Essays about: "problems of vocabulary"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words problems of vocabulary.

  1. 1. "Is pluralism in vocal register designations a problem or not?" : A study to highlight problems and opportunities with varied voice register narratives.

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Musikhögskolan

    Author : Magdalena Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Vocal registers; vocal vocabulary; pluralism; vocal methodology; vocal instruction; vocal discourses;

    Abstract : The purpose of the study is to gain an overview of the prevailing vocal register vocabulary in Sweden today and to examine how the existing pluralism has a positive or negative impact. There is currently a diverse narrative surrounding vocabulary, and new vocal discourse trends have influenced the conversation about vocal register terminology. READ MORE

  3. 2. DIALOGUE STRATEGIES FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING User Initiative in Dialogue Systems for Second Language Learning

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

    Author : Andrea Carrión del Fresno; [2022-10-06]
    Keywords : spoken dialogue systems; second language learning; repair strategies; code-switching; production problem;

    Abstract : When building efficient dialogue systems, a major challenge is recovering from miscommunication. Analyzing human-human interaction leads to discovering repair strategies that contribute towards conversational systems able to communicate in a natural and effective way. READ MORE

  4. 3. Metaphors and Japan : Translating Conceptual Metaphors from a Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Anneli Olsson Hagman; [2021]
    Keywords : English; Swedish; translation; metaphors; conceptual metaphors; translation strategies; engelska; svenska; översättning; metaforer; Japan; facköversättning; översättningsstrategier;

    Abstract : The metaphor is known for creating problems when it comes to translation, not only because of cultural aspects but also because of a lack of a unified terminology and theory for translation strategies. This also applies to conceptual metaphors which are the subject of analysis in this paper where an English survival guide to the Japanese culture has been translated into Swedish. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing oral proficiency in the EFL classroom : A qualitative study of teachers' understanding, experience, and assessment of oral production, and interaction in Swedish upper secondary schools

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Eva Smit; [2020]
    Keywords : Assessment of oral proficiency; communicative competence; EFL teaching; foreign language speaking anxiety; oral interaction; oral production; oral proficiency.;

    Abstract : Oral proficiency plays a crucial part in mastering the English language. It is, because of that, heavily debated among professors and teachers. Among teachers, uncertainty prevails regarding how oral proficiency should be taught and assessed. READ MORE

  6. 5. English in mathematics : Swedish EFL students’ and teachers’ experiences with learning and teaching mathematics in English

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Heba Dhia Peter; [2020]
    Keywords : EFL; English; mathematics; upper secondary school; mathematical word problems; EMI;

    Abstract : This study is intended to explore what difficulties students and teachers in international and IB programs in Sweden encounter when they learn and teach mathematics in English. Students enrolled in these programs tend to have English as a second or foreign language, and their being taught mathematics in a language that is not their native language might limit their understanding and the possibility to communicate and express themselves in the subject. READ MORE