From the editor:

Welcome to our second issue of the MEXTESOL Journal on-line. In this issue we have seven articles from authors throughout the world: Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the UK, and the United States. There are three refereed articles, three non-refereed articles and lastly an interview with Professor Rod Ellis.
The first refereed article, 'Using learning objects in English language instruction at a Mexican university: Teacher innovation and student responses' is a contribution from Yoko Sakurai and Rachel Donelson. The authors define learning objects and showed how they were incorporated into the teaching and learning process in a Mexican university. The use of learning objects was found to be motivating for the students and promoted student centered learning. The authors also provide examples and recommendations for anyone who is interested in implementing learning objects in their teaching.
Mariza Méndez López, from the Universidad de Quintana Roo, has contributed the article 'Speaking strategies used by BA ELT students in public universities in Mexico'. This refereed article explores the results of a questionnaire concerning the preference of speaking strategies that BA students have used in their learning. In order to find out these speaking strategies I invite you to read the article. To conclude the author recommends that teachers train their learners to use strategy so that they can better take advantage of their learning.
The next research article is by Radzuwan Bin Ab Rashid, who works at the University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Malaysia. He carried out a study to see how children's books could be used with less proficient language learners, specifically young adults, as a way to develop their vocabulary learning. Data was collected through pre and post tests of vocabulary, teacher interviews and the learners' diaries. This study showed positive results and as well how the use of children's books motivated the young adults.
Another article on educational technology is by Renee Denisse Munguia Vasquez and Jose Luis Ramirez Romero from the University of Sonora. They provide the readers with interesting and creative ideas how English teachers can create cartoons to use in their teaching English with the aid of computer tools.
The next article, 'The English language in development' by Hywel Coleman, provides the readers with the complex concept of development and its relationship to English. Coleman also provides a variety of examples from throughout the word to support his ideas. It should be mentioned that this paper was commissioned by the British Council in 2010.
Often it is the case that we tell our language students to practice the language so that they may get ahead in their learning process. Hye-Yeon Lim and Wanda Griffith have written the article 'Practice doesn't make perfect' concerning the two strategies of practice and production and examples of each. They also provide valuable advice as how students can go beyond practicing the language and use language in real communication.
Lastly, we have 'Past, Present and Future of Second Language Acquisition: An Interview with Rod Ellis'. Professor Ellis (Aukland University) is well known for his research in second language acquisition and in this interview we have the privilege to read his thoughts and opinions on a number of topics related to second language acquisition.
To conclude we hope you enjoy accessing articles from the MEXTESOL Journal on-line. I would also like to invite the readers to send any possible manuscript for publication in Spanish or English. Submission of articles is open throughout the year (nationaloffice@mextesol.org.mx).
As a reminder the 38th International MEXTESOL Convention with the theme of 'New Challenges for the New Decade In ELT' will be held in Morelia, Michoacán from October 27th -30th, 2011. We hope to see you there! ...   [+ read more]


Practice Doesn't Make Perfect

Hye-Yeon Lim1, W. I. Griffith2
1 Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, 2 University of Texas at Austin

    Vol. 35 No. 1, 2011



    Editor-in-Chief:
    M. Martha Lengeling,
    Universidad de Guanajuato


    Associate Editor for Refereed Articles:
    JoAnn Miller,
    Free Lance Consultant


    Associate Editor for Non-refereed Articles:
    Ma. Guadalupe Rodrí­guez Bulnes,
    Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León


    Past Editor-in-Chief:
    Ulrich Schrader,
    Free Lance Consultant


    Published: August, 2011

    ISSN: 2395-9908

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