Essays about: "importance of english education"

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  1. 21. Storytelling and vocabulary development within the EFL-classroom in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Pedagogiskt arbete

    Author : Sofie Hedberg; [2020]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language; Storytelling; Vocabulary acquisition; Young language learner; Input;

    Abstract : Due to our constantly evolving society and our opportunity to communicate across borders,English language learning is becoming increasingly important for the individual and his/herability to act and live in the world. The importance of learning English as a foreign language(EFL) is also emphasized in the Swedish curriculum, which further states that the teaching inthe lower grades of schooling should focus on communicative skills such as vocabularyacquisition. READ MORE

  3. 22. He or She or They : Generic pronoun use among Finnish and Swedish L2 speakers of English

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Oona Ahokas; [2020]
    Keywords : cross-linguistic transfer; epicene pronouns; non-native speakers; language attitudes;

    Abstract : The use of pronouns by native Finnish and Swedish L2 speakers of English was tested in order to discover a possible cross-linguistic transfer. The participants were tasked to refer to gender-ambiguous antecedents in both oral and written form as well as report their attitudes towards issues regarding gendered language and gender in society. READ MORE

  4. 23. Explicit Grammar Instruction: In-Service Teacher Attitudes and Classroom Implementations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Nicolina Edwall; [2020]
    Keywords : Explicit grammar instruction; second language acquisition; upper secondary school; qualitative study; Swedish national agency of education; ESL EFL.;

    Abstract : The importance of explicit grammar instruction has been debated during decades within the second language acquisition discourse community. Researchers’ views on the topic are controversial, and there is still no clear answer to be found. READ MORE

  5. 24. 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

  6. 25. The Opinions and Beliefs of Four Teachers Regarding Computer Assisted Language Learning

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

    Author : Mahmut Paca; [2019]
    Keywords : Digital technology; Computer assisted language learning CALL ; Curriculum; Beliefs; Learning skills;

    Abstract : Digital technology has developed at a rapid pace, even in the second language learning classrooms. The Swedish Curriculum of English stresses the importance of learning digital technology in the school environment. READ MORE