Essays about: "english language as medium of instruction in school"

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  1. 1. Using Swedish in the ESL Classroom : An interview study about students and teachers use of Swedish in the ESL classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Fatima Kizil; [2018]
    Keywords : Upper secondary school; L1; L2; ESL Classroom; Translanguaging; English-medium instruction; Swedish Curriculum; Swedish; English; target language;

    Abstract : The aim of this empirical study is to investigate the role of the L1 (Swedish for the purpose of this study) at upper secondary schools in Sweden, in English class. It also examines teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards the use of the L1 in the ESL classroom. The method that has been used for this thesis is a qualitative research method. READ MORE

  3. 2. Learning while Gaming: Second Language Students’ Acquisition of English Idioms

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Patricia Vanhanen; [2017]
    Keywords : idioms; linguistics; computer;

    Abstract : Idioms are found in every language, and if one wants to master a language it is important to learn and be able to use idioms while communicating. The English language is no exception. As well as in other languages, idioms are used extensively in the English language. READ MORE

  4. 3. First Language Use in Second and Foreign Language Teaching

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Andreas Berlin; Kajsa Hammarström; [2016]
    Keywords : First language; second language; foreign language; code-switching; medium of instruction; second language acquisition; Förstaspråk; andraspråk; främmandespråk; code-switching; undervisningsspråk; andraspråksinlärning;

    Abstract : The Swedish curriculum for the subject English in upper secondary school clearly states the English should be used“as far as possible” in the classroom. However, the possible amount of first language usage is never mentioned. READ MORE

  5. 4. Are Nordic students prepared foruniversity courses taught in English? : Comparing the Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish pre-university English language syllabuses with international requirements for university entry.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Sanjin Pecikoza; [2016]
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    Abstract : Due to globalization and the importance of having a single lingua franca in academia, the number of international university courses taught in English—so called English medium instruction (EMI) has been steadily increasing. All students, national and international, are required to pass a certain linguistic threshold in order to be able to apply for a university program. READ MORE

  6. 5. Native language interference in Bangladeshi students’ use of articles in English essays : A comparison of Bengali medium and English medium schools

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur

    Author : Md Arifuzzaman; [2015]
    Keywords : Native language interference; language transfer; second language acquisition SLA ; English as a foreign language EFL ; modersmålsinterferens; transfer; andraspråkinlärning; främmandespråksinlärning;

    Abstract : The impact of the first language on the second language has long been a vibrant and controversial issue in terms of second language acquisition. The impact or influence happens when learners learn a new language and transfer features from their native language to the new language. READ MORE