ISSN: 2186-4691 – The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2015: Official Conference Proceedings

ACLL2015 Art Center of Kobe, Kobe, Japan
ACLL2015 Conference Theme: “Integrated Practices: Creating Experiences to Enhance Learning”
Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 3, 2015
ISSN: 2186-4691

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Proceedings Contents

Innovative Learning Activities with the Use of Modern Educational Technology
Tomoko Miyakoshi, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Japan

An Analysis of the ESP for Economics: Approaches to Determine the Feasibility of a Reading Program at Secondary Level as
Harison Mohd. Sidek, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Hisham Daw Emsilakh, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia

Development of English Reading Comprehension Ability, Problem Solving Skills and Ethics by Integrating Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy for Undergraduates
Prathuangsook Youngsathien, Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Thailand

Vietnamese Learners’ EFL Acquisition: From Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills to Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
Pham Huu Duc, International University-VNU-HCMC, Vietnam.

The Influence of Saliency and Frequency of Morphosyntactic Structures on Attention to Recasts during Spoken Interaction
Nutchaya Yatsom, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Chomraj Patanasorn, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Studying How to Study Kanji: A Practical Approach
Michele Eduarda Brasil de Sá, University of Brasília, Brazil

EFL Learners Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward the Use of Reader Theater for Improving Oral Skills in an Esp Course
Nai-Ying Chang, Hsiu-Ping University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Hao-Yuan Cheng, Tzu-Chi College of Technology, Taiwan

The Usage of Games (Adapted from Korean Reality Shows) in Oral English Classroom to Increase Participation in Speaking
Hamzah Md Omar, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Nurul Nazira Hamzah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Abdul Rashid Mohamed, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

A Move Analysis of the “About Us” Page on University Engineering Websites
Shih-Jen Huang, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan
Yu-Ling Chang, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan

Class Book: A Case Study of a University English Class Sharing Their Experiences to Enhance Learning with Peers
Kaya Kikuchi Munakata, Individual researcher, Iran

Empowering and Engaging the ESL Learners in the Task-Based ESL Curriculum Evaluation
Josephine P. Galicha, Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila, Philippines

Application of Morphological Typology and English Affixation Instruction
Rathapol Thongtaeng, Uttaradit Rajabhat University, Thailand

A Preliminary Investigation of the Effects of Visual Cues on Sentence Stress Production of EFL Elementary Students
Lim-Ha Chan, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan

Effectiveness in Using the Learning Package on “How to Make Questions in English” for Improving Speaking Skills of Degree Students
Tassanee Kirisri, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand
Thanomsi Jenwitheesuk, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand
Nattana Boontong, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand

Finding a Voice in EFL Classroom Discussions: A Bakhtinian Interpretation of Formative Assessment
Daniel Parsons, Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan

Enhancing Reading Ability through Vocabulary Learning and Reading Satisfaction of Grade Eight Thai Rural Students with Self- Made Stories of Virtue and Morality
Praneet Churam, Ban Chumsaeng School, Thailand

The Role of Vocabulary in Reading Comprehension
Engku Haliza Engku Ibrahim, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Isarji Sarudin, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Ainon Jariah Muhamad, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Reinterpreting School Vandalism: A Textual Analysis
Alma B. Manera, Cagayan State University, Philippines

Explaining ESL Chinese Students’ In-Class Participation Using the Theory of Planned Behavior: An Exploratory Study
Davide Girardelli, Wenzhou-Kean University, China
Vijay Patel, Wenzhou-Kean University, China
Xiaogao Zhou, Wenzhou-Kean University, China

Foreign Language Education in the Wake of Globalization: The ‘Learning-To-Communicate’ Approach
Milena Agnieszka Guziak, Kagoshima University, Japan
Shoji Yokura, Kagoshima University, Japan

A Corpus-Based Analysis and Appraisal of News Reports on Protesters from Political Conflicts in Thailand by Foreign News Agencies
Wimonwan Aungsuwan, Thammasat University, Thailand

Meta-Level Intervention in Case-Based Teaching Method Implemented in Esp Course
Wan Safuraa Wan Osman, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

What Motivates You towards Academic Success? A Comparative Study
Samira Fahmi, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Using Personal Diaries to Improve Students’ Academic Writing Skills in English
Brett Davies, Showa Women's University, Japan

The Derivation Words Recognition: Understanding the Suffixational Patterns of English Vocabulary
Nizamuddin Sadiq, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Indonesia

A Comparative Study of Narrative Ability in English-Chinese Bilingual Primary School Students
Jing Yan, Singapore Centre for Chinese Language, Singapore

The Frequent Errors in English Writing of Students Who Study in the English Writing for Careers Course
Budsabong Saejew, Burapha University, Thailand

Integrated Teaching Strategy in the Reading Classroom
Cecilia B. Ikeguchi, Tsukuba Gakuin University, Japan

A Cognitive Approach on Bidirectional Language Transfer: How to Figure Out the Ground?
Marc Tang, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Min-Hsin Chen, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

How to Teach the Expletive “It”
Takahiro Honda, Kobe Women's University, Japan

A Comparison of the Pedagogical Applicability of Two Approaches to Teaching English Word Stress Patterns
Mohsen Pornour, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

A Study of Theme and Information Structure in Postgraduate Business Students’ Multimodal Written Texts: A SF-MDA of Management Accounting​ Texts
Hesham Suleiman Dawoud Alyousef, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Developing English Communicative Ability and Promoting Collaborative Learning through Project-Based Voice Acting in an Holistic Approach
Young-Mee Kim, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, South Korea

Positive Outcomes of Contrastive Instruction on L2 Phonology
SM Mohibul Hasan, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

Exploring International Programme Students’ Intercultural Communication Competence in Thailand
Jirajittra Higgins, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Improving Teacher Questions and Feedback through Action Research
Philip Head, Kochi City Board of Education, Japan

Examining a Teacher Education Course in English for the Medium of Instruction Using 5Is
Paul C. Corrigan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Pechakucha Presentations in the Classroom – Supporting Language Learners with Public Speaking
Frances Shiobara, Kobe Shoin Women's University, Japan

Enhancing a Bridge Program with the First Year Experience Concept
Ronald H. Jones, The Petroleum Institute, UAE

Enhance Teachers’ Composition Teaching Literacy and Autonomy through Online Interactive Writing Course – “Learning by Doing”: An Effective Way of Teacher Training
Cheng Gong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Chee Kuen Chin, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Boon Pei Tay, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Role of First Culture Knowledge in Foreign Language: Socialization in Japanese English Classroom Discourses
Hirokazu Nukuto, Kansai University, Japan

The Study of the First Year Students’ Multiple Intelligences in Learning English, Faculty of Liberal Arts, RMUTSV
Kittiya Phisuthangkoon, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand
Tassanee Kirisri, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand

Effects of a Professional Development Programme on New Zealand Language Teacher Beliefs and Teaching Practice
Christine Biebricher, University of Auckland, New Zealand

A Step-By-Step Approach to Learning English Vocabulary for Beginners as a Second Language
Hiromi Oshima, Shinshu University, Japan

Investigating Students’ Learning Styles in Studying Chinese, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
Metas Panich, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand

The Colour and the Shape of Translation in the Foreign Language Classroom: The Dis/Integration of an Interdisciplinary Field?
Lucía Pintado Gutiérrez, Dublin City University, Ireland

Engaging Students with Integrated Language Skills through Tailor Made Summer Camp Activities: A Case Study
Yun-Fang Sun, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan

Using Drama-Based Projects in EFL Classroom: A Whole-Language Approach to Learning Language
Chia-Ti Heather Tseng, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan

A Study of Anxiety Levels amongst Chinese Students for a Master Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at a UK University
Xin Zhang, Shantou University, China

Learning from English Lecturers’ Voices in Teaching Oral Communication in EFL Classrooms in Indonesia
Abid, Curtin University, Australia
Paul Dominic Mercieca, Curtin University, Australia
Toni Jane Dobinson, Curtin University, Australia

Shared Adventures: How International Students from Four Continents Learn English Together
Gloria Chen, Indiana Institute of Technology, USA

Feeling Righteous? Stress Shift in English L2 Learners
Yuwen Lai, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Chih-Chun Chang, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan