Essays about: "english language is very important"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 41 essays containing the words english language is very important.

1. 11. Why not "English only"? : Patterns of code-switching between Swedish and English in Swedish upper secondary EFL education

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Johan Vestin; [2019]
   Keywords : code-switching; EFL Teaching; Equivalence; Reiteration; Socializing; Metalanguage; L2 Avoidance; Floor-holding;

   Abstract : English education in Sweden tends to be viewed as a second language, rather than a foreign language. Therefore, it is generally expected that instruction is performed, and content is taught in English. However, previous research shows that English is generally not the sole language used, even in classrooms with explicit “English only” policies. READ MORE

3. 12. Is teaching GA and RP enough? : A study of Swedish upper secondary students’ attitudes towards varieties of English and their English education

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Elin Källstad; [2019]
   Keywords : English as a second language; English varieties; Sweden; upper secondary school; comprehension; attitudes; exposure;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the teaching and learning of English as a second language and how different varieties of English are currently being used in education around the world and in Sweden. The purpose is to examine Swedish upper secondary students’ comprehension of different spoken varieties of English and their attitudes towards these varieties. READ MORE

4. 13. Benefitting from L1 while learning English in Swedish schools? : A mixed methods study based on the responses of Swedish EFL teachers

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Anna Naber; [2019]
   Keywords : Superdiversity; globalized classroom; EFL teaching; translanguaging pedagogy; L1; identity.;

   Abstract : Superdiversity has reached the EFL classroom and consequently language acquisition’s starting point has changed from one to various native languages. EFL teachers in Sweden meet a broad spectrum of students, varying from nearly bilingual when it comes to English, to students, who have to learn both English and Swedish from scratch. READ MORE

5. 14. Flipping the English Classroom : Implementing the Flipped Classroom Method in an English as a Foreign Language Class

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Avdelningen för språk och litteratur

   Author : Sonny Östman; [2018]
   Keywords : English; English as a foreign language; the flipped classroom; the communicative classroom;

   Abstract : This study was carried out in a secondary school in Sweden and was written by one student becoming a teacher of English. The aim of this thesis is to find out how well the flipped classroom method would work in an English class in Sweden and what one needs to bear in mind when implementing the method. READ MORE

6. 15. Using Swedish in the ESL Classroom : An interview study about students and teachers use of Swedish in the ESL classroom

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Fatima Kizil; [2018]
   Keywords : Upper secondary school; L1; L2; ESL Classroom; Translanguaging; English-medium instruction; Swedish Curriculum; Swedish; English; target language;

   Abstract : The aim of this empirical study is to investigate the role of the L1 (Swedish for the purpose of this study) at upper secondary schools in Sweden, in English class. It also examines teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards the use of the L1 in the ESL classroom. The method that has been used for this thesis is a qualitative research method. READ MORE