Essays about: "academic word list"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words academic word list.

1. 1. Exploring the vocabulary content of upper secondary EFL textbooks in Sweden : A corpus-based analysis of types, lexical coverage,progression, and academic words

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Dianne Valize Garcia; [2023]
   Keywords : vocabulary study; Academic Word List; word families; lexical coverage; EFL in Sweden;

   Abstract : Vocabulary is considered the building block of language. Without it, communication breaks down. This degree project investigates the vocabulary types, progression, lexical coverage andacademic words in EFL upper secondary textbooks in Sweden. This was done by a corpus-based approach using corpus tools such as Range and AntWord Profiler. READ MORE

3. 2. Paletto: An Interactive Colour Palette Generator : Facilitating Designers’ Colour Selection Processes

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

   Author : Rema Salman; [2022]
   Keywords : Colour-palettes design; Colour extraction; Machine-learning; K-means algorithm; Human-computer interaction; Human-automation collaboration; User experience; User engagement.;

   Abstract : Digital growth and the adaption of internet-based solutions, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, have dramatically changed the way design is done today. This rapid change in technology has challenged the level of automation, which influences the human-automation interactions with the available colour-design tools (academic and commercial). READ MORE

4. 3. Structural and Functional Analysis of Lexical Bundles in Music Research Articles : A Corpus-Based Approach

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

   Author : Elena Novella Savelyeva; [2021]
   Keywords : formulaic language; lexical bundles; research articles; music; musicology; Corpus linguistics;

   Abstract : Applied linguistics has lately been seen in studies of formulaicity of language operating through recurrent word combinations. The present study deals with one type of word combinations, namely lexical bundles (LBs), which are defined as a sequence of three or more words that frequently co-occur in a particular register (Biber et al., 1999). READ MORE

5. 4. Vocational and non-vocational language learning textbooks in EFL classrooms in Sweden : A comparison of topics, use of Swedish and vocabulary

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Jenny Fagerstrand; [2018]
   Keywords : English language learning textbooks; vocational; non-vocational; vocabulary; the CEFR; AWL; Swedish;

   Abstract : This independent degree project investigates possible differences and similarities between vocational and non-vocational language learning textbooks in terms of topics covered, use of Swedish, and vocabulary levels. The textbooks analyzed in this study are Viewpoints 1, Viewpoints vocational, Blueprint A version 2. READ MORE

6. 5. Vocabulary size and type goals in advanced EFL and ESL classrooms. A review of research on lexical threshold, lexical coverage, reading and listening comprehension

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Elin Agernäs; [2015-03-10]
   Keywords : Engelska; Läraruppsats; lexical threshold; vocabulary size; vocabulary type; listening and reading comprehension; advanced English learners;

   Abstract : This paper examines how research on lexical threshold and lexical coverage relates to L2 proficiency in reading and listening comprehension, and how this in turn will impact what types of vocabulary should be taught in advanced ESL and EFL classrooms. The research reviewed contains estimations of how much English vocabulary L2 users need in order to do certain things in English, such as reading a novel, watching a movie or understanding everyday conversations. READ MORE