Essays about: "productive vocabulary"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words productive vocabulary.

1. 6. Vocabulary Development and Object Shape Recognition in Children with Cochlear Implants

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

   Author : Gazal Sayed; [2020]
   Keywords : Cochlear implants; object shape recognition; vocabulary; longitudinal study; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe vocabulary development in children with cochlear implants (CI) and compare vocabulary development during a period of two to three years after CI activation to that in children with normal hearing. The association between expressive and receptive vocabulary development and object shape recognition is explored. READ MORE

3. 7. Attitudes of Adolescent users of Electronic Games towards Extramural EFL/ESL Exposure and Language Skills

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : gabriel hjalmarsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Electronic Games; Extramural English; L2 acquisition; Attitudes; Motivation;

   Abstract : Studies relating to Electronic Games (EG) and the development of language acquisition for ESL learners have shown remarkable results. A Swedish study researching vocabulary proficiency reported that “frequent gamers had a higher total mean score than the moderate gamers, and in turn the moderate gamers had a higher score than the non-gamers” (Sundqvist & Sylvén, 2012, p. READ MORE

4. 8. What Vocabulary do Swedish Nursery Children Master Orally in English as a Second Language? : A Study on Swedish nursery children’s oral vocabulary knowledge in English

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

   Author : Linnéa Engström; [2019]
   Keywords : Oral vocabulary knowledge; Zone of Proximal Development; learning from context; electronic devices; receptive and productive knowledge;

   Abstract : This essay examines Swedish nursery children’s oral vocabulary knowledge in English. The aim is to investigate what they know and find the source to their knowledge. READ MORE

5. 9. Co-constructed EFL learning on different proficiency levels : Independence and scaffolding

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

   Author : Kamil Uhlir; [2018]
   Keywords : constructivism in EFL; Dogme; productive skills; building confidence; personalized context;

   Abstract : The main aim of this research was to delve into the minds of English as a foreign language students and try to find the right amount of guidelines provided by the teacher and materials while using constructivism represented by communicative approach and Dogme methodologies. As these classes were individual, the teacher’s role was to adjust the amount of constructivism and independence according to the student’s preference, which was expressed during interviews in which they reflected on their learning journey. READ MORE

6. 10. Sound symbolism in Swedish child-directed speech : A longitudinal study of lexical iconicity

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik

   Author : Johanna Schelhaas; [2018]
   Keywords : Sound symbolism; iconicity; child-directed speech; productive vocabulary; Ljudsymbolik; ikonicitet; barnriktat tal; produktivt ordförråd;

   Abstract : In this thesis, the usage of iconic expressions, or sound symbolic expressions, is investigated in Swedish child-directed speech during the first two years of life. Furthermore, it is explored whether there is an effect of the usage of sound symbolism on productive vocabulary at 2;0 years. READ MORE