Essays about: "English language acquisition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 288 essays containing the words English language acquisition.

1. 1. The Impact of Collaborative Learning on Motivation and Speaking Anxiety in the Young EFL Classroom

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

   Author : Maria Amini; Helin Bicen; [2024]
   Keywords : English as a Foreign Language; Collaborative learning; motivation; anxiety; speaking anxiety; learning motivation; primary school;

   Abstract : This study explores the influence of collaborative learning on motivation and speaking anxiety in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom for young learners. The study highlights a crucial research aspect by examining the role of collaborative learning in addressing speaking anxiety. READ MORE

3. 2. Spelling in the Digital Age: Spell- checkers’ Impact on Writing : A quantitative study on the effects of spell- checkers on English grammar

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

   Author : Naba Hussein; [2024]
   Keywords : Language acquisition; spell-checkers; technology; spelling; misspelling; transposition; substitution; omission; insertion;

   Abstract : Due to the increased usage of technology and its indicated aid in writing acquisition, it is important to investigate the effects of spell-checkers on the English language. Thus, this essay has conducted a quantitative study to ascertain if there has been an improvement or regression in English spelling with the aim of gathering an indication of if and how spelling has evolved and changed with the development of spell-checkers. READ MORE

4. 3. Bilingualism and Event Conceptualisation Patterns: Conceptual Transfer in Swedish-English Bilinguals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Emma Knudsen; [2024]
   Keywords : Linguistic relativity; Conceptual transfer; Grammatical aspect; Endpoint encoding; Event conceptualisation; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : In this paper, the event conceptualisation patterns of Swedish-English bilinguals are examined. Swedish and English differ from each other with regard to the existence of grammatical aspect, which previous work has shown to affect how speakers conceptualise motion events. READ MORE

5. 4. Incidental Vocabulary Learning in EFL Through Reading, Listening, and Watching

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   Author : Julia Ekman; Nawar Saleh; [2024]
   Keywords : Incidental vocabulary learning; Vocabulary retention; Digital tools; Language acquisition; Multimedia learning; Vocabulary retention; English as a foreign language EFL ; Second language L2 ;

   Abstract : Incidental vocabulary learning is a form of acquiring new words without having a specific intention in the acquisition, and it can occur in or out of the educational frame (Hatami, 2017). In the digital age, incidental vocabulary acquisition is increased as learners encounter and assimilate new words through different online platforms and technological tools. READ MORE

6. 5. A quantitative study of Swedish high school L2 learners' receptive knowledge of English lexical collocations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Louise Frifelt; [2024]
   Keywords : Collocations; Multi-word units; Formulaic language; Second language acquisition; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This paper investigates receptive knowledge of English lexical collocations among Swedish high school students. The study tests the claim that L2 (second language) learners of English have a low level of collocational competence and tend to recognise high-frequent collocations more than low-frequent since the former have been encountered more. READ MORE