Essays about: "Petra Tuomas"

Found 2 essays containing the words Petra Tuomas.

1. 1. Learning Grammar : A study of upper secondary level students’ attitudes and beliefs concerning the learning of grammar

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Petra Tuomas; [2016]
   Keywords : explicit teaching; implicit teaching; grammar learning; upper secondary school;

   Abstract : The communicative approach to language learning is widely taught in Western education, and yet its predecessor, the grammar-translation method, is still commonly employed in other parts of the world. In Sweden, the increasing popularity of the communicative approach is often justified by the high level of students’ communicative skills (Öhman, 2013). READ MORE

3. 2. Teaching grammar: A study of the common English grammar errors and grammar teaching methods that can be relevant for Swedish upper secondary schools

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Petra Tuomas; [2015]
   Keywords : grammar teaching; student errors; teacher beliefs; Swedish language; English language;

   Abstract : Grammar has always been an important part of language learning. Based on various theories, such as the universal grammar theory (Chomsky, 1959) and, the input theory (Krashen, 1970), the explicit and implicit teaching methods have been developed. Research shows that both methods may have some benefits and disadvantages. READ MORE