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1. 1. Incidental Vocabulary Learning in EFL Through Reading, Listening, and Watching

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   Author : Julia Ekman; Nawar Saleh; [2024]
   Keywords : Incidental vocabulary learning; Vocabulary retention; Digital tools; Language acquisition; Multimedia learning; Vocabulary retention; English as a foreign language EFL ; Second language L2 ;

   Abstract : Incidental vocabulary learning is a form of acquiring new words without having a specific intention in the acquisition, and it can occur in or out of the educational frame (Hatami, 2017). In the digital age, incidental vocabulary acquisition is increased as learners encounter and assimilate new words through different online platforms and technological tools. READ MORE

3. 2. Benefits of Songs in the ESL Classroom

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

   Author : Johanna Johansson; [2021]
   Keywords : Attitudes; EFL; ESL; Incidental vocabulary acquisition; Songs;

   Abstract : One can argue that songs offer a useful learning opportunity for learning English as a second language since it includes the combination of music and text. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine in what ways songs can affect the ESL classroom. READ MORE

4. 3. "Pun Intended" : The Possible Implementation of Puns to Teach Swedish Upper Secondary School Learners about Meanings of Polysemous Words in the L2 English Classroom

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Filippa Söderström; Jakob Thorén; [2021]
   Keywords : Puns; Polysemy; Humor; Language Education; Vocabulary acquisition; SLA;

   Abstract : This study aims to investigate to what extent Swedish upper secondary school learners of L2 English understand the meanings of polysemous words and whether puns can be used to teach such words. A test and two questionnaires were constructed to retrieve data from both students and teachers. READ MORE

5. 4. Fill-in-the-Blank or Write an Original Sentence : A Comparison of Practice Materials for Vocabulary Retention

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : John Lindström; [2020]
   Keywords : Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention; Practice Materials; Adult EFL Learners; Fill-in-the-Blank;

   Abstract : Despite extensive research, a “best method” for teaching vocabulary has not been identified. The present study investigates the efficacy of two different practice materials for vocabulary retention, a fill-in-the-blank exercise and an original sentence writing exercise, from the hypothesis that a fill-in-the-blank exercise will be superior in terms of vocabulary retention on an immediate posttest. READ MORE

6. 5. Learning vocabulary in English as a foreign language through the computer game Rebuild 2 : An experiment with adult learners at a university in Sweden

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Jenny Larsson; [2020]
   Keywords : adult learners; computer games; education; game-based learning; vocabulary learning;

   Abstract : Playing computer games in English affects one’s vocabulary size, and thus this project’s aim was to examine how the strategy and turn-based computer game Rebuild 2 can affect adult learners’ vocabulary acquisition according to their perceptions. This project also examined what effects note-taking has on vocabulary learning while playing the game. READ MORE