Essays about: "Second language learning SLA"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words Second language learning SLA.

1. 21. Teaching English grammar : A study of approaches to formal grammar instruction in the subject English in Swedish upper secondary school

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

   Author : Maureen Lugoloobi-Nalunga; [2017]
   Keywords : Grammar instruction; grammar learning; grammar acquisition; language development; second language; foreign language; EFL ESL; Second Language Acquisition; SLA.; Grammatikundervisning; grammatikinlärning; språkinlärning; språkutveckling; andraspråk; främmande språk; andraspråksinlärning.;

   Abstract : The main aim of the present study was to identify examples of practical grammar instruction methods in an EFL/ESL classroom in Swedish upper secondary school. Data was collected through classroom observations and interviews. READ MORE

3. 22. Slips or errors? : A study of the grammatical mistakes in Swedish pupils' written production of English

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Elina Jonsson; [2015]
   Keywords : Second language acquisition SLA ; grammar; mistakes; slips; errors; interlingual transfer; intralingual transfer; negative transfer; L1; L2; Contrastive Analysis; Error Analysis;

   Abstract : Grammar is an important aspect of language learning and is thus of concern in language teaching as well. This study sets out to investigate the kinds of grammatical mistakes Swedish secondary school pupils make in their written production of English and the possible causes behind these different mistakes. READ MORE

4. 23. Does Listening to English Songs Motivate Students to Expand Their Extramural English? : A Case Study of Swedish Upper-Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of Possible Impact of Listening to Vocal Music on Their Extramural English

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap (UV)

   Author : Liilia Batluk; [2015]
   Keywords : second language learning acquisition; listening to music; lyrics and language; extramural English; motivation; improving motivation;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate whether listening to music as an out-of-school activity, and English songs in particular, motivated a group of Swedish upper-secondary students to learn extramural English. One aspect that comes into focus is whether the students perceived that there were particular aspects of second language acquisition (SLA) that improved as a result of listening to music. READ MORE

5. 24. English Teaching and Convergence in Bilingualism and L2/SLA

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

   Author : John Montgomery Rouse; [2014]
   Keywords : Bilingualism; L2; SLA; LASS; English teaching;

   Abstract : Looking at Bilingualism and L2/SLA (Second Language Acquisition) theory and practice are there points of convergence that reflect notions of global emerging bilingualism, and can be used in language learning. Giving an overview of the key theories within each field then using a literature review from June 2013 – June 2014 we see what approaches are suggested in 36 journals. READ MORE

6. 25. Teachers’ Perceptions of Second Language Learning and Teaching – A Comparison of Two Groups of English Teachers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Camilla Kvist; [2014]
   Keywords : second language learning; second language teaching; teacher attitudes; teacher beliefs; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : Abstract The study of teachers and students’ perceptions of second language acquisition (SLA) and teaching began in earnest with Horwitz’s seminal research during the 1980s. Numerous studies into both teachers and learners’ belief systems have since then been conducted by researchers and educators (Bell, 2005; Borg & Burns, 2008; Brown, 2009; Davis, 2003; Horwitz, 1987, 1988; Lasagabaster & Sierra, 2009; Matsuura, Chiba, & Hilderbrandt, 2001; Peacock, 1999; Schulz, 1996, 2001; Vasquez & Harvey, 2010). READ MORE