Essays about: "second language writing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 110 essays containing the words second language writing.

  1. 11. Briefly put, authenticity makes it more interesting! : A study of the role of authentic written communication

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Yvonne Efverlund; Miriam Anyadi; [2022]
    Keywords : Authentic audience; Authenticity; English as a second language ESL ; Written communication;

    Abstract : Currently, too many pupils complete meaningless one-way writing tasks, which only their teachers receive, which makes increasing authenticity in the language contexts crucial for learners. The purpose of this study is to investigate: the experiences and opinions of two ESL 7-9 teachers in two schools in southern Sweden regarding their practices of authenticity in learning task instructions, the views of their pupils towards these writing tasks, and the benefits and challenges of integrating an authentic writing task. READ MORE

  3. 12. The potential of Facebook Groups as a learning tool : The case of an English-language community of practice.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Daniela Novia; [2022]
    Keywords : Facebook Groups; second and foreign language teaching and learning; informal language learning; collaborative learning.;

    Abstract : In recent years, Facebook has become a tool for practicing English. Language educators have been trying to integrate the social context of a community of practice into formal teaching, as a complement to classroom-based learning. However, social media platforms are used independently outside of the school context. READ MORE

  4. 13. Vocabulary testing for English as a secondlanguage and the theoretics behind thecreation of vocabulary tests

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

    Author : Filip Melbacke; Rim Al-Turaihi; [2022]
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    Abstract : This study examines which vocabulary tests for English as a second language are relevanttoday and the theories involved in their creation. Recent research has shown that it is essentialto use vocabulary testing in classrooms. Problematically, it will be difficult to adapt onespecific vocabulary test for every student. READ MORE

  5. 14. Investigating the Impact of Teacher-given Formative Feedback in ESL Draft Writing

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kultur, språk och medier (KSM)

    Author : Marcus Palm; [2022]
    Keywords : formative feedback; English as second language; feedback uptake; formative assessment; summative assessment; writing development; drafting;

    Abstract : This paper examines the impact of teachers' formative feedback on intermediate drafts on student writing development and its interrelationship with summative assessment. Formative feedback is advocated for its benefits on learners writing development; however, its usage in writing instruction at the upper-secondary level is met with frustrations from teachers and students alike. READ MORE

  6. 15. Students’ perceptions and use of teachers’ feedback on written assignments in EFL classrooms at a Swedish upper secondary school

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Kamilla Lie; [2022]
    Keywords : English as a foreign language EFL ; assessment; feedback; corrective feedback CF ; written corrective feedback WCF ; student perception; second language acquisition SLA ; Foreign language FL ;

    Abstract : Providing written feedback is a time-consuming part of an English teacher’s work life and there are many ways in which feedback can be provided. According to the Swedish National Agency of Education (2011), teachers must provide their students with feedback. READ MORE