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Silence in the EFL classroom

Title	Silence in the EFL classroom
Author	Altuntaş, Eylem
Publication Date:	2014
Publication Place	- International Organization Center Of Academic Research
Subject	Silence, Speaking foreign language anxiety, Communication obstacles, EFL
Type	Document
Language	English
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Library:	Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID	978-605-64453-0-9
Record ID	9961e15c-8072-4ff1-aa59-af1c9d178af9
Library Location	Undergraduate English Program
Date	2014
Sample Text	Silence in the language classroom has been the experience of many teachers especially in speaking activities. Silence and its reasons have been investigated in a considerable number of studies in the field of foreign language teaching. The studies have shed light on such aspects as foreign language anxiety, culture, or previous education. This present study aims to explore the reasons why a group of Turkish EFL learners keep silent during the language classes. The study also presents some suggestions for language teachers as to help their students overcome the problem of silence in the language classroom. The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research designs. Data collection tools include learner diaries, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire.

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Silence in the EFL classroom

Author Altuntaş, Eylem

Publication Date 2014

Publication Place - International Organization Center Of Academic Research

Subject Silence, Speaking foreign language anxiety, Communication obstacles, EFL

Type Document

Language English

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Library Özyeğin University

Library Asset ID 978-605-64453-0-9

Record ID 9961e15c-8072-4ff1-aa59-af1c9d178af9

Library Location Undergraduate English Program

Date 2014

Sample Text Silence in the language classroom has been the experience of many teachers especially in speaking activities. Silence and its reasons have been investigated in a considerable number of studies in the field of foreign language teaching. The studies have shed light on such aspects as foreign language anxiety, culture, or previous education. This present study aims to explore the reasons why a group of Turkish EFL learners keep silent during the language classes. The study also presents some suggestions for language teachers as to help their students overcome the problem of silence in the language classroom. The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research designs. Data collection tools include learner diaries, semi-structured interviews, and a questionnaire.