Essays about: "free time in english"

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1. 1. Behind grades: Extramural, environmental and individual factors in learning English as a foreign language

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Milla Moilanen; [2024]
   Keywords : English as a Foreign Language; EFL; Extramural English; Environmental Factors; Individual Differences;

   Abstract : The EF English Proficiency Index has presented high English proficiency levels for Swedish students. Previous investigations have studied different factors that contribute to high proficiency in a second language, such as the engagement with the language in the free time, or personal characteristics such as motivation or learners’ home environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Pleasure reading for development of English as a second language : Pleasure reading at home and its effects in the English classroom. How pleasure reading in English can improve children’s comprehension of and proficiency in English as a second language.

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Elin Moberg; [2023]
   Keywords : English; Swedish; grades 4 to 6; English as a second language; language development; reading; pleasure reading; reading for language acquisition; language learning; Engelska; svenska; årskurs 4 till 6; engelska som andra språk; språkutveckling; läsning; nöjesläsning; läsning för språkinlärning; språkinlärning;

   Abstract : This study aims to find an understanding of how pleasure reading outside of a classroom context can assist in the development of English as a second language. The study primarily seeks to examine what teachers and parents say about how the access to and active reading of English books in children’s home environment can benefit their language skills development in the classroom, and this has been done through qualitative interviews. READ MORE

4. 3. Vocabulary development within an informal environment : Ordförrådsutveckling i en informell miljö

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

   Author : Felix Wilke; [2023]
   Keywords : Vocabulary acquisition; Extramural activities; Extramural English; Vocabulary; EFL; Vocabulary learning; L2; YELL;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the informal environment that pupils ages 3-12 are a part of while they are not in school and how extramural tools aid their vocabulary learning. According to Sundqvist and Wikström (2016) children today are growing up in a world of digital development and advancement and at the same time being a part of it. READ MORE

5. 4. Socialization and linguistic confidence development in ESL learners through MMORPGs

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

   Author : Linda Andersson; Sabirin Hussein Mohamed; [2022]
   Keywords : MMORPS; Socialication skills; linguistic confidence; motivation; gamer interaction; ESL; EFL;

   Abstract : Gaming is an activity that many second language students engage in during their free time, however, games are for more than just playtime. The aim of this literature study is to analyse in what way MMORPGs can have a positive impact on ESL and EFL learners' confidence in using English as well as help develop socialization skills. READ MORE

6. 5. 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