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University of Bisha Journal for Humanities, 2023
This study was conducted during the early stages of ChatGPT's emergence to explore faculty member... more This study was conducted during the early stages of ChatGPT's emergence to explore faculty members' perceptions of its benefits and challenges in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Employing an exploratory descriptive research design, the study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data from a sample of 58 faculty members at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire consisting of closed-ended and openended items was utilized to collect information about the opportunities presented by ChatGPT and the challenges it poses in the field of EFL. The results indicated that while most EFL teachers held a highly positive view of ChatGPT's contribution to English language teaching and learning in higher education, some expressed concerns regarding issues such as plagiarism and overreliance on chatbots, with minimal effort from the learners themselves. No differences were reported in the teachers' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT attributed to gender. Moreover, teachers with teaching experience between 6-10 years had significantly more positive perceptions compared to the other two groups. Based on these findings, the study suggests conducting further research with a larger sample size to uncover the actual utilization of ChatGPT and its impact on EFL learning and teaching. To harness the potential of this technology effectively, teachers can incorporate ChatGPT-based teaching methods to enhance students' language learning. The findings highlighted the importance of providing training to teachers on how to engage students positively with ChatGPT while mitigating its negative consequences.
International Journal of English Linguistics, Jul 27, 2017
Blackboard is a learning management system that provides students with an opportunity to access t... more Blackboard is a learning management system that provides students with an opportunity to access the course at their convenience. Blackboard makes it possible for students to do online activities, interact with other students and their teachers, review instructional materials, and listen to the recorded classes. Students can also attend live lectures and discussion via virtual classes (collaborative blackboard) from homes, cafés, or from anywhere they choose. All of these features can be accessed by students anytime and anywhere. This facility might motivate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to study effectively and efficiently. The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of Blackboard system in teaching and learning and evaluate its influence on motivating Saudi English students. It looks at the role of Blackboard on English students' motivation from their own point of view and tries to determine whether students encounter issues that affect their motivation. El-Seoud et al. (2014, p. 2) believed that "the success or failure of online instruction is perhaps related to student motivation". This study is conducted at the University of Bisha in Saudi Arabia. The sample consisted of 80 students from the English Department. This is a mixed method study of the students who use Blackboard for online learning. The study found that using Blackboard motivated students to work harder and learn better than traditional methods of learning. It also found that students believe that Blackboard is a motivating factor. Some demotivating factors have also been identified in this study.
Dirāsāt, Nov 30, 2022
This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL l... more This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL learners' intrinsic motivation and their English language improvement. It recruited 89 male and female EFL undergraduates who studied English courses at the university in the actual classroom before the pandemic and online during its outbreak. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on intrinsic motivation and English language improvement. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked. The findings showed that the majority of the participants were highly motivated to study English online during the health crisis in question. They also reported a surge of English improvement and received the expected GPA or higher than the expected level. The finding also showed that there was a correlation between low achievement levels and nonintrinsic motivation. The study recommended using fully online learning in the future to increase EFL students' intrinsic motivation and English language improvement.
International Journal of English Linguistics, Jul 17, 2019
This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students' motivation from the new co... more This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students' motivation from the new conceptualization of Self-Determination Theory. It particularly explores whether EFL students are more influenced by either autonomous or controlled motivation. Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire and interviews from English Department, College of Education, Zabid, Yemen. The Questionnaire was distributed to 60 male and female Yemeni EFL students. Interviews were conducted with five EFL teachers from the same department. The results of the data showed that conflict has negatively affected Yemeni EFL students. Findings also indicated that EFL students tend to be more controlled than to be autonomously motivated and that the students at levels 1 and 2 are more autonomously motivated as compared to those at levels 3 and 4. This showed that level 3 and 4 students have lost some of their idealism due to the seriously deteriorated situation in all the various aspects of life.
Online Language Learning Strategies: A Case Study of Saudi EFL Learners))
مجلة العلوم التربوية و الدراسات الإنسانية
The study aims to investigate the online language learning strategies that Saudi EFL learners use... more The study aims to investigate the online language learning strategies that Saudi EFL learners use. It also aims to explore the strategies that are more favored for online learning. This study was carried out via an online questionnaire, and the sample consisted of 150 Saudi EFL male and female learners. The results showed that Saudi EFL learners used various strategies, the most highly used were cognitive and metacognitive strategies during and post- COVID-19 pedagogy. The results also showed that Saudi female learners applied Language Learning Strategies (LLS) while studying English online higher than male learners, Sig. = .038, especially with cognitive and metacognitive strategies preference. The study also found strong positive correlation in students' preference to the use of LLSs. Based on these findings, some recommendations were provided for further research. Besides, some pedagogical implications have been outlined for EFL teachers, policymakers, and curriculum developers.
Social Science Research Network, 2019
This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skil... more This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skills and areas. It also investigated EFL students' attitudes, motivation, and anxiety towards learning English via WhatsApp. The sample comprised 55 male and female students studying English at the College of Arts, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the sample. The results revealed that WhatsApp has a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language with a score of 3.9 as an overall mean. Students' attitudes towards using WhatsApp for learning English scored 3.4, while the impact of WhatsApp on motivating EFL students to study English scored 3.6 in total. It was also found that WhatsApp reduced students' anxiety with a score of 3.8 as the overall mean. Based on these results, the researchers suggest that WhatsApp should be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching.
Exploring the dimensions of ChatGPT in English language learning: a global perspective
Library Hi Tech
PurposeThe proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has ... more PurposeThe proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has increasingly impacted many aspects of modern life, including second and foreign language education. This study, building on a common theoretical position of all these advances in Artificial intelligence (AI), seeks to establish a model for ChatGPT research on English language learning. It specifically explores the dimensions in which ChatGPT aids students in their English language learning.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts grounded theory in collecting and analyzing data from 20 ResearchGater (RG) through a two-week RG discussion about ChatGPT uses in their language learning contexts. Data collected via the discussion was analyzed thematically.FindingsPreliminary findings show that ChatGPT can be used in developing learners' language skills; scaffolding the learning process by providing feedback to students on their language use and acting as partners in practicing language...
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Saudi EFL learners towards online te... more Objectives: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Saudi EFL learners towards online test anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak, which was caused by the sudden transition from face-to-face testing to online testing. Method: This study employed a survey-research design, utilizing a close-ended and open-ended questionnaire to collect data from 77 English major students at the University of Bisha. At the time of data collection, these participants had already taken online exams for at least three semesters during the pandemic. Results: The results indicate that students' test anxiety was higher before taking the online test but gradually decreased during and after the test, showing a statistically significant difference with p = 0.022. The study also reveals that students with slow internet connections experienced more anxiety than those with fast internet services (p < 0.001). Additionally, female students exhibited higher levels of anxiety compared to males (p = 0.027). ...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
Motivation drives most human activities, including foreign language learning, and it is affected ... more Motivation drives most human activities, including foreign language learning, and it is affected by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This study investigated how ChatGPT impacts learning English. A quantitative research design was used to collect data from 80 teachers and students who had access to the ChatGPT in its very beginning phase in early 2023. The sample, selected in a non-probability sampling technique, responded to an online questionnaire. Findings showed that ChatGPT generally motivates learners to develop reading and writing skills. The respondents had neutral attitudes towards the effect of ChatGPT on developing listening and speaking skills. The findings suggest that ChatGPT-based teaching is motivational. ChatGPT should be used as a learning tool instead of fearing its negative impacts, which require further detailed investigations. Further research is required to explore more advantages of ChatGPT for other aspects of the language and illuminate its negative ...
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences
This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL l... more This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL learners' intrinsic motivation and their English language improvement. It recruited 89 male and female EFL undergraduates who studied English courses at the university in the actual classroom before the pandemic and online during its outbreak. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on intrinsic motivation and English language improvement. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked. The findings showed that the majority of the participants were highly motivated to study English online during the health crisis in question. They also reported a surge of English improvement and received the expected GPA or higher than the expected level. The finding also showed that there was a correlation between low achievement levels and non-intrinsic motivation. The study recommended using fully online learning in the future to increase EFL students' intrinsic mo...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
The study aims to (a) explore reading comprehension problems that EFL learners encounter in an In... more The study aims to (a) explore reading comprehension problems that EFL learners encounter in an Intensive English Program and (b) ascertain any significant differences between male and female learners regarding these challenges at the University of Bisha, KSA. The study followed a quantitative paradigm in which the researchers distributed an online questionnaire pertinent to reading difficulties to 301 male and female Saudi EFL students. It consisted of two parts: the first was students' background information, and the second was on reading comprehension challenges (language, reading process, and psycholinguistic challenges). The results showed that most students have the same problems, i.e., lack of vocabulary and recognition of the words. Vocabulary is one of the biggest problems when trying to work out the meaning and general idea of the text. Findings also exhibited that male and female EFL learners experienced challenges in a similar way which shows that all students of both...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
This paper aims to investigate the effect of phonological features on online written text message... more This paper aims to investigate the effect of phonological features on online written text messages. Data were collected from ninety ESL Indian students at Aligarh Muslim University with regards to their Facebook-based chats. The dataset was fed into SPSS for analysis. Major findings showed that the respondents tend to use vowel deletion, the substitution of numbers for phones, words represented by a single letter and overuse of sounds to represent phonology in their written text messages. With this in mind, the study yielded evidence that texting reverses the previous studies that spelling first and then phonology. That is to say, this study revealed that phonology affects the way of writing online text messages. This study also showed that phonology is used in the written forms and that Facebook users sometimes reject to follow the standard spelling of English and write the words as they are pronounced, not as they are written in standard English. Keywords: internet linguistics, ne...
A Meta-Analysis of Research on L2 Motivation in Saudi Arabian Context
English Teaching in Private Language Institutes in Yemen: An Analysis of Teachers' Experiences, Challenges, and Needs
Arab World English Journal, 2021
Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of te... more Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of technologies that help them acquire English vocabulary beyond formal classroom learning. This paper aims to explore Saudi EFL learners’ attitudes towards informal digital learning of English vocabulary (IDLEV) outside the academic requirements as well as their practices of IDLEV beyond the classroom. To answer the research questions of the study, the researchers recruited 80 Saudi EFL students from the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia, to respond to a self-reported questionnaire. The study found that Saudi EFL students have positive attitudes towards informal digital learning of English in improving their vocabulary. Results also reveal that the participants tend to use different technologies to learn English vocabulary in informal settings. The study found that receptive activities are more commonly used than the productive activities. The study found a significant correlation between le...
مجلة الدراسات الاجتماعية, 2019
Some university students might fail at their first attempt to study English requirement courses, ... more Some university students might fail at their first attempt to study English requirement courses, but later they perform well, ultimately recognizing that the courses were easy and their failure in such simple courses was a great loss. Others continue failing, get frustrated and finally may quit trying. The purpose of the current study, therefore, was to investigate the factors that contribute to university non-English major students' failure in English courses. A mixed model questionnaire was used to collect data from 56 male students who failed English at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. All participants had previously failed English and were repeating the English requirement course during the period of data collection. Results of the study revealed that factors such as teachers, anxiety and inappropriate study methods were more responsible for students' failure than motivation, friends and family problems. Results also showed a significant difference between students who only failed the English course and those who failed two or more other courses. Those who failed two or more courses scored higher on anxiety than those who failed only English. Recommendations were that English teachers should be trained to follow collaborative learning and student-centered approaches and that the English curriculum for non-English major students should reflect their major.
Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2021
The main objective of the present study is to explore the linguistic features which characterize ... more The main objective of the present study is to explore the linguistic features which characterize English used by texters. It also aims to investigate if texting follows any specific pattern. As this study aimed to investigate the linguistic features of texting and their impact on the structure of Standard English, the data of the study were collected from a sample of ninety students. The morphosyntactic elements, phonological elements and code mixing elements were linguistically analyzed separately, providing some examples from the data collected for the study. Although punctuation has been discussed under both morphosyntax and phonology, its significant presence in the data prompted us to look into the pragma-semantic elements in the use of punctuation by the texters. Five sent emails, five sent SMS and five sent Facebook chats from each of the respondents were collected to test the linguistic features of texting. SMS are more deviated from Standard English than Facebook chat texts...
Arab World English Journal, 2019
This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skil... more This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skills and areas. It also investigated EFL students' attitudes, motivation, and anxiety towards learning English via WhatsApp. The sample comprised 55 male and female students studying English at the College of Arts, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the sample. The results revealed that WhatsApp has a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language with a score of 3.9 as an overall mean. Students' attitudes towards using WhatsApp for learning English scored 3.4, while the impact of WhatsApp on motivating EFL students to study English scored 3.6 in total. It was also found that WhatsApp reduced students' anxiety with a score of 3.8 as the overall mean. Based on these results, the researchers suggest that WhatsApp should be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching.
Arab World English Journal, 2019
Overindulgence in social networking, in general, and texting, in particular, is much in practice.... more Overindulgence in social networking, in general, and texting, in particular, is much in practice. It is cutting across various population boundaries and has almost assumed an endemic proportion. Its consequential impact on the standard language has acquired greater importance. This paper aims to determine the perceptions and attitudes of English Second Language (ESL) learners at Aligarh Muslim University towards the consequences of texting on Standard English. The data were collected through a five-point scale questionnaire from ninety students who were enrolled at Aligarh Muslim University during the academic year 2010-2011. The respondents completed a 16-item questionnaire. The students from which the data were collected were grouped according to their levels. The results indicate the negative impact of this new usage of the language in breaking the rules of English language and influencing their literacy. Moreover, the questionnaire results from respondents' point of view show that regardless of their heavy use of texting, most respondents have a negative attitude towards texting and they viewed it as a threat to Standard English.
International Journal of English Linguistics, 2019
This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students’ motivation from the new co... more This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students’ motivation from the new conceptualization of Self-Determination Theory. It explores whether EFL students are more influenced by either autonomous or controlled motivation. Data were conducted through the use of a questionnaire and interviews from English Department, College of Education, Zabid, Yemen. The Questionnaire was distributed to 60 male and female Yemeni EFL students. Interviews were conducted with five EFL teachers from the same department. Results showed that conflict has negatively affected Yemeni EFL students. Findings also indicated that EFL students tend to be more controlled than to be autonomously motivated and that the students at levels 1 and 2 are more autonomously motivated as compared to those at levels 3 and 4. This indicates that level 3 and 4 students have lost some of their idealism due to the seriously deteriorated situation in all the various aspects of life.
University of Bisha Journal for Humanities, 2023
This study was conducted during the early stages of ChatGPT's emergence to explore faculty member... more This study was conducted during the early stages of ChatGPT's emergence to explore faculty members' perceptions of its benefits and challenges in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Employing an exploratory descriptive research design, the study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data from a sample of 58 faculty members at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire consisting of closed-ended and openended items was utilized to collect information about the opportunities presented by ChatGPT and the challenges it poses in the field of EFL. The results indicated that while most EFL teachers held a highly positive view of ChatGPT's contribution to English language teaching and learning in higher education, some expressed concerns regarding issues such as plagiarism and overreliance on chatbots, with minimal effort from the learners themselves. No differences were reported in the teachers' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT attributed to gender. Moreover, teachers with teaching experience between 6-10 years had significantly more positive perceptions compared to the other two groups. Based on these findings, the study suggests conducting further research with a larger sample size to uncover the actual utilization of ChatGPT and its impact on EFL learning and teaching. To harness the potential of this technology effectively, teachers can incorporate ChatGPT-based teaching methods to enhance students' language learning. The findings highlighted the importance of providing training to teachers on how to engage students positively with ChatGPT while mitigating its negative consequences.
International Journal of English Linguistics, Jul 27, 2017
Blackboard is a learning management system that provides students with an opportunity to access t... more Blackboard is a learning management system that provides students with an opportunity to access the course at their convenience. Blackboard makes it possible for students to do online activities, interact with other students and their teachers, review instructional materials, and listen to the recorded classes. Students can also attend live lectures and discussion via virtual classes (collaborative blackboard) from homes, cafés, or from anywhere they choose. All of these features can be accessed by students anytime and anywhere. This facility might motivate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students to study effectively and efficiently. The purpose of this research is to investigate the use of Blackboard system in teaching and learning and evaluate its influence on motivating Saudi English students. It looks at the role of Blackboard on English students' motivation from their own point of view and tries to determine whether students encounter issues that affect their motivation. El-Seoud et al. (2014, p. 2) believed that "the success or failure of online instruction is perhaps related to student motivation". This study is conducted at the University of Bisha in Saudi Arabia. The sample consisted of 80 students from the English Department. This is a mixed method study of the students who use Blackboard for online learning. The study found that using Blackboard motivated students to work harder and learn better than traditional methods of learning. It also found that students believe that Blackboard is a motivating factor. Some demotivating factors have also been identified in this study.
Dirāsāt, Nov 30, 2022
This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL l... more This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL learners' intrinsic motivation and their English language improvement. It recruited 89 male and female EFL undergraduates who studied English courses at the university in the actual classroom before the pandemic and online during its outbreak. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on intrinsic motivation and English language improvement. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked. The findings showed that the majority of the participants were highly motivated to study English online during the health crisis in question. They also reported a surge of English improvement and received the expected GPA or higher than the expected level. The finding also showed that there was a correlation between low achievement levels and nonintrinsic motivation. The study recommended using fully online learning in the future to increase EFL students' intrinsic motivation and English language improvement.
International Journal of English Linguistics, Jul 17, 2019
This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students' motivation from the new co... more This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students' motivation from the new conceptualization of Self-Determination Theory. It particularly explores whether EFL students are more influenced by either autonomous or controlled motivation. Data were collected through the use of a questionnaire and interviews from English Department, College of Education, Zabid, Yemen. The Questionnaire was distributed to 60 male and female Yemeni EFL students. Interviews were conducted with five EFL teachers from the same department. The results of the data showed that conflict has negatively affected Yemeni EFL students. Findings also indicated that EFL students tend to be more controlled than to be autonomously motivated and that the students at levels 1 and 2 are more autonomously motivated as compared to those at levels 3 and 4. This showed that level 3 and 4 students have lost some of their idealism due to the seriously deteriorated situation in all the various aspects of life.
Online Language Learning Strategies: A Case Study of Saudi EFL Learners))
مجلة العلوم التربوية و الدراسات الإنسانية
The study aims to investigate the online language learning strategies that Saudi EFL learners use... more The study aims to investigate the online language learning strategies that Saudi EFL learners use. It also aims to explore the strategies that are more favored for online learning. This study was carried out via an online questionnaire, and the sample consisted of 150 Saudi EFL male and female learners. The results showed that Saudi EFL learners used various strategies, the most highly used were cognitive and metacognitive strategies during and post- COVID-19 pedagogy. The results also showed that Saudi female learners applied Language Learning Strategies (LLS) while studying English online higher than male learners, Sig. = .038, especially with cognitive and metacognitive strategies preference. The study also found strong positive correlation in students' preference to the use of LLSs. Based on these findings, some recommendations were provided for further research. Besides, some pedagogical implications have been outlined for EFL teachers, policymakers, and curriculum developers.
Social Science Research Network, 2019
This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skil... more This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skills and areas. It also investigated EFL students' attitudes, motivation, and anxiety towards learning English via WhatsApp. The sample comprised 55 male and female students studying English at the College of Arts, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the sample. The results revealed that WhatsApp has a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language with a score of 3.9 as an overall mean. Students' attitudes towards using WhatsApp for learning English scored 3.4, while the impact of WhatsApp on motivating EFL students to study English scored 3.6 in total. It was also found that WhatsApp reduced students' anxiety with a score of 3.8 as the overall mean. Based on these results, the researchers suggest that WhatsApp should be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching.
Exploring the dimensions of ChatGPT in English language learning: a global perspective
Library Hi Tech
PurposeThe proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has ... more PurposeThe proliferation of ChatGPT, as in many other digital technologies and social media, has increasingly impacted many aspects of modern life, including second and foreign language education. This study, building on a common theoretical position of all these advances in Artificial intelligence (AI), seeks to establish a model for ChatGPT research on English language learning. It specifically explores the dimensions in which ChatGPT aids students in their English language learning.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts grounded theory in collecting and analyzing data from 20 ResearchGater (RG) through a two-week RG discussion about ChatGPT uses in their language learning contexts. Data collected via the discussion was analyzed thematically.FindingsPreliminary findings show that ChatGPT can be used in developing learners' language skills; scaffolding the learning process by providing feedback to students on their language use and acting as partners in practicing language...
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Saudi EFL learners towards online te... more Objectives: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of Saudi EFL learners towards online test anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak, which was caused by the sudden transition from face-to-face testing to online testing. Method: This study employed a survey-research design, utilizing a close-ended and open-ended questionnaire to collect data from 77 English major students at the University of Bisha. At the time of data collection, these participants had already taken online exams for at least three semesters during the pandemic. Results: The results indicate that students' test anxiety was higher before taking the online test but gradually decreased during and after the test, showing a statistically significant difference with p = 0.022. The study also reveals that students with slow internet connections experienced more anxiety than those with fast internet services (p < 0.001). Additionally, female students exhibited higher levels of anxiety compared to males (p = 0.027). ...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
Motivation drives most human activities, including foreign language learning, and it is affected ... more Motivation drives most human activities, including foreign language learning, and it is affected by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This study investigated how ChatGPT impacts learning English. A quantitative research design was used to collect data from 80 teachers and students who had access to the ChatGPT in its very beginning phase in early 2023. The sample, selected in a non-probability sampling technique, responded to an online questionnaire. Findings showed that ChatGPT generally motivates learners to develop reading and writing skills. The respondents had neutral attitudes towards the effect of ChatGPT on developing listening and speaking skills. The findings suggest that ChatGPT-based teaching is motivational. ChatGPT should be used as a learning tool instead of fearing its negative impacts, which require further detailed investigations. Further research is required to explore more advantages of ChatGPT for other aspects of the language and illuminate its negative ...
Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences
This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL l... more This study aims to investigate the impact of fully online learning during COVID-19 on Saudi EFL learners' intrinsic motivation and their English language improvement. It recruited 89 male and female EFL undergraduates who studied English courses at the university in the actual classroom before the pandemic and online during its outbreak. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on intrinsic motivation and English language improvement. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked. The findings showed that the majority of the participants were highly motivated to study English online during the health crisis in question. They also reported a surge of English improvement and received the expected GPA or higher than the expected level. The finding also showed that there was a correlation between low achievement levels and non-intrinsic motivation. The study recommended using fully online learning in the future to increase EFL students' intrinsic mo...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
The study aims to (a) explore reading comprehension problems that EFL learners encounter in an In... more The study aims to (a) explore reading comprehension problems that EFL learners encounter in an Intensive English Program and (b) ascertain any significant differences between male and female learners regarding these challenges at the University of Bisha, KSA. The study followed a quantitative paradigm in which the researchers distributed an online questionnaire pertinent to reading difficulties to 301 male and female Saudi EFL students. It consisted of two parts: the first was students' background information, and the second was on reading comprehension challenges (language, reading process, and psycholinguistic challenges). The results showed that most students have the same problems, i.e., lack of vocabulary and recognition of the words. Vocabulary is one of the biggest problems when trying to work out the meaning and general idea of the text. Findings also exhibited that male and female EFL learners experienced challenges in a similar way which shows that all students of both...
Journal of English Studies in Arabia Felix
This paper aims to investigate the effect of phonological features on online written text message... more This paper aims to investigate the effect of phonological features on online written text messages. Data were collected from ninety ESL Indian students at Aligarh Muslim University with regards to their Facebook-based chats. The dataset was fed into SPSS for analysis. Major findings showed that the respondents tend to use vowel deletion, the substitution of numbers for phones, words represented by a single letter and overuse of sounds to represent phonology in their written text messages. With this in mind, the study yielded evidence that texting reverses the previous studies that spelling first and then phonology. That is to say, this study revealed that phonology affects the way of writing online text messages. This study also showed that phonology is used in the written forms and that Facebook users sometimes reject to follow the standard spelling of English and write the words as they are pronounced, not as they are written in standard English. Keywords: internet linguistics, ne...
A Meta-Analysis of Research on L2 Motivation in Saudi Arabian Context
English Teaching in Private Language Institutes in Yemen: An Analysis of Teachers' Experiences, Challenges, and Needs
Arab World English Journal, 2021
Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of te... more Because of the widespread use of digital technology, many EFL students access various types of technologies that help them acquire English vocabulary beyond formal classroom learning. This paper aims to explore Saudi EFL learners’ attitudes towards informal digital learning of English vocabulary (IDLEV) outside the academic requirements as well as their practices of IDLEV beyond the classroom. To answer the research questions of the study, the researchers recruited 80 Saudi EFL students from the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia, to respond to a self-reported questionnaire. The study found that Saudi EFL students have positive attitudes towards informal digital learning of English in improving their vocabulary. Results also reveal that the participants tend to use different technologies to learn English vocabulary in informal settings. The study found that receptive activities are more commonly used than the productive activities. The study found a significant correlation between le...
مجلة الدراسات الاجتماعية, 2019
Some university students might fail at their first attempt to study English requirement courses, ... more Some university students might fail at their first attempt to study English requirement courses, but later they perform well, ultimately recognizing that the courses were easy and their failure in such simple courses was a great loss. Others continue failing, get frustrated and finally may quit trying. The purpose of the current study, therefore, was to investigate the factors that contribute to university non-English major students' failure in English courses. A mixed model questionnaire was used to collect data from 56 male students who failed English at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. All participants had previously failed English and were repeating the English requirement course during the period of data collection. Results of the study revealed that factors such as teachers, anxiety and inappropriate study methods were more responsible for students' failure than motivation, friends and family problems. Results also showed a significant difference between students who only failed the English course and those who failed two or more other courses. Those who failed two or more courses scored higher on anxiety than those who failed only English. Recommendations were that English teachers should be trained to follow collaborative learning and student-centered approaches and that the English curriculum for non-English major students should reflect their major.
Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 2021
The main objective of the present study is to explore the linguistic features which characterize ... more The main objective of the present study is to explore the linguistic features which characterize English used by texters. It also aims to investigate if texting follows any specific pattern. As this study aimed to investigate the linguistic features of texting and their impact on the structure of Standard English, the data of the study were collected from a sample of ninety students. The morphosyntactic elements, phonological elements and code mixing elements were linguistically analyzed separately, providing some examples from the data collected for the study. Although punctuation has been discussed under both morphosyntax and phonology, its significant presence in the data prompted us to look into the pragma-semantic elements in the use of punctuation by the texters. Five sent emails, five sent SMS and five sent Facebook chats from each of the respondents were collected to test the linguistic features of texting. SMS are more deviated from Standard English than Facebook chat texts...
Arab World English Journal, 2019
This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skil... more This study aimed to explore the impact of WhatsApp on enhancing Saudi EFL students' language skills and areas. It also investigated EFL students' attitudes, motivation, and anxiety towards learning English via WhatsApp. The sample comprised 55 male and female students studying English at the College of Arts, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from the sample. The results revealed that WhatsApp has a positive impact on learning English as a foreign language with a score of 3.9 as an overall mean. Students' attitudes towards using WhatsApp for learning English scored 3.4, while the impact of WhatsApp on motivating EFL students to study English scored 3.6 in total. It was also found that WhatsApp reduced students' anxiety with a score of 3.8 as the overall mean. Based on these results, the researchers suggest that WhatsApp should be activated at all stages of English language learning and teaching.
Arab World English Journal, 2019
Overindulgence in social networking, in general, and texting, in particular, is much in practice.... more Overindulgence in social networking, in general, and texting, in particular, is much in practice. It is cutting across various population boundaries and has almost assumed an endemic proportion. Its consequential impact on the standard language has acquired greater importance. This paper aims to determine the perceptions and attitudes of English Second Language (ESL) learners at Aligarh Muslim University towards the consequences of texting on Standard English. The data were collected through a five-point scale questionnaire from ninety students who were enrolled at Aligarh Muslim University during the academic year 2010-2011. The respondents completed a 16-item questionnaire. The students from which the data were collected were grouped according to their levels. The results indicate the negative impact of this new usage of the language in breaking the rules of English language and influencing their literacy. Moreover, the questionnaire results from respondents' point of view show that regardless of their heavy use of texting, most respondents have a negative attitude towards texting and they viewed it as a threat to Standard English.
International Journal of English Linguistics, 2019
This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students’ motivation from the new co... more This study investigates the impact of Yemeni conflict on EFL students’ motivation from the new conceptualization of Self-Determination Theory. It explores whether EFL students are more influenced by either autonomous or controlled motivation. Data were conducted through the use of a questionnaire and interviews from English Department, College of Education, Zabid, Yemen. The Questionnaire was distributed to 60 male and female Yemeni EFL students. Interviews were conducted with five EFL teachers from the same department. Results showed that conflict has negatively affected Yemeni EFL students. Findings also indicated that EFL students tend to be more controlled than to be autonomously motivated and that the students at levels 1 and 2 are more autonomously motivated as compared to those at levels 3 and 4. This indicates that level 3 and 4 students have lost some of their idealism due to the seriously deteriorated situation in all the various aspects of life.