Does Intensive versus Extensive Textual Enhancements Affect L۲ Development?

Despite the deep ocean of knowledge on language learning and teaching, the need for further proof of inconsistent data and the demand to stay updated with the context is inventible. This need inspired the present study concerning the effect of extensive versus intensive TEs on grammatical and lexical growth in L۲ (English as a Second Language). A quasi-experimental design was applied on ۶۱ ESL students in three intermediate groups. They were divided into two experimental groups, including an intensive TE group and an extensive TE group, and a control group to join five treatment sessions. An Oxford test was first applied, followed by an oral and a written test as the pretest. Similar versions of the oral and written tests were used as the posttest. Findings of ANOVA demonstrated a facilitative effect for intensive TEs on L۲ learning. The Tukey's post hoc results showed that the intensive TE group outperformed the extensive TE group and the control group in both tests. The findings provide a deep insight of the teaching methodologies to the educational community. Prospective teachers can also consolidate their knowledge by an accurate insight on the right approach within the relevant context.

کلیدواژه ها:

education ، intensive and extensive training ، textual enhancements ، L۲ grammar and vocabulary