Forum for Linguistic Studies

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This study investigated the influence of real-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rtMRI) videos as an innovative tool for enhancing learners' perception of English vowel sounds among Arabic-speaking learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Utilizing a pretest-intervention-posttest design, the study involved forty participants who were equally divided into two groups: an experimental group and a... More

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This study aimed to explore the extent to which faculty members at University at the Emirates and Jordan rely on digital journalism as a source of information related to educational issues. The study was conducted using a questionnaire methodology distributed to a sample of 100 Academics in the Emirates and Jordan. The results showed that... More

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This study addresses the limitations of traditional English-speaking instruction for English majors in China, such as limited class time, insufficient opportunities for classroom speaking, and inadequate support for autonomous learning. In response to these challenges, the study presents an integrated teaching model that combines the Production-oriented Approach (POA) and Flipped Classroom in Blended Learning environments,... More

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The correlation between foreign language learning anxiety (FLLA) and academic achievements (ACH) is an oft-researched topic. It is, especially, applicable when learning English as a foreign language (FL). As such, the present study examined the correlation between the FLLA that students majoring in English, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Spanish, and French at an international studies university in... More

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In the language of Standard Arabic, the attributive adjective, which typically occurs postnominally, must fully agree with its modified noun in four morphological features: gender, number, case, and (in)definiteness features. Several diverse attempts have been provided in the literature to account for this type of agreement in Standard Arabic, most of which are either inadequate... More

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This study examined how digital imagery contributes to young learners’ language development from the perspective of 856 primary-stage teachers in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Amman (Jordan). The data were collected using a carefully designed and validated survey questionnaire developed by the researchers. The findings revealed that digital imagery significantly supports language development in areas such... More

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This study examines whether binomial constraints reflect universal linguistic trends or are influenced by language-specific factors, with a particular focus on phonological patterns in Jordanian Arabic binomials. Setting aside potential influences from semantics, pragmatics, morphology, word frequency, prosody, and cultural factors, the analysis centers on the applicability of onset and coda sonority constraints. While these... More

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Code-switching is a common phenomenon around the globe. It has been the center of long debate among linguists and researchers due to its impact on the process of language learning. This research touches upon this phenomenon in the context of Ad Dahinah, a rural village in Saudi Arabia. The study investigates teachers’ and students’... More

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The Armeno-Kipchak script serves as a vital medium for preserving and transmitting medieval Eurasia's cultural and historical heritage. This unique script provides insights into linguistic interactions and reflects the literature, culture, language, lifestyle, and religious practices of Armenians who spoke Kipchak. This study explores the linguistic and cultural interactions between the Turkic and Armeno-Kipchak languages... More

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ChatGPT is a recent and famous AI tool that has triggered debates about its potential implications in research, education, and enhancing language practices and skills. This study manipulated the SWOT analysis framework and systematic review to outline and scrutinize AI tools, including ChatGPT's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, in use in academic writing. The study... More

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This study addresses the ongoing debate regarding the categorization of the semantic component of Path, a core schema in motion events. Building on a review of previous proposals and considering the relationship between the motion of the Figure and the Ground (or the speaker), as well as typical patterns of directional motion observed in the... More

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Differences in length between singleton and geminate consonants with the same feature have received considerable attention in the literature. However, little work has been done to analyze differences in duration between singleton and geminate consonants with distinct features. This acoustic study sought to examine the differences in duration between singleton and geminate emphatic and non-emphatic... More

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Several concerns concerning the acquisition of the Arabic language have been the subject of substantial discussion, one of which is the requirement to take into account a number of different elements. In order to address this issue, the current study conducted a qualitative investigation of the difficulties that primary school children face when attempting to... More