussions
In this study, we explored how incorporating discussions in the first language (L1) can improve second language (L2) reading comprehension. Our findings shed light on the efficacy of utilizing learners' L1 as a tool to deepen their understanding and foster meaningful engagement in L2 reading classrooms.
Saudi EFL college students’ reading comprehension of religious texts: Site of tolerance or struggle?
This chapter examined how L2 text comprehension of religious texts is influenced by the language of discussion (L1 & L2). The L1 group was better at identifying the origin of religious texts and rejected texts that were not from their religious background.
Between worlds: Two portraits of language knowledge, belonging, and cultural connection among Spanish heritage speakers
This study explores the personal narratives of two young adult Spanish heritage speakers outside educational settings. Their stories reveal how their language use and identity are shaped by emotional experiences, including hostile interactions and unsupportive environments, which often lead to distress and avoidance of using their heritage language.
The relationship between personality and success in language production tasks in pre-medical education
In this paper, we investigated the correlation between personality types and language learners' performance in academic writing and oral presentations. We found significant correlations between openness to experience and extraversion with writing and presentation.