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1. 1. The Role of Pupils’ Selves in Relation to Motivation : - A Literature Review on Upper Elementary StudentsLearning English as a Foreign Language

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

   Author : Helena Jönsson; [2017]
   Keywords : motivation; upper elementary school; English second language ; oral interaction; oral communication; language learning;

   Abstract : In the globalized world, the English language has an important role. It expands and finds its way into curriculums as far away as in Asia. However, in Sweden English has been a part of the curriculum for over a half-century and most Swedes are able to understand and make themselves understood in English to a certain extent. READ MORE

3. 2. 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]
   Keywords : ;

   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

4. 3. Filipino EFL Teachers Working Abroad: Some benefits and downsides for English teachers working abroad

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

   Author : Crisdella Pastera Frederiksen; [2014]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language; Native Speaker Ideal; Native and Non native English speaking teachers;

   Abstract : This paper investigates foreign born teachers working as EFL educators and their attitudes towards teaching as well as their roles in teaching the English language. The purpose of this study is to examine what motivates EFL teachers to work abroad and to explore why they are highly valued in non-English speaking countries. READ MORE

5. 4. Communicating in a second language in the corporate world

   University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Sara Sternermark Petersén; [2013-09-13]
   Keywords : Communication; second language; corporate language; global; culture;

   Abstract : Purpose Globalization is occurring around the world in a rapid pace with a rising number of companies operating globally, and therefore employing individuals from different countries that needs to work across borders to reach common goals as one cohesive unit. To facilitate cooperation English is used as a common corporate language for a numerous of global companies, but a majority of the employees have other native languages than English which can lead difference in competence and ability when communicating. READ MORE

6. 5. Advantages and disadvantages with Simplified Technical English : to be used in technical documentation by Swedish export companies

   University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Karin Disborg; [2007]
   Keywords : Simplified Technical English; Controlled languages; Technical Documentation; Readability; Comprehensibility; Translatability;

   Abstract : Understanding technical documentation is of vital importance, since instructions and descriptions are given about how technical products are used, maintained and repaired. Because of the increased economic globalization, more and more documentation is both written in English by non-native English writers, and delivered to non-native English readers. READ MORE