Differences between the story “Story of your life” and the film Arrival

There are many differences between the short story “Story of your life” and the film Arrival. In the film short story Story of your life the audience was able to get an emotional feel of Louise’s daughter. Although her name was never mentioned in the book, the reader could (grab) an emotional grasp because she … Read more

The Difficulty Of Using English Language In Communicating For E-Learning Students English Major At King Faisal University.

Abstract: King Faisal University E-learning students differ from the regular students. This is why learning is also named distant learning which means the students do not receive lessons by teachers and they need more self-work for improving their English. But this situation caused the E-learning students to miss a key part in the language learning … Read more

Would changing the lengths of vowels preceding made-up words, change a listener’s perception of the first sound of the made-up word?

The study I participated in was entitled “Word Identification Task,” and the researcher was Professor S.L. Anya Lunden. For this computer study, I was required to listen to a series of sentences, each following the same format and containing one made-up word. After I heard the sentence, the computer screen presented two options of possible … Read more

The use of Authentic material in practicing Extensive listening

The use of Authentic material in practicing Extensive listening ¥ Abstract This study aims to find out the role of authentic material in extensive listening on practicing listening skill by EFL students at university level. The objects of the study are first year students who major in English for Science and Technology. The participants are … Read more

The importance of reading

Reading is the most important skills in language acquisition and considers being an active action to connect between the prior knowledge. The goal of this study is to provide effective strategies for the KFU students to overcome their difficulties in reading exam. I use a quasi-experimental quantitative design among a focus group and experimental group … Read more

Sophocles’ ‘Antigone’

Sophocles’ ‘Antigone’ Greek playwright Sophocles is believed to have written Antigone circa 441 BC in Athens. Over his lifetime, Sophocles wrote roughly 120 plays however only 7 remain in their completed form. Sophocles also won an impressive 24 competitions for his literary work and was never ranked lower than 2nd place in the 6 remaining … Read more

How does minority ethnic group, home learning environment and home languages affect cognitive achievement

Summary Research Question The study aimed to identify children’s cognitive assessment scores by assessing how an individual’s minority ethnic group (MEG), home learning environment (HLE), and home languages (HL) affect his or her cognitive achievement. The study hypothesized the following: “(1) cognitive achievement scores vary by minority ethnic group, (2) more home learning environment in … Read more

Argumentative essay – Cyberbullying

Argumentative Essay Body Paragraphs Cyberbullying is the electronic posting of mean spirited messages about a person (as a student) often done anonymously according to Merriam Webster. Stalking, humiliating, harassing, and excluding are all ways one can cyberbully on an electronic device. Cyberbullying heavily compromises adolescents’ well being. The emotional harm caused by cyberbullying is apparent … Read more

Best method for translating Quranic metonymies

This study aims at finding out the best method for translating Quranic metonymies. The principle goal of this research is to approach and highlight the translation of distinct the metonymies. The data analyzed consists of three verses from the Holy Quran representing three types of metonymy and their translations offered by each of the translators … Read more

Social Media and its Dangers for Teens

Social Media and its Dangers for Teens According to Merriam Webster, social media is a form of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, and personal messages. A few well known social networks include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. Even though they help teenagers interact and share their interests and … Read more

“The Tyger” by William Blake

“The Tyger” by William Blake William Blake, one of the finest poets in the English language and one of Britain’s most revolutionary visual artists, exerted an enormous influence on the later development of Romanticism in art. Elizabeth E. Barker says that Blake “takes viewers on journeys of the mind.” While many people consider Blake a … Read more

Heart of Darkness relies on flawed observation and assumption (draft)

Thesis In Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness, stereotypical characterizations are built off of prejudice and observation. Meanwhile Chinua Achebe’s use of dialogue, as well as alternate communication create a portrait of characters in a Nigerian society that is thriving in comparison to the silent, primitive culture described in Hearth of Darkness. Heart of Darkness … Read more