ISSN: 2186-4691 – The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings

Globalization, Culture and Society: What role does language play?
April 25-28 2013, Osaka, Japan
ISSN: 2186-4691

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Proceedings Contents

Swot Analysis and Setting up a Virtual Professional Environment in Esp Teaching
Olga Bondarenko, Moscow State Institute, Russia

English as a Second Language; Engaging the Early Years through Interactive Tablet Application Software
Catherine Todd, University of Wollongong in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Diversity of Languages and Cultures: Bridge or Barrier?
Jean Odnor, Universite Paris 8, France

Interactive English Teaching: Effects on Students’ Performance
Lemuel Fontillas, Bataan Peninsula State University, Philippines

The Effects of the Thai Phonological and Writing Systems on Spelling and Writing in English: A Case Study of Burapha University Students
On-Usa Phimsawat, Burapha University, Thailand

Face the Book & Facebook
Angela Rumina Leo, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia

Diversity in Teaching in the Classroom
Vijaya Supriya Ch., Loyola College, India

Opinions on English Teaching Large Classes as Perceived by English Teachers at Burapha University
Budsabong Saejew, Burapha University, Thailand

Empowering English Language Learners:  The Importance of Developing Critical Literacy Skills
Jennifer Cope, The University of Sydney, Australia

Generation 1.5: from Struggling to Flourishing
Mariko Takashina, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Critiquing of Higher Education Policy in Saudi Arabia: A Neoliberalism Approach
Tariq Elyas, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Excuse My Konglish
Saes Byeol Kim, University of the Philippines, Philippines

“Dear Pro.”, an Examination of the Format Used in Chinese Students’ E-mails
Marianne Collier, Tsinghua University, China

Investigating Native Speakers’ Intelligibility Ratings and Comments about Japanese EFL Speakers’ Speech
Nobuhisa Hiraishi, Nagoya Gakuin University, Japan

Motivation and Attitudes Towards Learning and Using English Outside the Classroom Environment: A Study of the Library and Information Science Undergraduates at the University of Tsukuba
Patrick Lo, University of Tsukuba, Japan

Difficulties and Challenges in Teaching English as the Second and Foreign Language
Mostafa Ahamed, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

A Study of Vocabulary Learning Strategies, Learning Achievements, and Cognitive Styles among the Junior High School Students in Taiwan
Alexandra Zakharova, National Taiwan university of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Understanding Politeness in the Indian Way- A Study of Girish Karnad’s  “Nagamandala” and Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court is in Session”
Antony, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Multilingualism as a Fact, a Right, and a Teaching and Learning Resource for Developing Intercultural Awareness and Honouring Diversity in International Baccalaureate Programmes
Carol Inugai Dixon, International Baccalaureate, Netherlands

From Direct Method to Immersion in Adult L2 Learning. Hidden Aspects
Natalia Dankova, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada

Communication Strategy Research among Japanese EFL Learners『日本人学習者間のコミュュニケーション戦略の研究』
Christian Burrows, International Pacific University, Japan

Trends and Concerns of Teacher Trainees in Using Game Strategy to Improve Speaking in a Rural/Remote Primary School
Hamzah Bin Md.Omar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Saranya Pathanasin, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

A Study of Chinese University Students’ Usage of Logical Connectors in English Argumentations, Descriptions and Narrations
Yuwei Liu, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

Errors Analysis in Hanyu Pinyin Pronunciation among Undergraduates from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Engineering Campus
Gek Suan Khor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Investigating Tertiary Students’ Autonomy in Out-of-Class EFL Learning
Priyatno Ardi, Institute of Languages and Communication, Indonesia

What is my Learning Style Preference?
Kasma Mohd Hayas, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Sabariah Abd Rahim, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Grammatical Errors Analysis of the First Year English Major Students, Udon Thani Rajabhat University
Kittiporn Nonkukhetkhong, Udon thani Rajabhat University, Thailand

L2 Writing Challenges for the Undergraduates: A Performance Analysis and a Literature Review on SIL Domains
Boon Yih Mah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

First Language Acquisition Theories and Transition to SLA
Mohammad Torikul Islam, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

The Relationship of MDAB (Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa) Students’ Academic Reading Performance with their Reading Attitudes
Affidah Morni, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Amelia Alfred Tom, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norlida Nawawi, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Learning Strategies for the Success of EFL Learners : An Evaluation in the Context of Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Masud Rana, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Board Game Design and Publication to Teach English for Specific Purposes
Eric Hawkinson, Seibi University, Japan

L2 Acquisition of Reference Time of Epistemic Modality in English by L1 Thai Speaking Children
Peerapat Yangklang, Silpakorn University, Thailand

Genre Analysis Approach in Teaching
Sri Widiastuti, State University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

What Goes on in Foreign Language Learners’ Minds? Planning Research to Explore EFL Motivation, EFL Anxiety and EFL Learning Strategies
Philip Craigie, Central Queensland University, Australia

Does Deeper Processing Lead to a Better Recall Result?— A Study on Second Language Vocabulary Learning
Lin He, Xi'an International Studies University, China

English Language Teachers’ Self-Efficacy & Self-Awareness and Their Students’ Achievement
Maria Shobeiry, University of Auckland, New Zealand

The Advantages of a Cognitive Stylistic Analysis of a Literary Text in the Teaching of English to Grade Seven Students in the Philippines
Angelica Bautista, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines

The Concept of Mat Rempit (Illegal driving in Malaysia)- A Study from Malaysia
Mohammad Hannan Mia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

Examining the Anxiety, Stress and Motivation of Novice NESTs
Laura Taylor, University of York, United Kingdom

Early Foreign Language Education in Europe – Challenges in Materials Design for Young Learners
Maria Stec, University of Silesia, Poland

Using Signs and Symbols in Teaching English Language in Global Perspective
Md. Russell Talukder, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

The Propriety of the Native Speaker: World Englishes and the NEST/NNEST Dichotomy
Kevin Kato, Kinjo Gakuin University, Japan

Gender, Self-Motivating Strategies Use and Foreign Languge Grade
Anna Studenska, University of Silesia, Poland

The Implementation of New Curriculum 2013 and the Issues of English Language Teaching and Learning in Indonesia
Sahiruddin, University of Brawijaya, Indonesia

Intercultural Communication
Daniel Velasco, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, United States

The Issues of Task Complexity in Oral Test Tasks
Victoria Clark, Amercian University in Cairo, Egypt

A Design of an Interactive Multimedia Learning Environment for Supporting Reading Skills of Deaf Individuals
Kanyanat Plaewfueang, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

Focused Instruction of Formulaic Language: Use and Awareness in a Japanese University Class
David Wood, Carleton University, Canada

The Sense Development of English Preposition: A Case of ‘at’, ‘on’, ‘in’ with Loglinear Analyses of CHILDES Database
Seungah Hong, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea

Association between the Simple Past and Emergence of the Present Perfect in EFL Learners’ Writing
Chomraj Patanasorn, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

The Benefits of Encouraging Learners to Notice Their Errors
Amanda Toyoura, Ferris University, Japan

A Study of EFL Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Non-native English Teachers
Samanan Sudsa-ard, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Intercultural Training in Foreign Language Education: Using Video to Develop Cultural Awareness and Cultural Self-awareness of Japanese College Students
Noriko Nakagawa, Ryutsu Kagaku University, Japan