1. Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching and Learning)
The Role of Guided Reading Method in Reading Comprehension Improvement of Iranian Oil and Gas Industry Engineers

Leila Dobakhti; Mahshid Panahi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , October 2022, , Pages 53-70

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2022.27785.1417

Abstract
  One of the necessities of learning foreign languages is reading comprehension, particularly for adult learners. Also, reading interest of learners would be developed considering the time spent to learn different literacy. The current research aimed at exploring it as a contributing factor when learners ...  Read More

1. Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching and Learning)
An Investigation of the Intervention of Zimmerman & Hutchin’s (2003) Information Synthesization vs. Visualization on Iranian Undergraduate ESP Accounting Learners’ Reading Comprehension Achievement Across Gender

Somayeh Sheikhpour Ahandani; Mohammad Reza Khodareza

Volume 8, Issue 1 , April 2020, , Pages 93-109

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2020.26730.1160

Abstract
  This study investigated the intervention of Zimmerman & Hutchins (2003) Information Synthesization vs. Visualization on Iranian Undergraduate ESP (Accounting) learners’ reading comprehension achievement across gender. 120 ESP University students majoring in Accounting in Iran participated in ...  Read More

1. Applied Linguistics (Language Teaching and Learning)
Exploring Reading Comprehension Needs of Yasouj EAP Students of Persian Literature

Abdolvahed Zarifi; Elahe Asadpour

Volume 5, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 89-98

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2018.26244.1065

Abstract
  Abstract The main objective of the current English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs in Iran is to fill the gap between the students’ general English competence and their ability to read discipline-specific texts. This study aims to investigate the target and present reading comprehension needs ...  Read More

The Effect of Read-Aloud Method on Iranian EFL Learners' Reading Comprehension

Dr. Ali Mohammad Fazilatfar; Hossein Kargar Behbahani

Volume 4, Issue 2 , September 2016, , Pages 81-100

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2018.26255.1070

Abstract
  One of the most important language skills affecting students' success in academic settings is reading comprehension and the ability to read fluently in a second language. Japanese EFL learners' less than satisfactory performance in standard English tests led Shinozuka, Mizusawa, and Shibata (2014) to ...  Read More

Differences in the Use of Multiple-choice Test-taking Strategies by Iranian EFL Learners Regarding Reading Comprehension Ability

Dr. Esmaeel Nourmohammadi; Laya Tahami

Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2016, , Pages 99-108

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2018.26157.1050

Abstract
  The study investigated differences in the use of multiple-choice test-taking strategies by Iranian EFL learners regarding reading comprehension ability. Reading is the most important academic language skill that receives the particular focus in second or foreign language teaching; tests are also regularly ...  Read More

Investigating the Effect of Changing Answers in Multiple-Choice Questions of Reading and Listening Tests in EFL Context

Parviz Ajhideh; Solmaz Saeeidi Manesh

Volume 3, Issue 2 , September 2015, , Pages 11-24

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2015.13694

Abstract
  This study investigates whether the practice of answer changing on multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is beneficial for Iranian students’ overall test performance in EFL context. Several studies have shown that answer changing in multiple choice examinations is generally beneficial for improving ...  Read More

Postgraduate English Students’ Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies and Their Reading Comprehension: A Comparative Study

Zohreh Seifoori

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2015, , Pages 117-134

https://doi.org/10.22049/jalda.2018.13690

Abstract
  A fundamental necessity at postgraduate level is a developed strategic reading skill that permits digesting tremendous amounts of technical academic content. The need is more paramount for EFL contexts and postgraduate students majoring in English Language Teaching (ELT) and English Literature (EL) most ...  Read More