Qualitative Research

Welcome to the course on qualitative research! In this course, you will learn about the principles, methods, and techniques of qualitative research. Qualitative research is a method of research that aims to understand and explore social phenomena by analyzing non-numerical data, such as words, images, and sounds. It is commonly used in fields such as…

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Academic Writing

Welcome to the course on academic writing! In this course, you will learn about the fundamental principles and techniques of writing in an academic context. Academic writing is a specific style of writing used in academic settings, such as universities and research institutions. It is characterized by its formal tone, use of evidence to support…

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Language Testing & Assessment

Welcome to the course on language testing and assessment! In this course, you will learn about the principles, techniques, and tools used to assess language proficiency. Language testing and assessment are crucial for evaluating language learners’ abilities and providing feedback on their progress. This course will cover the different types of language tests, such as…

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Second Language Acquisition

Welcome to the course on second language acquisition! In this course, you will learn about the process of acquiring a second language and the factors that influence language learning. Second language acquisition is the process by which individuals learn a new language after acquiring their first language. This process can occur in a variety of…

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Quantitative Research

Welcome to the course on quantitative research! In this course, you will learn about the fundamental concepts, techniques, and tools of quantitative research. Quantitative research is a method of research that relies on numerical data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions about a population or phenomenon. It is commonly used in fields such as psychology,…

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Chapter 6 – Cognition and Language Acquisition

Case study Mai is a first-year student learning English. She enjoys watching English videos and usually understands the main ideas. However, she often makes grammar mistakes in speaking and writing, such as missing verb endings, articles, and prepositions. Her teacher notices that Mai focuses mostly on meaning, not language form. In one activity, Mai reads…

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Chapter 4 – Linguistic environment & the Input hypothesis

Case Study Lan is a 10-year-old student who has recently moved to a new city where English is used more often at school. At home, her family mainly speaks Vietnamese, but at school, her teachers encourage her to use English in class activities and group discussions. Lan understands many simple words and expressions, but she…

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Chapter 2 – The History of Second Language Acquisition

Case Study Mai is a 20-year-old university student who wants to improve her English for study and future work. She uses mobile apps, watches English videos online, and follows English-speaking creators on social media every day. She enjoys learning new words and expressions, but she still feels uncomfortable when speaking in real conversations. Although Mai…

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Second Language Acquisition

Case Study Linh is a 19-year-old university student from Vietnam who wants to improve her English for study and future work. She learned English in school for many years, but she still feels nervous when speaking. At home, she studies by herself using videos, mobile apps, and online games in English. She also joins an…

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Chapter 3 – Language Development in Children

Case Study Minh is a 14-year-old student learning English in school. During speaking activities, he often makes grammatical mistakes and sometimes cannot express his ideas clearly. His teacher usually corrects him immediately, but Minh becomes nervous and speaks less. At home, Minh watches English videos and plays online games with international players, where he learns…

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Text-to-speech

ICTE Robots: Text-to-Speech Type or paste text, pick a voice, then Speak / Pause / Resume / Stop. Works with your browser’s built-in voices. Checking support… Text Your text Quick presets — Choose a sample —Classroom instructionNews style paragraphShort dialogue Chunk length (chars) 220 (safer)350 (balanced)600 (longer)No chunking (may fail on long text) Speak Pause…

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Reading Comprehension

Conversation Vocabulary Real Life Describing Pictures Reading Listening Quickly read the letters. Then answer the questions about Nobuko and Trisha. Reading Hide 🔊 Play Letter 1 🔊 Play Letter 2 Questions Choose Voice Loading voices… 🔊 Play Questions Check Answers 👀 Show All Correct Answers ⏹ Stop Audio

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Personal Information

Personal Information Interviews Study Plan Financial Supports Academic Background Personal Information Location and Purpose Listen to the questions and respond accordingly. Personal Information Choose Voice: Loading voices… Start Stop Interviews Study Plan Financial Supports Academic Background Personal Information Location and Purpose

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Interviews

Welcome to the PhD Study Interview Practice! In this session, you will practice answering common questions that cover five key areas: your academic background and goals, your reasons for choosing to study in the United States, your detailed study plan, your financial support for the program, and other personal information related to your study abroad…

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Study Plans

PhD studies: Study Plans Visa Interviews Study Plan Financial Supports Academic Background Personal Information Location and Purpose Listen to the questions and respond accordingly. PhD studies: Study Plans Choose Voice: Loading voices… Start Stop Visa Interviews Study Plan Financial Supports Academic Background Personal Information Location and Purpose

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