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  1. 16. So, what you’re saying is …? : A study of year 9 students’ attitudes towards and perceived knowledge of communicative competence

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Daniel Sandström; [2019]
    Keywords : communicative competence; second language learning; pragmatic awareness; teaching focus; learner perception; lower secondary school language teaching;

    Abstract : Swedes’ proficiency in English is often high up in the world rankings among the countries in which English is an L2[1]. Learners of English are routinely tested in the Swedish school system, using standardized national tests to measure how well students are doing nationwide, whilst also providing teachers with sometimes essential assistance in grading students’ language skills. READ MORE

  3. 17. Is it Smart to Use Smartphones in School? : A Quantitative study on Using Smartphones as English-Teaching & Learning Tools in Lower & Upper Secondary School

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Ämnesforskning

    Author : Ludvig Björk; [2019]
    Keywords : English as a foreign second language; second language acquisition; Information and communication technology; Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching Learning.;

    Abstract : Is it Smart to Use Smartphones in School? A Quantitative Research on Using Smartphones as English-Teaching & Learning Tools in Lower & Upper Secondary School. By: Ludvig Björk This study aims to examine how the smartphone, when used as a tool in the Swedish EFL classroom, is viewed and used by educators in both upper and lower secondary schools. READ MORE

  4. 18. Digitally speaking... : How secondary school English teachers perceive the use of digital translation tools in English language learning

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad utbildningsvetenskap

    Author : Shona Lidström; [2019]
    Keywords : thematic analysis; help tool; lack of confidence; regulating use; language production;

    Abstract : For today’s digital native students, digital translation tools appear to be the most favoured help tools in language classes. The day of the paper dictionary has gone and this is being followed closely by online dictionaries and thesauruses. READ MORE

  5. 19. World Englishes in Lower Secondary School Textbooks : A comparative study between a Polish and a Swedish Textbook

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Engelska

    Author : Ella Binder; [2018]
    Keywords : American English; British English; local varieties; major varieties; textbook; World Englishes;

    Abstract : The aim of this study has been to find out whether the authors of English textbooks in two EU countries, Poland and Sweden, view diversity and promote World Englishes in the same way or whether there are any differences. The attempt has been made to analyse reading texts in the two textbooks for teaching English as a foreign language, a Polish and a Swedish one, in order to see what different Englishes have been promoted there, and to which extent they are represented in both textbooks. READ MORE

  6. 20. Teaching English to newly arrived students in Swedish lower secondary school : - A study of challenges and possibilities

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

    Author : Gabriel Hagenfors; [2017]
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    Abstract : Sweden has in recent years seen a great increase of immigrants, which has led to more schools than ever having newly arrived students. In lower secondary schools, newly arrived students, who may not have studied English before, study English together with native-born Swedes who have studied English for some years already. READ MORE