Self-Access Language Learning Programme: The Case of the English Language Voluntary Intensive Independent Catch-up Study
Journal
SiSAL Journal
Date Issued
June 2013
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Abstract
This study investigated whether and to what extent an English Language Voluntary
Intensive Independent Catch-up Study (ELVIICS), a Self-Access Language Learning
(SALL) programme, was effective in helping first-year Greek-Cypriot students fill in
the gaps in their English language learning and come closer to the required language
competence level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1
level. It also examined students’ perceptions of such learning. The students followed
the ELVIICS at their own pace, time and space until they felt they had reached the
aimed level. Analysis of the achievement test results revealed that students’ language
competence improved and reached the required level. Additional quantitative data also
revealed that students felt ELVIICS also helped them improve their self-confidence,
computer skills and autonomous learning. Moreover, students claimed that ELVIICS
assisted them in getting through and successfully completing their compulsory course.
Intensive Independent Catch-up Study (ELVIICS), a Self-Access Language Learning
(SALL) programme, was effective in helping first-year Greek-Cypriot students fill in
the gaps in their English language learning and come closer to the required language
competence level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1
level. It also examined students’ perceptions of such learning. The students followed
the ELVIICS at their own pace, time and space until they felt they had reached the
aimed level. Analysis of the achievement test results revealed that students’ language
competence improved and reached the required level. Additional quantitative data also
revealed that students felt ELVIICS also helped them improve their self-confidence,
computer skills and autonomous learning. Moreover, students claimed that ELVIICS
assisted them in getting through and successfully completing their compulsory course.
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