@article { author = {Pazhakh, Abdolreza and Alekasir, Samir}, title = {The Impact of Multimodal Channels on Teaching Idiomatic Expressions to Intermediate EFL Learners with Regard to Their Attitudes}, journal = {Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics}, volume = {8}, number = {Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Language, Discourse and Pragmatics}, pages = {365-376}, year = {2017}, publisher = {Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz}, issn = {2345-3303}, eissn = {2588-3887}, doi = {10.22055/rals.2017.12941}, abstract = {This study was to explore facilitative function of using multimodal channels over single channel presentation and comprehension of idiomatic expressions to Iranian EFL intermediate proficiency learners. Out of a pool of 90, sixty intermediate participants were homogenized by a QPT test, using a quasi-experimental design. They were randomly assigned to three equal groups: WhatsApp-, SMS- and Classroom-based groups. A pretest determined their idiomatic knowledge status. Only experimental groups received materials via technologically mediated instruction. A post-test tapped their competence after the treatment. A questionnaire was used to illicit the experimental group’s attitudes towards using technology. The results of ANOVA and t-tests showed the superiority of multimodality channel over single channel. The superiority was, WhatsApp-based, SMS-based, and SMS-based groups, respectively. The findings also revealed a strong correlation between students' attitudes towards the use of technology and their idiomatic competence.}, keywords = {Audio-visually Oriented Instruction,Idiomatic Competence,Multimedia}, url = {https://rals.scu.ac.ir/article_12941.html}, eprint = {https://rals.scu.ac.ir/article_12941_736906cf47c522d52291eaacd5618782.pdf} }