Archives for language learning
Unlocking Success: Exploring Diverse Learning Habits in Medical English Language Acquisition
This study investigates the varied learning preferences among dentistry and medicine students in a single higher education centre regarding medical English language acquisition. Through a detailed survey, students’ inclinations towards different learning methods for mastering medical English vocabulary and concepts were examined. The findings reveal a diverse spectrum of learning preferences, including visual aids, interactive exercises, collaborative learning, and technological integration. Notably, the research highlights the importance of tailoring teaching strategies to accommodate individual learning styles, emphasising the value of using technology and real-world medical contexts in language learning activities.
Enhancing Student Participation and Language Skills with Creative Writing Activities: The Case Study of Upper Secondary Students from a School in Romania
English is a necessity in the world we are inhabiting at present. Education all over the world is placing great importance on reaching proficiency in this language. In Romania, there is a strong tendency towards learning this language from very early ages and finding the most effective teaching methods to help students improve their language skills in English. The present article summarizes a small-scale investigation from a Romanian school where 50 upper secondary students and 2 EFL teachers participated in EFL classes that integrated the Creative Writing technique. The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and the benefits of teaching English as a Foreign Language with the help of Creative Writing. The combination of various creative tasks led to students who were more engaged with the target language and more interested in improving their English.