Short-Block Instruction Versus Long-Block Instruction: Impact on Reading Motivation and Reading Attitude

Ehsan Namaziandost; Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani; Goodarz Shakibaei

Volume 3, Issue 12 , January 2021, , Pages 61-74

https://doi.org/10.22034/iepa.2021.252411.1220

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of 2 modes of instruction (Short-block versus Long-block) on Iranian EFL learners' reading motivation and reading attitude. For this study, 60 pre-intermediate level students who were studying in an English language institute in Ahvaz were selected. ...  Read More

The Impact of Cultural Familiarity on Vocabulary Learning through Reading among Iranian Upper-intermediate Male and Female EFL Learners

Ehsan Namaziandost; Sajad Shafiee; Fariba Rahimi Esfahani

Volume 3, Issue 9 , May 2020, , Pages 53-64

https://doi.org/10.22034/iepa.2020.237879.1183

Abstract
  This study attempted to investigate the effects of cultural background knowledge on vocabulary learning through reading culturally oriented texts. The study was conducted with 150 upper-intermediate male (n = 75) and female (n = 75) EFL students. The participants of each gender were randomly assigned ...  Read More