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The impact of peer feedback on enhancing writing skills of ESL learners: teachers’ and students’ experiences in the context of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
(Brac University, 2024-05)Peer feedback enhances students' development in writing skills and fosters their enthusiasm for studying. Peer support and constructive criticism in ESL classes promote learner autonomy and improve English writing abilities ... -
Language shift among the Bihari community in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2024-02)This study examined the linguistic dynamics of the Bihari population in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Using a qualitative method, it focused on the variables affecting language shift and the community’s response to linguistic changes. ... -
Effectiveness of education technology in EFL classroom at tertiary level in affiliated colleges under National University in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-02)In the context of Bangladesh, English is used everywhere as a foreign language and the students must become efficient to compete in the job market. Though private and public universities in Bangladesh have already started ... -
A trilingual juxtaposition: a poststructuralist approach to exploring language and identity in the Chakma community of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-02)In this dissertation, I have adopted a poststructuralist approach to explore language and identity among the young members of the Chakma community, an ethnic minority community in Bangladesh, who have exposure to higher ... -
English communication challenges faced by Bengali medium students in a private university of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-02)It is high time to realize the potential of the Bengali medium students who lose their confidence just after entering into tertiary level. This research has been conducted to show the conditions of Bengali medium students ... -
Linguistic landscape of Dhaka city: an exploratory study
(Brac University, 2023-06)The study showcases the present condition of Dhaka city’s Linguistic Landscape. It is the written language in textual format on the visible signboards, billboards, nameplates even on the shop windows which are meant for ... -
Challenges to learn English as second language for high school students in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-10)The study titled ‘Challenges to Learn English as Second Language for High school students in Dhaka’ specifically focused on the challenges faced by high school learners while learning a second language, the reasons behind ... -
Language as a 21st-century skill and the state of EMI at Polytechnic institutions of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-09)EMI plays a vital role in teaching communicative English language. This study depicts the actual scenario of the English communicative language classroom of Polytechnic Institutions in Bangladesh. It also investigates the ... -
Female teachers’ integration of technology into ELT in the Covid context in Bangladesh: A comparison study
(Brac University, 2023-02)This study compared the extent of Bangladeshi female English language teachers’ technology integration into their teaching practices and leadership development between pre, during, and post COVID in Dhaka. It also ... -
Teaching-learning effect of transformational leadership in the ELT classroom: An exploratory study
(Brac University, 2023-01)This mixed method research explores on Bangladesh’s teaching and learning effect of transformational leadership in ELT Classroom in private universities. In today’s world, the emerging ELT trend is to facilitate ... -
Use of information and communication technology tools in the secondary English language in urban class
(Brac University, 2023-02)Learning English is a significant factor in terms of socio-cultural and economic phenomena in Bangladeshi society. It is evident that Bangladesh has been focused to make use of every possible approach and opportunity in ... -
Linguistic relativity in ELT materials: current practices in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2020)Language teaching is an important field of pedagogy and practice. With the advancement of world, teaching methods have been greatly impacted by technology. Communicative language teaching and multimedia classrooms both ... -
Challenges of e-assessment in EAP classroom: a study of students’ and teachers’ perception at tertiary level
(Brac University, 2022-12)This research aims to explore significant challenges associated with tertiary e-assessments from the perspectives of the students and teachers in EAP classes. At many universities around the world, computers or laptops ... -
English medium instruction in Asia: a review of teachers’ professional development
(Brac University, 2023-02)Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Asia Pacific region have noticed a widespread adoption of English Medium Instruction (EMI). However, the nature of EMI policy directives, code-switching to mother tongue in the ... -
Influence of social media in enhancing English language skills outside classrooms: a study on tertiary level students
(Brac University, 2022-11)Among the people of the 21st century, the formation of digital social media has brought a massive change. The use of these new media tools has specific effects on learning English. This study aims to find out how digital ... -
The effects of task-based language teaching approach in teaching and learning of English reading and writing skills
(Brac University, 2022-11)Gaining proficiency in English is crucial for every tertiary level student for success in academic and professional life. Reading and writing skills are cognitive skills which are considered to be fundamental for learning ... -
Tertiary students problems in English speaking skills: a study among first semester private university in Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2022-11)The modern educated generation understands the value of speaking in English. However, speaking is mostly an undervalued skill at the secondary level in Bangladesh. Though nowadays university-level students are eager to ... -
Exploring the reasons behind the poor listening ability in EFL content of the secondary level students
(Brac University, 2022-11)This study examines secondary school students' listening skills in EFL contexts. This paper determines the reasons behind students' poor listening abilities. Listening is an essential skill for instructors because the ... -
The impact of motivation on English language learning: a study of private university students in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-11)Motivation has long been identified as one of the main factors affecting English language teaching (Gardner, 1985). Motivation is one of the characteristics of Language learning, and it is definitely a helpful facilitator ... -
Teachers’ workload and wellbeing during Covid-19 pandemic: a study on English teachers of English medium schools in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-11)The English medium schools are mostly privately funded schools that use English as their medium of studies and follow the British curriculum. Recently, these schools have gained more popularity among the parents and the ...
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