Essays about: "Mid-Atlantic English"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Mid-Atlantic English.

  1. 1. English varieties in Sweden : A case-study exploring the use of English by language teachers in Swedish schools

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Daniela Maria Hugger; [2020]
    Keywords : English in Sweden; Varieties of English; British English BrE ; American English AmE ; Mid-Atlantic English MAE ; Franca Lingua; English as a Second Language ESL ; English as a Foreign Language EFL ;

    Abstract : This study investigates which English variety teachers in Sweden learned, which they use now and whether this has changed over time. The study included the two major varieties of English, namely British English and American English. READ MORE

  3. 2. English Varieties in Swedish Upper Secondary School : An analysis of Listening Exercises in Swedish National Tests

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Engelska

    Author : Jesper Lingemyr; [2017]
    Keywords : Listening Exercises; English Varieties; Upper Secondary School; English as a Second Language ESL ; Swedish National Tests; British English; American English; Mid-Atlantic English; Australian English; New Zealand English;

    Abstract : The purpose of this project was to find out what varieties of English that Swedish upper secondary school students are exposed to in the classroom and to what extent they are exposed to different varieties. This was conducted by looking at preparation exercises for the listening part of the Swedish National Tests. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish upper secondary school teachers and their attitudes towards AmE, BrE, and Mid-Atlantic English.

    University essay from Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Heidi Ainasoja; [2010]
    Keywords : Upper secondary school; American English; AmE; British English; BrE; Mid-Atlantic English; MAE; attitudes; consistency; English as an International Language; EIL; English language teaching; ELT;

    Abstract : The aim of this essay is to investigate what English teachers’ attitudes are towards British English, American English and Mid-Atlantic English. What variety of English do teachers use in Swedish upper secondary schools today and what are their reasons for using that variety? Do upper secondary school teachers think it is important to expose students to several varieties of English and do they teach differences (e. READ MORE

  5. 4. Attitudes and Use of English in Swedish Society - a survey of preferences and actual use

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Lidblad; [2010]
    Keywords : British English; American English; Mid-Atlantic English; varieties; attitude; language; linguistics;

    Abstract : Abstract Many would agree that English has become a global language that has spread all over the world. English has been the primary foreign language in the Swedish school curriculum since the Second World War and most Swedes have some English language proficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Two Sides of the Same Coin : A study of EFL-teachers‟ knowledge regarding the divergences between British and American English; and the challenges which arise from having more than one accepted variety of English in EFL teaching.

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Linda Jensen; [2010]
    Keywords : British English; American English; Mid-Atlantic English; divergence; EFL; consistency; challenges; value system.;

    Abstract : Institution: Halmstad University/School of Teacher Education (LUT) Course: C-level paper, 15 credits Term: Spring 2010 Title: Two Sides of the Same Coin - A study of EFL-teachers knowledge regarding the divergences between British and American English; and the challenges which arise from having more than one accepted variety of English in EFL teaching. Pages: 41 Writer: Linda Jensen Purpose: The purpose of this essay is to ascertain if Swedish EFL teachers have sufficient knowledge regarding the differences between BrE and AmE, the two major varieties of English. READ MORE