Essays about: "Code-switching in the classroom"

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  1. 1. Do English teacher practices involve translanguaging in English classes or are they English only? : A mixed-methods study about teachers’ translanguaging patterns in EFL classrooms in Swedish lower secondary schools

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Ryka; [2023]
    Keywords : Teachers; English as a foreign language EFL ; classroom observations; interviews; Lower secondary schools; multilingualism; Translanguaging; English only instruction EOI ; code-switching; discourse;

    Abstract : EFL classrooms in Sweden are multilingual spaces which consist of a wide range of learners with different backgrounds; constantly forcing teachers to adapt their practices to what they believe will be most beneficial for the students’ learning outcomes. This study focuses on teachers' language practices in EFL classrooms in lower secondary education. READ MORE

  2. 2. DIALOGUE STRATEGIES FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING User Initiative in Dialogue Systems for Second Language Learning

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Andrea Carrión del Fresno; [2022-10-06]
    Keywords : spoken dialogue systems; second language learning; repair strategies; code-switching; production problem;

    Abstract : When building efficient dialogue systems, a major challenge is recovering from miscommunication. Analyzing human-human interaction leads to discovering repair strategies that contribute towards conversational systems able to communicate in a natural and effective way. READ MORE

  3. 3. Codeswitching in Swedish EFL classrooms : Practices and insights from teachers and teacher students

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Atosa Bigdeli; [2022]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language; codeswitching; upper secondary school; Sweden; teaching English; qualitative study; thematic analysis; benefits; limitations.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the situations in which code-switching takes place in EFL classrooms. The paper focuses on why code-switching takes place, and whether it benefits or limits students' learning, according to teachers and teacher students in Swedish upper-secondary schools. READ MORE

  4. 4. YOUNG CHINESE LEARNERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD CODE-SWITCHING IN ENGLISH

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Neda Soghari Vash; [2021-12-29]
    Keywords : English; Code-switching; attitude; English language; Chinese language; young learners; first language; bilingual teaching strategy;

    Abstract : It is quite challenging for young students to learn English as a second language. To alleviate this, supporting teaching methods can be used within English learning classes. Teachers play a significant role in students' learning process. They have the responsibility to provide students appropriate learning experiences and support. READ MORE

  5. 5. “I DO NOT GET THE WORDS OUT, IT ALL JUST SOUNDS WRONG.” : A qualitative study of the causes of language anxiety among upper secondary EFL students in Sweden, and their teachers’ strategies to decrease it.

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Susanne Barakat; [2021]
    Keywords : English; language anxiety; strategies; EFL students; willingness to communicate; upper secondary school; code-switching; Sweden; qualitative method;

    Abstract : This study examined the possible causes of language anxiety among three upper secondary school students Sweden. In addition, the study explored the strategies used by said students’ English teachers to decrease language anxiety in their students. The data was collected by using semi-structured interviews and analyzed through content analysis. READ MORE