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

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1. 21. Organization of English Language Teaching and Leadership Impact in Non-Governmental Centres : A Comparative Study Between Stockholm and Thessaloniki

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Poulcheria Papadopoulou; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The significance of the English language is unquestionable in today’s globalized era and,as a consequence,the importance of its teaching starting from a young age doubtless. Formal teaching occurring at educational centressuch as private and public schools is one side of learning; there is, however, the non-formal aspect which gains increasing support and it refers to the private tuition delivered in non-governmental centresin Europe. READ MORE

3. 22. Taking it to the Next Level : A Research on how to Improve Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Europe

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Hessel Luxen; [2014]
   Keywords : Education; Foreign Language; English; European Identity; Barcelona Objectives;

   Abstract : The primary purpose of this study is to determine how teaching English in European schools can become more effective in order to improve the quality of foreign language education and the quantity of students learning it. Currently, only the minority (38%) of European citizens possesses the ability to speak English, while its importance continues to grow. READ MORE

4. 23. Filipino EFL Teachers Working Abroad: Some benefits and downsides for English teachers working abroad

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Lärarutbildningen (LUT)

   Author : Crisdella Pastera Frederiksen; [2014]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language; Native Speaker Ideal; Native and Non native English speaking teachers;

   Abstract : This paper investigates foreign born teachers working as EFL educators and their attitudes towards teaching as well as their roles in teaching the English language. The purpose of this study is to examine what motivates EFL teachers to work abroad and to explore why they are highly valued in non-English speaking countries. READ MORE

5. 24. Culture in the EFL classroom - which cultures dominate the classroom?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Marcus Hammar; [2013-06-28]
   Keywords : Culture pedagogy; English as a foreign language; syllabi for English 5; 6 and 7; target language culture;

   Abstract : In this essay a number of English teachers at upper-secondary level in Sweden have responded to questions concerning the concept of "culture" from mainly two points of view. Firstly, this essay analyses which topics the teachers prioritise and what their attitudes are towards teaching culture within the subject of English. READ MORE

6. 25. Language of Instruction vs. Instructed Language. : A Systematic Review of Research of What Language to Use in the Teaching of English as a Second/Foreign Language.

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Luisiana Serone; [2013]
   Keywords : language of instruction; language instructed; target language; second language foreign language learning; students mother tongue;

   Abstract : The aim of the current thesis is to investigate the role of the students’ first language in English as a second language teaching by means of a review of articles written on the topic between 1990 and 2013. It will identify the importance of using the L1 during the L2/FL learning and teaching process from both students’ and teachers’ perspective and it will then compare them. READ MORE