Essays about: "foreign language motivation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 84 essays containing the words foreign language motivation.

1. 21. Students’ perceptions and use of teachers’ feedback on written assignments in EFL classrooms at a Swedish upper secondary school

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

   Author : Kamilla Lie; [2022]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language EFL ; assessment; feedback; corrective feedback CF ; written corrective feedback WCF ; student perception; second language acquisition SLA ; Foreign language FL ;

   Abstract : Providing written feedback is a time-consuming part of an English teacher’s work life and there are many ways in which feedback can be provided. According to the Swedish National Agency of Education (2011), teachers must provide their students with feedback. READ MORE

3. 22. Video Games' Effect on Language Learning Motivation

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för samhälle, kultur och identitet (SKI); Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Dorothea Richtoff; Gabriel Persson; [2022]
   Keywords : motivation; video games; EFL; language learning; extracurricular; extramural; foreign language acquisition;

   Abstract : While online activity is increasing among young Swedish students, motivation to learn English in school is decreasing (Skolverket, 2011). While many studies confirm the positive effect that leisure gaming can have on language acquisition (Atma, Azmi & Hassan, 2020; Ferdig & Pytash, 2014; Li, 2020; Rudis & Poštić, 2017), how students’ motivation is affected is far less researched. READ MORE

4. 23. Teachers’ perceptions of pupils’ foreign language anxiety and motivation

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för lärarutbildning

   Author : Linn Remes; [2021]
   Keywords : Foreign language anxiety; foreign language motivation; linguistic self-confidence; teachers’ perspective; working methods;

   Abstract : Many pupils all over the world might experience foreign language anxiety which has a majorimpact on pupils’ development. Because of this, and because of personal experiences of thesubject, the aim of this thesis was to investigate teachers’ experience of foreign languageanxiety and motivational factors regarding Swedish pupils in grade 1-3. READ MORE

5. 24. The Impact of MALL on English Grammar Learning

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

   Author : Elina Johansson; Marija Cukalevska; [2021]
   Keywords : MALL; Mobile-Assisted Language Learning; grammar; ESL; English as a second language; EFL; English as a foreign language; language learning; student attitude; student perceptions; student thoughts; student beliefs;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper was to explore how grammar learning in the English as a second or foreign language classroom can be improved. Our aim was twofold: (1) to investigate the possible effect of implementing Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) on students’ grammar learning in the Swedish upper secondary level education, and (2) to find out what students’ attitudes are towards such an implementation and how it can impact student motivation. READ MORE

6. 25. Breaking down barriers : A qualitative study on willingness to communicate in EFL classrooms through perspectives from teachers in Sweden

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

   Author : Emma Nilsson; [2021]
   Keywords : willingness to communicate; participation; English as a foreign language; teacher perspectives; Sweden;

   Abstract : This study aims at exploring (1) EFL students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) from the perspectives of some English teachers in Swedish upper secondary schools, and (2) the same teachers’ reported strategies for dealing with their students’ WTC. Six teachers from five different upper secondary schools in Sweden, who all teach English in different programs, volunteered to participate in the study. READ MORE