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Singanayagam Umashankar
Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
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Impact of Hypermedia-based Adverb Learning on Speaking Skill Development: An Experimental Study Mohideen Bawa Nowzath; Singanayagam Umashankar; M.R Rishad Muhammed
Demagogi: Journal of Social Sciences, Economics and Education Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): December
Publisher : Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/demagogi.v3i6.121

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Hypermedia-based adverb learning refers to facilitate adverbs including graphs, images, animation, sound and hypertext with constructive knowledge. It exhibits a central part in the success of the students learning English as a second language. The study was to identify the productivity of hypermedia-based adverb learning on the performance in the speaking skill development of the students in the Higher National Diploma in English. It was conducted in Higher National Diploma in English course of Advanced Technological Institute - Sammanthurai at Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education under the Ministry of Education. 90 students from Higher National Diploma in English – class - A were used as the experimental group and the equivalent numbers of students from Higher National Diploma in English – class - B were taken as the controlled group. A pre-test with picture description was led for both the groups to find out the previous proficiency level of speaking skill with adverbs of the students to compare them and the mean differences were found to be negligible for both the groups from the pre-test. Later, the experimental group used hypermedia-based adverb learning based on selected learning strategies: activities and arrangements in presentation with video and audio-based system for six months with ninety hours learning while the controlled group was taught without the use of hypermedia-based adverb learning. After six months a post-test with picture description was conducted for both the groups. When the post-test was conducted the mean (-0.091) was slightly improved for the group - B than the pre-test, and the mean (-2.871) was significantly improved for the group - A in the post-test. Thus, it is found that there is a positive relationship between the hyper-media based adverb learning and the performance in speaking skill development with adverbs. The research findings indicate that hyper-media based adverb learning improves speaking skill development with adverbs of the learners of English as a second language.
Obstacles to Sinhala Oral Communication among Deep-Sea Fishermen: A Phenomenological Study Mohideen Bawa Nowzath; Singanayagam Umashankar; M.R Rishad Muhammed
INTERDISIPLIN: Journal of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/interdisiplin.v3i1.141

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This phenomenological study explores the obstacles to effective Sinhala oral communication experienced by Tamil-speaking deep-sea fishermen in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka. Adopting a qualitative research design, data were collected from sixty fishermen through in-depth semi-structured interviews to capture their lived experiences of spoken communication in professional contexts. The data were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework. The study is theoretically grounded in Communication Accommodation Theory (Giles, 1973) and Cummins’ (1979) Linguistic Interdependence Hypothesis, providing insight into how linguistic adjustment, oral proficiency, and cross-linguistic transfer influence everyday communicative interactions. The findings reveal that limited Sinhala oral competence significantly hinders fishermen’s professional coordination, workplace safety, and collaborative engagement with Sinhalese fishermen and navy personnel. These obstacles stem not only from linguistic inadequacies in speaking and listening but also from broader sociocultural factors, including limited opportunities for sustained intergroup interaction and unequal access to spoken Sinhala learning resources. The study recommends the implementation of regionally responsive, hypermedia-based Sinhala oral communication programmes incorporating audio, visuals, animations, and interactive elements to support experiential language learning among junior fishermen. Such interventions are expected to enhance oral communicative competence, strengthen intergroup collaboration, and contribute to sustainable professional development within the deep-sea fishing community.
Enhancing Vocabulary Usage Through Word Games Mohideen Bawa Nowzath; Singanayagam Umashankar; M.R Rishad Muhammed; M.J Fathima Sujani
DIROSAT: Journal of Education, Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Innovation in Education and Social Sciences Research
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/dirosat.v4i2.242

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This study examines the effect of word games on vocabulary acquisition in the context of Advanced Certificate in English (ACE) learners at the Sri Lanka Youth Vocational Training Centre of the National Youth Services Council. Using a quasi-experimental mixed methods approach, the study included twenty participants engaged in pre- and post-tests, class observations, and feedbacks. The intervention process involved the use of word games for six weeks including activities such as crosswords, scrabble, and vocabulary relays. From the quantitative results point of view, there has been a significant improvement in post-test scores from an average score of 47.5 in the pre-test to 62.8 in the post-test. As for qualitative results, there has been a positive motivation level, cooperation, and low anxiety levels among the learners. At the same time, there were some issues including limited memory span and resource constraints. Generally, word games were found to be a very effective pedagogical technique in terms of vocabulary acquisition.
Co-Authors M.J Fathima Sujani M.R Rishad Muhammed M.R Rishad Muhammed M.R Rishad Muhammed Mohideen Bawa Nowzath Mohideen Bawa Nowzath