Essays about: "English speaking proficiency"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 45 essays containing the words English speaking proficiency.

  1. 6. Does Study Abroad Impact Language Attitudes? : A Study of Chinese University Students

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Kinesiska

    Author : Daniella Crispi; [2023]
    Keywords : language attitudes; study abroad; China; EFL;

    Abstract : With the rise of globalization, knowledge of the English language and intercultural competence have become highly sought after skills. One method Chinese university students use to increase these skills is to study abroad. READ MORE

  3. 7. Speaking-based activities in L2 textbooks in lower secondary school

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur (from 2013)

    Author : Clara Wilson Sundström; [2023]
    Keywords : speaking proficiency; knowledge requirements; activities; textbooks;

    Abstract : This research paper analyzes how different L2 textbooks in lower secondary school relateto speaking proficiency, in reference to the curriculum. It also investigates how thetextbooks approach speaking proficiency activities differently. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Effects of Different Assessment Methods on EFL-Students’ Speaking Performance. A Literature Review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Alicia N Rådeström; Wilma Åkesson; [2022-11-30]
    Keywords : oral proficiency; speaking performance; EFL; assessment; dynamic assessment; peer-assessment; holistic assessment; analytic assessment;

    Abstract : Nowadays, it can be argued that it is becoming increasingly more important to be proficient in speaking the English language due to globalization. Examining teaching and assessment of oral proficiency is therefore important for establishing how EFL-learners’ speaking skills are most effectively taught and assessed. READ MORE

  5. 9. A qualitative study about speech anxiety and its challenges from a student perspective

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

    Author : Elin Zetterkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Speech anxiety; willingness to communicate; English as a second language; upper secondary school; Sweden; qualitative study;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate, firstly, some Swedish upper secondary school students’ attitudes towards speaking in the English as a second language (ESL) classroom and, secondly, how these students suggest that speech anxiety should be dealt with. The participating students were both male and female and attended different school years and English courses. READ MORE

  6. 10. Effective Strategies to Reduce Language Anxiety and Fostering Spoken English Skills : Effektiva strategier för att minska språkångest och främja talad engelska

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

    Author : Moa Lundberg; Besarta Hyseni; [2022]
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    Abstract : This study aims to comprehensively investigate how teachers can create a classroomculture where the students are given the opportunity to develop their speaking abilities andhow teachers can help to alleviate students’ language anxiety. Language anxiety is widelyrecognized as a significant barrier that hampers students' ability to speak confidently inEnglish, particularly in language learning environments. READ MORE