Essays about: "L2 learners"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 179 essays containing the words L2 learners.

1. 36. Learning Words by Translations or Explanations : A study with pupils within the ASD-Spectre at the Swedish Secondary School

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

   Author : Åke Strömberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Vocabulary acquisition; English; ASD-spectre; IM-program;

   Abstract : Abstract The acquisition of a sufficient vocabulary is crucial in order to learn a language. It is suggested that, to comprehend a text well, at least 95% of the words should be recognized and understood. Hence, it is of value to investigate different methods of learning new words. READ MORE

3. 37. Teachers’ Perceptions of Written Corrective Feedback in the English L2 Classroom in Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Fabian Melkersson; Nils Annertz; [2022]
   Keywords : written corrective feedback; learner motivation; learner emotions; implementation of feedback; L2 English; teacher beliefs; learner reception;

   Abstract : Providing feedback on learners’ written production is an integral part of English as a second language (L2) teaching, and it is thus important that teachers know when and how to apply such feedback, and how it affects learners. In the current study, we use a semi-structured interview design focusing on the concepts of implementation, motivation and emotion to explore teacher beliefs regarding the usefulness and reception of written corrective feedback (WCF) in a Swedish, lower-secondary L2 English teaching context. READ MORE

4. 38. Motivational Factors in Textbooks : Textbook Usage and its Influences on Pupil Self-Learning

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : NannaLinnea Bergman; Emma Svensson; [2022]
   Keywords : Textbook; psychological factors; L2 learning motivation; self-efficacy; motivation; learning independence; SDT; L2MSS; EFL; digital; physical; Seconda;

   Abstract : Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the role that textbooks have within the subject of English in Swedish secondary school, years 7-9, and the psychological impact textbooks may or may not have on pupil language learning. Theories used in this study support the fact that pupils who are able to independently develop their language skills are more successful language learners, including the self-efficacy theory, theories about motivation, i. READ MORE

5. 39. Collaborative Writing Tasks with the Goal of Developing All-round Communicative Competence in L2 English

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Erik Vesterlund; Shvan Erfan Ali; [2022]
   Keywords : collaborative writing; secondary school; negotiation of meaning; LRE’s; ZPD; L2;

   Abstract : This study explores to what extent frequent language-related episodes aid language acquisition through collaborative writing tasks for L2 learners. Recent research drawingupon established theories such as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, including the concepts of the zone of proximal development, the more knowledgeable other, and negotiation of meaning indicates that collaborative writing is beneficial for L2 learners (Watanabe & Swain, 2007; Storch, 2011; Swain & Watanabe, 2012). READ MORE

6. 40. Second language teachers’ and students’ attitudes toward World Englishes : Factors of comprehensibility and accent perception and acceptance

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Cendela Baptiste; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study aimed to investigate L2 Swedish teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards WE accents. The results suggest that Swedish language teachers have a positive attitude towards diverse English accents despite showing favoritism towards privileged varieties such as AmE and BrE. READ MORE