Essays about: "English language learners"

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  1. 11. Foreign Language Anxiety vs Willingness to Communicate. A Qualitative Study on Swedish EFL Learners’ Perception of Language Anxiety in Correlation With Their WTC

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Samar Gharibi; [2023-06-20]
    Keywords : Willingness to communicate WTC ; Foreign Language Anxiety; Communicative Language Teaching;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the perceived levels of foreign language anxiety (FLA) among six English as a foreign language (EFL) learners and how their personal perceptions affect their willingness to communicate (WTC) in the English classroom. The study utilizes a qualitative approach using semi structured pair interviews, focusing on the learners’ personal experiences. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Effectiveness of Visual Input for EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Sara Hallén; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : EFL; vocabulary acquisition; listening; audiovisual;

    Abstract : Effective modes of input for EFL vocabulary learning is an ongoing discussion in research. Vocabulary is an important aspect of language learning which makes it valuable to examine how to acquire vocabulary most effectively. READ MORE

  4. 13. WHO’S AFRAID OF COMPLEXITY? An Exploration of the Influence of Native Language Complexity on L2 Complexity

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

    Author : Nadina Mariana Suditu; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : complexity; SLA; TTR; entropy; kolmogorov; linear regression;

    Abstract : The matter of linguistic complexity has been widely scrutinised in the last few decades, within theoretical linguistics, as well as in second language acquisition studies. A concept introduced in the last half of the previous century, it continues to be a matter of debate in the linguistic field, as it eludes a clear-cut definition and interpretation. READ MORE

  5. 14. 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

  6. 15. “There Is No Quick Fix” to Building Vocabulary. Teacher Cognition of EFL Vocabulary Development and Instruction in Swedish Upper Secondary Schools

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Jane Ekenberg; [2023-06-12]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language; language teacher cognition; vocabulary development; vocabulary knowledge; vocabulary instruction;

    Abstract : Vocabulary is a central component to learning any language, but learning a foreign language requires particular attention to vocabulary development. As teacher cognition influences teachers’ instructional choices, their understanding of vocabulary development merits attention. READ MORE