Essays about: "Linguistic Skills"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words Linguistic Skills.

1. 1. Exploring Persuasive Design Elements in Duolingo

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Yiqin Wang; [2023]
   Keywords : Persuasive design; mobile-assistant language learning; gamification; rewards; streaks; notifications; motivation; user experience;

   Abstract : With the widespread use of portable digital devices, especially smartphones, learning a new language has become a popular trend in the age of globalization. Amongst mobile-assistant language-learning applications, Duolingo is widely used and employs persuasive design techniques to inspire and encourage users to acquire new linguistic skills. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond the Norm of Standard English : A Content Analysis of Standard and Non-Standard Varieties in EFL Textbooks

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Erik Molin; [2023]
   Keywords : EFL textbooks; Linguistic variation; Standard and non-standard varieties; Upper secondary school;

   Abstract : To achieve the Swedish National Agency for Education’s (2022) aim of developing all-round communicative skills, knowledge of the vast diversity of English may be needed. Therefore, this study analyses the representation of standard and non-standard varieties in four EFL textbooks aimed for the English 5 course in Swedish upper secondary school. READ MORE

4. 3. 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. 4. Neurodevelopmental disorders and team sports : Conditions for including children and youths with neurodevelopmental disorders in team sports in Sweden

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Linda Breitkreuz Chauvet; [2022]
   Keywords : Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD ; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ; Tourette Disorder TD ; Developmental Language Disorder DLD ; team sports; inclusion;

   Abstract : Background: Children and youths with neurodevelopmental disorders are less physically active and have inferior physical fitness levels than their typically developed peers. Organized activities, especially team sports, can be challenging to this group due to common socio-behavioral, linguistic, and personality characteristics and limitations in motor proficiency. READ MORE

6. 5.   Barriers to equal access to eHealth in Stockholm   : A qualitative study

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

   Author : Eman Silmy Abougazar; [2022]
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   Abstract : The aim behind this study was to observe and understand barriers to access the eHealth system equally. The study was conducted in Stockholm based on qualitative data in which semi- structured interviews were conducted among 15 interviewees from different localities of Stockholm. READ MORE