Essays about: "importance of english language among students"

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  1. 6. Punctuation in Swedish Upper Secondary School

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

    Author : Emma Madsen; [2022]
    Keywords : Punctuation; Skiljetecken;

    Abstract : Punctuation enhances the understanding and correct reading of written text by the use of spacing and conventional signs. When learning a language, the usage of correct punctuation is vital. This is especially important when learning a second language since punctuation rules vary between languages. READ MORE

  2. 7. Benefits of Songs in the ESL Classroom

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Johanna Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Attitudes; EFL; ESL; Incidental vocabulary acquisition; Songs;

    Abstract : One can argue that songs offer a useful learning opportunity for learning English as a second language since it includes the combination of music and text. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine in what ways songs can affect the ESL classroom. READ MORE

  3. 8. A Closer Look at Reading Strategies in the Swedish Syllabus for English as a Second Language : A Literature Review on Strategies for Reading in Upper Secondary School in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Frida Brude; Alice Öhman Ekman; [2021]
    Keywords : Reading strategies; second language education; upper secondary school; literature; Swedish National Agency for Education; Lässtrategier; andraspråksundervisning; gymnasieskolan; litteratur; Skolverket;

    Abstract : Given the importance of reading in life, it is worrying that reading comprehension as well as the interest in reading among Swedish students, especially older students, have decreased during the 21st century. One way of addressing this problem is the explicit teaching of reading strategies, which has proven effective in improving reading comprehension and is supported by the revised English as a Second Language (ESL) syllabus published by the Swedish National Agency for Education (SNAE) – effective as of 1 July 2021. READ MORE

  4. 9. Speech is silver and silence is golden? : An investigating study regarding a group of Swedish eighth-grade students´ perceived foreign language speaking anxiety.

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

    Author : Johanna Löfvenius; [2020]
    Keywords : foreign language speaking anxiety; perceived anxiety; anxiety level;

    Abstract : This investigating and comparative study aimed to demonstrate the perceived foreign language speaking anxiety among a specific group of eight-grade compulsory school students, attending an International English school in the south of Sweden. The study also aimed to explore the potential relationship between the students´ perceived foreign language speaking anxiety and the students´ gender. READ MORE

  5. 10. Why not "English only"? : Patterns of code-switching between Swedish and English in Swedish upper secondary EFL education

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Johan Vestin; [2019]
    Keywords : code-switching; EFL Teaching; Equivalence; Reiteration; Socializing; Metalanguage; L2 Avoidance; Floor-holding;

    Abstract : English education in Sweden tends to be viewed as a second language, rather than a foreign language. Therefore, it is generally expected that instruction is performed, and content is taught in English. However, previous research shows that English is generally not the sole language used, even in classrooms with explicit “English only” policies. READ MORE