Essays about: "out-of-school english"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words out-of-school english.

  1. 1. An Examination of the Correlation between Vocabulary Size and Out-of-school English

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Helena Nordquist; [2022]
    Keywords : Vocabulary size; VST; PVST; out-of-school English; second language learners; Ordförråd; VST; PVST; fritidsengelska; engelska som andraspråk;

    Abstract : This study investigates if year 9 pupils’ vocabulary size correlates with how much they engage in out-of-school English activities, and whether any specific out-of-school English activities correlate more with vocabulary size. 32 second language learners in year 9 participate in this study and the students are from two classes in the same school in a medium-sized town in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Impact of Extramural English on Students and Teachers : A systematic literature review

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Oscar Glader; [2021]
    Keywords : English as an additional language EAL ; Extramural English; Out-of-school English; Teacher Agency;

    Abstract : Sweden is seen as a successful adopter of English as an additional language (EAL) and the country is a frontrunner in the globalization of the English language. Much of the success could be attributed to the large presence of English in Swedish society. READ MORE

  4. 3. Students’ Experiences of Intense and Personally Meaningful Interactions in English-Mediated Online Communities

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Avd för utbildningsvetenskap och språk

    Author : Jesper Carlsson; Joakim Sund; [2021]
    Keywords : Extramural English; Extensive Communicative Extramural English; Experiences in-and out-of-school; Communicative Platforms; Student Confidence; L2 Anxiety; L2 English Communication;

    Abstract : Students spend more time using English out-of-school compared to in school. Situated in previous research on Extramural English, this study will be drawing on interviews with a specially selected sample of upper secondary school students who engage in intense and personally meaningful interactions in English-mediated communities online. READ MORE

  5. 4. How Can English Teaching Benefit from Students’ Extramural English in Secondary School 7-9?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Heba Ali; [2021]
    Keywords : extramural English; informal learning; meaningful and relevant learning; teaching materials; outside-of-school english; students previous knowledge; digital technologies; motivation; students perceptions; observations; triangulation method; extramural engelska; informellt lärande; meningsfullt och relevant lärande; lärandematerial; motivation; observationer; modern teknologi;

    Abstract : Abstract This empirical study investigates how students in secondary school 7-9 learn the English language outside of school, in an informal setting, and how they can benefit from it in a formal setting in school. The usage of digital technology is more common nowadays amongst youngsters than it used to be before. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effect of Gender on English as L2 Learning Motivation

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : NannaLinnea Bergman; Emma Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : gender; motivation; English as L2; extramural English; learning motivation;

    Abstract : Abstract The aim of this study is to expound on the gender discrepancy that is present in the English subject in the Swedish school, where female students generally and consistently attain higher grades. We do so by investigating any gender differences in motivation to learn a second language (L2). READ MORE