Essays about: "English as a communicating language"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words English as a communicating language.

  1. 1. Communicating as a Team. A study of EFL Students’ Perceptions about the Influence of the Learner Group’s Dynamics on their Individual WTC

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Ronja Källmark; [2023-06-14]
    Keywords : Willingness to communicate WTC ; group dynamics; English as a foreign language EFL ; upper secondary school;

    Abstract : Considering the current emphasis on communicative abilities in EFL teaching, learning and assessment (Council of Europe, 2020), research on willingness to communicate (WTC) has become increasingly important. Despite the increase of research in this topic area, further research is needed on situational factors relating to individual learners’ WTC. READ MORE

  3. 2. Teaching speaking in English 5: textbooks and novice teachers views

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Niklas Rösund; [2023]
    Keywords : textbooks; teaching materials; speaking; novice teachers; speaking tasks; fluency.;

    Abstract : Speaking is an essential skill for language learning. Moreover, the communicative aspect of learning a secondary language is the major goal for many learners. READ MORE

  4. 3. ESL: Gender and Confidence : A Study Into Affective Factors Connected to Communication Competence in English Among Swedish Adults

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

    Author : Katarina Fällmark; [2021]
    Keywords : affective factors; adults; confidence; native English speaker; second language learning;

    Abstract : This paper is a study in the linguistic field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), with some overlap in the relation of language and gender. Focus is placed on adults' experiences and feelings towards using their learned language in different scenarios and whether there are any substantial differences related to the sex of the learner. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. “I’ll take it first in English and then in Swedish” - A Study Regarding Teachers’ Language Use in English Class

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Livia Berne; [2018]
    Keywords : L1 in L2 teaching; Teacher perspective; Input; Target language;

    Abstract : This study sets out to examine the teacher perspective of the use of Swedish and English during English teaching in year 4. Whether the first language, in this case Swedish, should be included is a much debated questions, and, there is no unanimous answer. READ MORE