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1. 1. Incidental Vocabulary Learning in EFL Through Reading, Listening, and Watching

   University essay from

   Author : Julia Ekman; Nawar Saleh; [2024]
   Keywords : Incidental vocabulary learning; Vocabulary retention; Digital tools; Language acquisition; Multimedia learning; Vocabulary retention; English as a foreign language EFL ; Second language L2 ;

   Abstract : Incidental vocabulary learning is a form of acquiring new words without having a specific intention in the acquisition, and it can occur in or out of the educational frame (Hatami, 2017). In the digital age, incidental vocabulary acquisition is increased as learners encounter and assimilate new words through different online platforms and technological tools. READ MORE

3. 2. “There Is No Quick Fix” to Building Vocabulary. Teacher Cognition of EFL Vocabulary Development and Instruction in Swedish Upper Secondary Schools

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

   Author : Jane Ekenberg; [2023-06-12]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language; language teacher cognition; vocabulary development; vocabulary knowledge; vocabulary instruction;

   Abstract : Vocabulary is a central component to learning any language, but learning a foreign language requires particular attention to vocabulary development. As teacher cognition influences teachers’ instructional choices, their understanding of vocabulary development merits attention. READ MORE

4. 3. The Effectiveness of Word Focused Tasks. How Elaborate Processing Predicts Vocabulary Learning. A Literature Review.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

   Author : Jane Ekenberg; Mirjeta Makolli; [2023-06-12]
   Keywords : English as a foreign language; involvement load hypothesis; technique feature analysis; vocabulary learning; vocabulary tasks.;

   Abstract : L2 vocabulary learning is a sizeable challenge for all EFL students. Particularly, the lexical threshold for reading is a substantial learning feat requiring time and effort. Vocabulary research indicates that incidental learning alone is not sufficient for learners to achieve a functional EFL vocabulary. READ MORE

5. 4. Is the Echo English series relevant for advanced learners? : -A study on lexical character and recycling in two Swedish EFL textbooks for upper secondary school

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Magnus Ejnarsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Incidental learning; textbook analysis; recycling; pedagogy;

   Abstract : This study aims to provide additional research into how Swedish EFL textbooks support incidental vocabulary learning through reading texts, specifically for textbooks aimed at upper secondary school, expecting a greater emphasis on recycling mid- and low-frequency words. The study has investigated the lexical character of two textbooks, Echo English 5 and Echo English 7, as well as how they recycle lemmas and how well they recycle lemmas from the mid- and low-frequency bands. READ MORE

6. 5. Teacher views on translanguaging practices and teaching methods for vocabulary teaching – A qualitative study of four Swedish upper secondary school teachers of English

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för engelska

   Author : Alba Forés; [2023]
   Keywords : Translanguaging; teacher views; vocabulary teaching; explicit; implicit; multilingualism.; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : This essay explores four English teachers’ views on their methods of teaching vocabulary, as well as the incorporation of translanguaging in their teaching of English vocabulary. The study investigates what the teachers’ preferred methods of teaching vocabulary are and whether they rely more on implicit or explicit vocabulary teaching. READ MORE