The impact of subtitled movies on vocabulary development

Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Moreover, vocabulary tends to be forgotten if it is not acquired and used through the right methods that will provide learners with language inputs in genuine target language environment. In this regard, the increasing access to different multimedia and technology resources facilitate spontaneous vocabulary acquisition for the contemporary age learners. In particular, movies with subtitles can be a great tool in bringing students closer to authentic real life communication vocabulary. As a result, previous studies have found out several benefits of using subtitled movies by confirming that subtitles indeed improve vocabulary development

Improving non-native English students’ communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations

Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Furthermore, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experiences in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explore the role of virtual simulations in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I describe how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I investigate how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. And third, I explore how the affordances of virtual worlds can enhance non-native English students’ communication and collaboration by engaging them in contextual and authentic environment

The impact of subtitled movies on vocabulary development

Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Moreover, vocabulary tends to be forgotten if it is not acquired and used through the right methods that will provide learners with language inputs in genuine target language environment. In this regard, the increasing access to different multimedia and technology resources facilitate spontaneous vocabulary acquisition for the contemporary age learners. In particular, movies with subtitles can be a great tool in bringing students closer to authentic real life communication vocabulary. As a result, previous studies have found out several benefits of using subtitled movies by confirming that subtitles indeed improve vocabulary development

Improving non-native English students\u27 communicative competence and collaboration skills through Virtual Simulations

Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Furthermore, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experiences in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explore the role of virtual simulations in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I describe how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I investigate how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. And third, I explore how the affordances of virtual worlds can enhance non-native English students’ communication and collaboration by engaging them in contextual and authentic environment

Computers’ impact on students’ writing skills

Nowadays, technology has become one of the most dominant factors that assist second language learning and teaching process. Thus, its use has become widely spread in classroom settings as it provides a stimulant, interactive and creative learning environment. Particularly, the expansion of technology has brought significant improvements in students’ writing skills. Hence, the main aim of this paper is to explain computers’ impact on students writing, that is to say, how computers assist students in creating more concise and qualitative texts. In order to prove my hypothesis, an experiment was carried out with two groups of first year students, at the South East European University in Macedonia, during a period of one semester. One group of students used computers in their writing process and the other group was exposed to traditional paper and pencil writing by having the teacher as the only source of instruction. The results indicated that students who used computers in their writing process made less spelling and grammar mistakes and made more revisions. In addition, their writings were longer and better organized. Also, by the end of the experiment, students using computers in their writings had a more positive attitude towards writing, in general

The role of subtitled movies on students' vocabulary development

Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Moreover, vocabulary tends to be forgotten if it is not acquired and used through the right methods that will provide learners with language inputs in genuine target language environment.  In this regard, the increasing access to different multimedia and technology resources facilitate spontaneous vocabulary acquisition for the contemporary age learners. In particular, movies with subtitles can be a great tool in bringing students closer to authentic real life communication vocabulary. Previous studies have found several benefits of using subtitled movies by confirming that subtitles indeed improve vocabulary learning. The present research had the aim to confirm these findings by examining the usefulness of subtitles in different settings.  Specifically, to investigate the usefulness of subtitled movies in vocabulary gains, three groups of students were observed in three different conditions, one exposed to movies with interlingual (Albanian) subtitles, one with intralingual (English) subtitles and the third one without any subtitles, to determine which type of subtitles renders the best results. To collect the data, several instruments were administered such as: questionnaires, English proficiency test, direct observation, vocabulary knowledge scale test (VKS) and two movies. The results of this study indicate that interlingual subtitles facilitate better vocabulary acquisition for short and long term memory, specifically when they are shown to students in intentional learning environment, i.e. with the assistance and instructions from the teacher

The Effects of Virtual Worlds on Improving Students’ Communication and Collaboration Skills

Knowing how to communicate in the target language is the main goal of most language learners. Also, it is very challenging for teachers to bring real world communication experience in classroom settings where English is not the native language. Hence, in this paper I explored the role of virtual worlds in promoting communicational and collaboration opportunities to non-native speakers of English. In my research, I have described how virtual worlds improve communicative and collaborative skills of non-native speakers of English. Moreover, I have investigated how virtual worlds can create a learner centered environment where students take control of their own language production. And third, I have explored how the affordances of virtual worlds can enhance non-native English students’ communication and collaboration by engaging them in contextual and authentic environment. I have analyzed the data collected at South East European University where I examined the interactions of two groups of undergraduate non-native English students, one in normal classroom setting (where students performed a tour guide role play) and the other one using a virtual world called Second Life (SL) (where students communicated with English native speakers). For this research, I used exploratory research methodology. Through classroom and computer lab observations, audio and video recordings and pre and post study surveys I gathered data that clearly indicate the ways that SL can be used to create opportunities for communication and collaboratio

The Role of Culture in Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Language

English language being widespread with it global impact serves as an international mean for communication among people from diverse backgrounds. In order to learn English, as a foreign language, it is suggested that culture as a crucial component should be included in the process of language teaching and learning. This is as a result of the fact that language and culture are two elements that are closely interrelated. Another important factor is that learning a language does not signify having a great command of its vocabulary, grammar, and phonology only, but also to learn the language within cultural framework. Thus, in this paper it will be discussed the role of learning the culture of the target language and the important aspects that can be integrated in such environment. Specifically, this paper will give an overview of the teacher’s role in developing cultural competence as well as suggest strategies that can be integrated in teaching culture in English language classroom

The 6th Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

After a three-year quarantine from the deadliest global pandemic of the last century, ASTES is organizing to gather all health professionals in Tirana, The 6th Albanian Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery(ACTES 2022) on 11-12 November 2022, with the topic Trauma & Emergency Surgery and not only...with the aim of providing high quality, the best standards, and the best results, for our patients ...ACTES 2022 is the largest event that ASTES (Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery) has organized so far with 230 presentations, and 67 foreign lecturers with enviable geography, making it the largest national and wider scientific event.The scientific program is as strong as ever, thanks to the inclusiveness, where all the participants with a mix of foreign and local lecturers, select the best of the moment in medical science, innovation, and observation.The scientific committee has selected all the presentations so that the participants of each medical discipline will have something to learn, discuss, debate, and agree with updated methods, techniques, and protocols.I hope you will join us on Friday morning, and continue the journey of our two-day event together