http://dspace.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd:8080/handle/123456789/11275 2026-04-05T17:28:15Z http://dspace.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd:8080/handle/123456789/11341 Can Competence be Measured? Rahman, A.M.M. Hamidur Competence is knowledge of a language that a child acquires or a learner conceptualizes in the process of acquiring or learning a language. Although we can assess the quality of the performance in a language by a user from her or his use of the language, competence cannot be overtly measured. But we can have a fairly good idea of the competence of someone in a particular language from her or his performance. 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd:8080/handle/123456789/11340 Principles and Practices of Teaching/Learning English Vocabulary in EFL Classrooms Tina, Afroza Akhter Teaching vocabulary well is a key aspect of developing the four basic skills of language among the learners. However, it is daunting to be reminded that the vocabulary of a language like English consists of several hundred thousand words. Although vocabulary learning is not the top priority in EFL (English as Foreign Language) or ESL (English as Second Language) classes, and not even considered in content areas, the crucial role of vocabulary knowledge across the four basic skills has been well recognized in first language situation and this has appeared to be true of foreign language setting as well. However, in relation to the socio-cultural context of Bangladesh, where English is designated as foreign language in academic curriculum, very little is known as to the principles, practices and pedagogical implications of teaching/learning English vocabulary in the EFL classrooms. This paper intends to examine the existing principles and practices of vocabulary teaching/learning in the tertiary level in Bangladesh with a view to exploring the weakness of the prevailing approaches and techniques in vocabulary instructions. In accordance with the emerging pedagogy, attempts have also been made to recommend some techniques and procedures that might be followed in the instructions of English vocabulary in EFL/ESL situations in a private university in Bangladesh. 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd:8080/handle/123456789/11339 Gender Differences in Motivation in Learning English Ashraf, Tasleem Ara In Bangladesh, most private university students have learned English language since English was compulsory in the primary and secondary levels. At the tertiary level, non-English majors continue to learn this language through various English language courses. However, after learning English for many years, their proficiency is far from satisfactory. In this research, the researcher assumes that students' less motivations are major factors for their poor proficiency in this language. Therefore, this research endeavors to focus on the difference of motivational patterns between male and female tertiary level learners who are learning English as a foreign language in different private universities of Bangladesh. The study also highlights the aspect whether male and female students are driven by integrative or instrumental motivation. This study was conducted through questionnaire, face to face interview and recording, where the researcher tried to find how far the learners are motivated towards English language learning and the effects of gender differences upon learner motivation. The participants were first year Non-English majors studying in renowned private universities in Bangladesh. Besides finding the motivation level, the researcher also provides suggestions and recommendations for improving English language learning at tertiary level in the private universities of Bangladesh. 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd:8080/handle/123456789/11338 Grammar of Conversation and Its Role in Teaching English Language at Tertiary Level in Bangladeshi Context Rahman, Masrura; Siddique, Sharmin In Bangladesh, English Language Teaching shifted from traditional Grammar Translation approach towards Communicative Language Teaching approach. Although in CLT approach all language skills should be treated equally, we still do not give emphasis to all four skills. Speaking skill should be highlighted for learners at tertiary level in order to improve communicative competence in learning English language. This article tries to focus on the differences between the grammar of conversation and the written language. Then, it presents some features of grammar of conversation and discusses that if learners can effectively use the features of grammar of conversation, they can develop their proficiency in English language. In this research a study has been conducted through questionnaire survey with teachers and the results have been analyzed while some suggestions have been made on the basis of the results. 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z