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  1. 1. Extramural English and English Proficiency : A Teacher’s Perspective on the Influence of Extramural English on the English proficiency of their Students

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Nathalie Beauprez; [2021]
    Keywords : Second language learning SLA ; English; sociolinguistics; extramural English; teacher perspectives;

    Abstract : The umbrella term used in research to imply exposure to the English language outside the classroom is “extramural English”. The impact of the engagement in activities by second language learners of English through extramural activities is generally perceived as positive for language development. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring upper-secondary EFL students’ willingness to communicate in a Swedish context : An empirical study on Swedish students’ reported attitudes on oral communication in the English classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Elias Bengtsson; [2020]
    Keywords : EFL- ESL- English as a second language; Willingness to Communicate WTC ; Student attitudes; Extramural English EE ; Oral Interaction; L2 Communication;

    Abstract : Oral communication is a central aspect of language learning in EFL-classrooms all over the world. Therefore, problems arise when students are passive, or unwilling to communicate and participate. The aim of this study is to investigate what factors impact Swedish upper secondary students’ willingness to communicate using self-reported data. READ MORE

  4. 3. English Outside the Classroom : A study of the impact of Extramural English on students' receptive skills

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    Author : Robin Qvarfordt; [2019]
    Keywords : EE; Extramural English; reading comprehension; listening comprehension; SLA; L2; ESL;

    Abstract : This study sets out to investigate whether and to what extent activities involving Extramural English (EE) have an impact on how students in the sixth and ninth year of the Swedish school-system perform on the national tests of listening and reading comprehension issued by the National Agency for Education. In order to test this, the students participating were asked to fill out a questionnaire asking about their contacts with English outside of the classroom environment and were then administered old national tests of reading and listening comprehension as part of their regular classroom instruction. READ MORE

  5. 4. English at Universeum. A Needs Analysis of Communication in English at the Science Center Universeum in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Carl Ahlstrand; [2015-06-17]
    Keywords : engelska; Needs analysis; Target Situation Analysis TSA ; Present Situation Analysis PSA ; Text analysis; Questionnaire; Interviews; Universeum;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate how English is used at Universeum, the largest science center in Scandinavia, and also to identify any needs for improving the communication in English. To do this, a needs analysis is conducted that identifies the present state of Universeum’s English as well as a target situation in which the all the communicative goals for the language are met. READ MORE

  6. 5. Communication Strategies in Speaking English as a Foreign Language : in the Swedish 9th grade national test setting

    University essay from Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Monica Lindblad; [2011]
    Keywords : second language acqusition; communication strategies; oral production; ESL instruction;

    Abstract : Speaking a foreign language is a major part of communicating in that language. Since LGY 69, spoken English has received the same attention in teaching as the writing of English; and in the national tests today spoken English is considered 1/5 of the test grade. READ MORE