Essays about: "TOEFL"

Found 4 essays containing the word TOEFL.

  1. 1. Understanding the factors behind Chinese students’ speech proficiency of English as a foreign language

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Ellinor Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : SLA; Speech proficiency; Chinese english education;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to understand the factors behind Chinese student’s English-speaking proficiency. The hypothesis formed to answer this issue follows: “Large factors influencing Chinese students’ English speech proficiency is an examination-oriented education system, degree of childhood exposure to English and motivational, stress-free learning environments. READ MORE

  3. 2. Are Nordic students prepared foruniversity courses taught in English? : Comparing the Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish pre-university English language syllabuses with international requirements for university entry.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Sanjin Pecikoza; [2016]
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    Abstract : Due to globalization and the importance of having a single lingua franca in academia, the number of international university courses taught in English—so called English medium instruction (EMI) has been steadily increasing. All students, national and international, are required to pass a certain linguistic threshold in order to be able to apply for a university program. READ MORE

  4. 3. Factorisation of Latent Variables in Word Space Models : Studying redistribution of weight on latent variables

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : David Ödling; Arvid Österlund; [2014]
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    Abstract : The ultimate goal of any DSM is a scalable and accurate representation of lexical semantics. Recent developments due to Bullinaria & Levy (2012) and Caron (2001) indicate that the accuracy of such models can be improved by redistribution of weight on the principal components. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing test Reliability : Comparing Two Versions of Reading Comprehension Testin the TOEFL test

    University essay from Enheten för lärarutbildning

    Author : HENG ZHANG; [2010]
    Keywords : TOEFL; testing; reliability; paper-based test; internet-based test;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the two test forms used by TOEFL: IBT and PBT. The analysiswill focus on the reading comprehension section, its design features, content, andscoring results. The aim is to assess the reliability of the two test forms as well as toidentify factors influencing candidate performance in the reading comprehension test. READ MORE