Motivation is a very commonly studied area regarding language learning. It has been widely proven that motivated learners achieve better results than those who lack motivation. This study attempts to analyze the motivational ...

The introduction of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) into early years Catalan classrooms can be done in several ways. The focus of this research is to work on vocabulary acquisition through a non-conventional methodology ...

The purpose of this study is to analyze how EFL reading is taught in foreign language coursebooks in Catalonia., Two strategies to make reading more effective are presented: 1) Questioning strategy where questions are ...

Textbooks are still predominant in the English Language Teaching context in Catalonia. They are expected to support learners' process to acquire a foreign language, especially, to support learners to become communicative ...

As the purpose of communication in second language learning is the achievement of a complex, fluent and accurate speech, young learners’ oral and written features need to be taken into consideration. To contribute with ...

Assessment is considered as an indispensable part of teachers and students’ process of learning. As it is a controversial topic, a debate about the best way to assess primary language students has recently been created. ...

Over the past years, teaching English as a foreign language in young learners is increasing. The use of drama in education is gaining influence because it focuses on the child, therefore, educators use this method to ...

Analysing students’ perceptions of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) experience is key to provide a clear picture about whether motivation in CLIL or in EFL is significant ...

The fact that writing is an instrument to participate in human verbal communication together with the fact that usually schools are the only environment in which students have real opportunities to write, leads to believe ...

This study aims to compare the advantages and disadvantages of starting to learn English whilst in Infant Education. Through the research studies and the questionnaire designed to compare local results (Catalonia), it ...