KOTESOL Proceedings 2018
(c) 2019 Korea TESOL
Focus on Fluency
Proceedings of the 26th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference ㅡ 2018
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Plenary Session Papers
Is There a “Fast Track” to Second Language Acquisition? Do Some People Have Special Talents for Language Acquisition? 3
ㅡ Stephen Krashen
Seven Things Beginning with “A”: Towards an Alternative Metaphor for Language Learning 11
ㅡ Scott Thornbury
Featured Session Papers
Understanding and Increasing the Role of Fluency in EFL 25
ㅡ Steven Herder
Pronunciation as a Lingua Franca: What Are Our Goals? 35
ㅡ Jennifer Book
Research Session Papers
A Window into Another World: A Case Study of Two Rural Schools in Sabah, Malaysia 43
ㅡ Ali Ahmad Seman and Rahimah Packeer Mohamed
Student Motivation: A Case Study at a Supplementary Language School 53
ㅡ Mohammad Hosam Alnahas
Voicing Pattern Learnability of Interdental Fricatives 67
ㅡ Atsushi Asai
Strong Task-Based Instruction: Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices in a South Korean Secondary School 75
ㅡ Christopher Binnie
Using Songs to Introduce Compelling Content in University Classrooms 87
ㅡ John Breckenfeld
Needs Analysis of the English Upgrading of Two Different Stakeholders 93
ㅡ Langgeng Budianto and Ifta Zuroidah
Spoken Fluency: What It Is and How to Teach It 103
ㅡ John Campbell-Larsen
Grammar Pedagogy in Primary Schools 113
ㅡ Chan Wei Ling Jane
EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Developing L2 Proficiency Through Debate 125
ㅡ Yi-chen Chen
Implementing Self-Access Language Learning to the L2 Conversation Course Curriculum 135
ㅡ Yueh-Tzu Chiang
A Comparison of the Language Awareness Between Student Teachers in Two Teacher Education Programs 143
ㅡ Vanessa Hui Min Chin
Memorization as a Vocabulary Learning Strategy Among Korean Students 157
ㅡ Hyerim Choi and Juho Lee
The Use of VoiceTube for TEFL Listening Fluency 167
ㅡ Chia-Yi Li
Toward a Better Discussion in English: A Quantitative Perspective of Feedback 175
ㅡ Mayuko Matsuoka and Takeshi Mizumoto
Generic Skills Testing as an Indicator of Language Learning Ability 181
ㅡ Edward McShane and Brian English
Making Words Work: Using Lexis in Academic Writing 191
ㅡ Jeremy Phillips and Trevor Ho
The Case Study of MOOCs for College Students in Japan 201
ㅡ Yasuko Sato
Performance in English Listening Class: Flipped Versus Traditional Classroom 211
ㅡ Youngsoo Song and Matthew Baldwin
Building Learner Preparation Skills for the Classroom 219
ㅡ Paul Spijhkerbosch
Improving Curriculum in Private English Language Programs Targeting Very Young Learners: Using the Three M’s (Music, Movement, and Manipulatives) 227
ㅡ Jeffrey Baldwin and Katrina Sten
Redesigning a Forum Tool: The Process of Developing and Researching an Educational Technology Intervention 237
ㅡ Gregory Thompson
Utilizing Cellphones to Improve Learners’ Pronunciation and Fluency 247
ㅡ Tien Thinh Vu and Diem Bich Huyen Buiix
Techniques and Activities Reports
Creating an Alexa-Enabled Textbook Exercise: An Easy Approach to Custom Automatic Speech Recognition Applications 259
ㅡ Thomas Dillon
Fostering Fluency and Critical Thinking Through Learner-Centered Collaborative Discussions 267
ㅡ Leah Jordano-Kudalis
Using Drama to Motivate and Engage Low-Achieving High School Students: A Case Study 273
ㅡ Kenneth H. Moore and Kyounghee Lee
A Case Study of Design Thinking Model I4 in EFL Teaching and Learning 285
ㅡ Hung Nguyen-Xuan
Revisiting the Deep-End Strategy: Unrehearsed Discussions in University EFL Classes 297
ㅡ Joel P. Rian
Using Recordings and Speaking Fluency Tasks to Enhance Spoken Interactions 313
ㅡ Christopher Tempest
Getting a Job at a Korean University: Observations and Suggestions 319
ㅡ Colin Walker
Materials Development to Improve Learners' Fluency in English Class 325
ㅡ Keiso Tatsukawa
Workshop Reports
Integrating Technology with Extensive Reading 339
ㅡ Michael Brandon
Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into EFL Programs 345
ㅡ Anthony S. D’Ath
Activate Concept Building: Activities to Prepare for the Writing Process 355
ㅡ Candace L. Lake
Engaging and Motivating Students with Active Learning: Project- and Task-Based Learning 361
ㅡ Peter Lutes
Conference Overview
ㅡ Presenters and Presentations at the 26th Korea TESOL International Conference 369
