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![]() Bayburt Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
![]() Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
Özet |
Using L1 in L2 classrooms is still a topic of controversy, especially in EFL contexts. Parallel texts are bilingual language learning materials in which L1 translation of the L2 text is given on the same page with a proper alignment. These materials are quite popular for self-study but their efficiency in EFL classroom practice is still vague. This research aimed to examine any potential vocabulary learning benefits of parallel texts as EFL reading course materials through 5-weeks classroom instruction. With this aim, 30 beginner EFL learners were equally divided into two groups as the parallel text group and the traditional text group. Each group took 5-weeks reading instructions on Turkish-English false cognates either with parallel texts or monolingual texts. Learner performances were measured by weekly quizzes and by a final picture test. Learner opinions on parallel texts were also investigated through a semi … |
Anahtar Kelimeler |
Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
Makale Alt Türü | Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale |
Dergi Adı | I-manager's Journal on English Language Teaching (JELT) |
Dergi ISSN | 2249-0752 |
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | Journals Indexed in Eric |
Makale Dili | İngilizce |
Basım Tarihi | 10-2021 |
Cilt No | 11 |
Sayı | 4 |
Sayfalar | 1 / 10 |
Doi Numarası | 10.26634/jelt.11.4.17866 |
Makale Linki | https://imanagerpublications.com/article/17866/ |