Essays about: "listening comprehension"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words listening comprehension.

  1. 1. The Effectiveness of Visual Input for EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Lärarutbildningsnämnden

    Author : Sara Hallén; [2023-06-19]
    Keywords : EFL; vocabulary acquisition; listening; audiovisual;

    Abstract : Effective modes of input for EFL vocabulary learning is an ongoing discussion in research. Vocabulary is an important aspect of language learning which makes it valuable to examine how to acquire vocabulary most effectively. READ MORE

  3. 2. Trilingual spoken word recognition : Interlingual competition from one or two non-target languages in a sentence context

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Centrum för tvåspråkighetsforskning

    Author : Yulia Kashevarova; [2023]
    Keywords : trilingual speech processing; cross-linguistic competition; sentence context; BLINCS; BIA ;

    Abstract : Persistent non-target language co-activation in spoken and visual language comprehension has been found both at the word-level and at the level of a sentence, although in the latter case, sentence bias has been observed to modulate the co-activation which can create lexical competition. In the case of trilingual speakers, both non-target languages may potentially compete with the third language (L3). READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating reading comprehension in Reading While Listening and the relevancy of The Voice Effect

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Edvin Hedenström; Axel Barck-Holst; [2023]
    Keywords : RWL; Reading-while-listening; Multimedia learning; Multimodal Learning; TTS; text-to-speech; reading comprehension;

    Abstract : Various forms of multimedia learning have been shown to aid learners time and time again. One form of multimedia learning that has not been thoroughly studied is reading while listening (RWL). This is especially the case when it comes to the immediate impacts on reading comprehension from practising RWL. READ MORE

  5. 4. Examining the effects of text support and noise during video meetings on listening effort and comprehension.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Fredrik Fernlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Listening Effort; Cognitive Science; Noise; Subtitles; Text Supplementation; Video Meetings; Zoom; Remote Work; Comprehension; Comprehension in noise; Listening effort in noise; Captions; Closed Captions;

    Abstract : Many companies implemented remote work procedures during the pandemic and for many organizations video meetings have since remained a staple. Remote working has enabled employees to be more flexible with their schedules and technical solutions such as live captioning has been identified as potentially enabling deaf/hard-of-hearing employees during meetings. READ MORE

  6. 5. Teaching with Audiobooks in an EFL Classroom : The Didactical Benefits of Envisionment, Inclusion, and Narration in Audiobooks

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Cynthia Castillo Silva; Esin Alatas; [2023]
    Keywords : Audiobooks; The Graveyard Book; EFL students; Printed book;

    Abstract : This paper aims to investigate how audiobooks can be used didactically in the EFL classroom. The research questions are: “How do EFL students perceive and visualize the storyworld when listening to audiobooks?”, “Does EFL students’ comprehension differ when listening to an audiobook as opposed to reading a printed book”, and lastly, “What are the benefits of using audiobooks didactically in an EFL classroom?”. READ MORE