Research Paper
The Differential Use of Reformulation Markers in Three Sub-corpora: L1 English, L2 English, and L1 Persian
The Differential Use of Reformulation Markers in Three Sub-corpora: L1 English, L2 English, and L1 Persian

Elyas Barabadi; Elham Aghaee

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 1-32

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2021.39241.2924

Abstract
  Given that reformulation is an integral component of scientific texts in which the explanation of terms and ideas is prevalent (Candel, 1984; Thoiron & Bejoint, 1991), this study ...  Read More
Research Paper
The Effect of Definition, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Sentence Writing Exercises on the Acquisition, Retention, and Production of Lexical vs. Grammatical Collocations
The Effect of Definition, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Sentence Writing Exercises on the Acquisition, Retention, and Production of Lexical vs. Grammatical Collocations

Ali Malmir; Nastaran Parhizkari

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 33-82

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2021.38861.2902

Abstract
  It is widely acknowledged that collocations play a crucial role in second or foreign language learning by enabling learners to know more about language chunks and lexical strings. Although ...  Read More
Research Paper
Vocabulary Learning by Iranian Adult L2 Learners via Extensive Viewing of Subtitled and Captioned TV Series
Vocabulary Learning by Iranian Adult L2 Learners via Extensive Viewing of Subtitled and Captioned TV Series

Shahab Mazahery; Mahmood Hashemian; Javad Alipour

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 83-115

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2021.39209.2921

Abstract
  Television can be considered a rich, helpful, and valuable source to expose L2 learners to huge amounts of comprehensible input so that they can improve their L2 knowledge and, in particular, ...  Read More
Research Paper
The Effect of Post-teaching Techniques on the English Vocabulary Recall and Retention of Iranian Students with Learning Disability
The Effect of Post-teaching Techniques on the English Vocabulary Recall and Retention of Iranian Students with Learning Disability

Akbar Abbasi Bagherian Poor; Elahe Serati

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 117-152

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2021.38334.2878

Abstract
  One of the most important needs in learning a second or foreign language is vocabulary acquisition. Certainly, failure to keep vocabulary in mind is a problem for both typically-developing ...  Read More
Research Paper
A Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach to Ranking the Effectiveness of Corrective Feedback Strategies: Monolingual Persian Versus Bilingual Turkmen EFL Learners
A Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach to Ranking the Effectiveness of Corrective Feedback Strategies: Monolingual Persian Versus Bilingual Turkmen EFL Learners

Maryam Moazzeni Limoudehi; Omid Mazandarani; Behzad Ghonsooly; Jila Naeini

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 153-186

https://doi.org/10.22099/jtls.2021.39302.2926

Abstract
  Corrective feedback (CF) as a multifaceted practice needs to be explored from different perspectives. Achieving relative consensus among language teachers and experts in a particular ...  Read More
Article Reviews
The Effectiveness of English Language Teaching Methods: A Meta-Analysis in Pursuit for
The Effectiveness of English Language Teaching Methods: A Meta-Analysis in Pursuit for "the Best Method"

Esmaeel Saeedy Robat; Hossein Khodabakhshzadeh; Hamid Ashraf; Majid Elahi Shirvan

Volume 40, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 187-235

Abstract
  < p>What is “the best method” of language teaching? It has been one of the oldest questions of language teaching and learning during the last century. However, no comprehensive ...  Read More