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The Effect of Pre-reading Strategies on Adult ESL Learners’ Reading Comprehension

Author Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, Department of Languages and Translation, College of Arts & Humanities, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n9p1 Abstract Reading comprehension plays a significant role in second language learning. Yet, it is still the most challenging skill to acquire for second language learners. Because… اقرأ المزيد »The Effect of Pre-reading Strategies on Adult ESL Learners’ Reading Comprehension

Conceptualization of Pragmatic Language Through Proverbs: A Comparative Study of Arabic and English Proverbs

Author Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, Department of Languages and Translation, College of Arts & Humanities, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n8p1 Abstract This study aims to analyze and compare several proverbs in Arabic and English from a linguistic-pragmatic perspective. Examining the similarities and differences of proverbs in… اقرأ المزيد »Conceptualization of Pragmatic Language Through Proverbs: A Comparative Study of Arabic and English Proverbs

A Metaphor to Build Empires: Imitatio and the Politics of Representation in European Humanism

Author Ph.D. in Literature (Literary Criticism), King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n7p3 Abstract In Western criticism and philosophy, Renaissance discussions of imitation have often been seen as both a legacy of Greece and Rome, and as the foundation of modern theories of art and literature.… اقرأ المزيد »A Metaphor to Build Empires: Imitatio and the Politics of Representation in European Humanism

Examining the Suitability of Multiple-Choice Questions for Assessing Grammatical Ability in Foreign Language Testing

Author Department of Languages and Translation, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n7p9 Abstract Despite the widespread use of multiple-choice (MC) tests in language teaching and the recognized importance of grammar instruction in language acquisition and assessment, there remains a dearth of research… اقرأ المزيد »Examining the Suitability of Multiple-Choice Questions for Assessing Grammatical Ability in Foreign Language Testing

A Doll’s House: A Feminist Critique of Gender Dynamics and Marital Power Structures

Author PhD in English Literature, English Language Department, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n6p2 Abstract Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House” is a landmark work in the canon of modern drama, renowned for its critical portrayal of the constraints imposed on women in the 19th… اقرأ المزيد »A Doll’s House: A Feminist Critique of Gender Dynamics and Marital Power Structures

Unspoken Emotions: The Use of Silence and Non-Verbal Devices in Harold Pinter’s Plays

Author PhD in English Literature, English Language Department, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n6p3 Abstract Harold Pinter, a luminary in modern drama, is renowned for his masterful use of silence and non-verbal communication to convey the emotional and psychological states of his characters. This article… اقرأ المزيد »Unspoken Emotions: The Use of Silence and Non-Verbal Devices in Harold Pinter’s Plays

Exploring Early Language Development through a Vygotskian Lens: A Focus on Concept Formation and Critical Period in Three-Year-Olds

Author Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4675-8445 [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n6p5 Abstract This research examines the language development of a three-year-old child through Lev Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory. Utilizing journals and observations, the researcher explores the child’s acquisition of some language constructs within a social and cultural… اقرأ المزيد »Exploring Early Language Development through a Vygotskian Lens: A Focus on Concept Formation and Critical Period in Three-Year-Olds

The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Developing English Language Skills in the Saudi EFL Context: An Analytical Study

Author Department of Languages and Translation, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n5p1 Abstract This paper explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language learning, examining its impact on language skills. The study synthesises research findings from diverse sources, including academic journals,… اقرأ المزيد »The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Developing English Language Skills in the Saudi EFL Context: An Analytical Study

Beyond the Basics: A Deep Dive into French Subject Pronouns with Targeted Strategies for Proficient Learning

Author PhD. In Linguistics, English Language Department, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4089-1920 [email protected]  ,  [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n5p7 Abstract Numerous pedagogical resources (Price, 2008; Batchelor & Chebli-Saadi, 2011; Judge & Healey, 1985, among others)dedicated to French language learning frequently rely on English translations and simplified… اقرأ المزيد »Beyond the Basics: A Deep Dive into French Subject Pronouns with Targeted Strategies for Proficient Learning

Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Improving English Writing Proficiency among Non-native English Speakers

Author Languages and Translation Department, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia [email protected] Paper DOI https://doi.org/10.59992/IJESA.2024.v3n4p2 Abstract The release of models like ChatGPT from research labs has created new opportunities for personalized feedback and engagement in language instruction, aligning with the needs of foreign language learners seeking… اقرأ المزيد »Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Improving English Writing Proficiency among Non-native English Speakers