Essays about: "the importance of teaching a foreign language"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 31 essays containing the words the importance of teaching a foreign language.

  1. 11. Motivation as a key to oral interaction : How 7 to 9-grade teachers in Sweden stimulate pupils' oral interaction in the English classroom

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för didaktik och lärares praktik (DLP)

    Author : Nille Oxelind; [2020]
    Keywords : EFL teaching; motivation; oral interaction; Willingness to Communicate; WTC;

    Abstract : Pupils who want to learn English as a foreign language, EFL, need to practice speaking. This is a necessity, not least since this skill is crucial when communicating with others. When pupils lack this inclination, EFL teachers have to know how to engage them in oral interaction. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Importance of Pronunciation Instruction in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Axel Tegnered; Jonas Rentner; [2020]
    Keywords : Pronunciation; explicit pronunciation instruction; teacher views pronunciation; learner views pronunciation; comprehensibility;

    Abstract : The field of pronunciation instruction has long been a neglected area. In recent years, however, researchers have found a renewed interest in the subject. For example, research has been conducted to investigate the views on pronunciation instruction held by teachers and learners. READ MORE

  4. 13. Storytelling and vocabulary development within the EFL-classroom in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

    Author : Sofie Hedberg; [2020]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language; Storytelling; Vocabulary acquisition; Young language learner; Input;

    Abstract : Due to our constantly evolving society and our opportunity to communicate across borders,English language learning is becoming increasingly important for the individual and his/herability to act and live in the world. The importance of learning English as a foreign language(EFL) is also emphasized in the Swedish curriculum, which further states that the teaching inthe lower grades of schooling should focus on communicative skills such as vocabularyacquisition. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mind the Gap - The transition from Swedish primary school year 3 to year 4 in the English subject : A mixed-methods study of teachers’ experiences of the transition from year 3 to year 4 in the subject of English in Swedish compulsory school

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Pedagogik, språk och Ämnesdidaktik

    Author : Sara Granström; [2020]
    Keywords : Transition; foreign language learning; primary school; lower primary school; upper primary school; teacher collaboration; knowledge requirements.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to describe and analyse teachers’ experiences of the transition from year 3 to year 4 in the Swedish compulsory school regarding the subject English. The study also concerned collaboration between teachers of English both within the same unit of the school system and between different units. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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