Essays about: "speak tasks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words speak tasks.

1. 1. Bilingual language development and ASD : A case-study

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

   Author : Sofie Lindblad; [2024]
   Keywords : autism; bilingualism; language development; language preference;

   Abstract : Research into bilingual language development in autistic children is a new field and the number of studies published to date are very scarce. Around the world exceptional cases are being reported to support the theory that bilingual language development in autistic children is different to that of typically developing children leaving an obvious gap in knowledge. READ MORE

3. 2. Remote Teaching in the Communicative Classroom : How Remote Teaching has Affected Swedish EFL Learners’ Willingness to Speak English during Communicative Classroom Activities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Johanna Björkman; Elina Reinholdsson; [2021]
   Keywords : willingness to speak; English as a foreign language learners; communicative classroom activities; remote teaching; face-to-face teaching; Swedish upper-secondary school;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate how the transition into remote education in Swedish upper-secondary schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the implementation of communicative tasks during lessons in English as a foreign language, and its consequences on students’ willingness to speak. For this purpose, the following three research questions were posed: 1. READ MORE

4. 3. Chatbot or voice assistant in a help desk application? : A study of users’ experiences and preferences

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Christina Metcalfe; [2021]
   Keywords : Conversation design; voice interaction; user experience; UX;

   Abstract : Companies across a wide range of business areas are working hard to fulfill users wishes to speak to digital voice assistants. The trend of replacing chatbots in favour for voice assistants carries a risk of companies not considering which applications will actually benefit from getting a voice user interface (VUI) resulting in poor user experience. READ MORE

5. 4. Technology-enhanced Speech and Language Relearning for Stroke Patients- Understanding the users and their needs for technology acceptance

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Awais Ahmad; [2021]
   Keywords : eHealth; Stroke Rehabilitation; Speech and Language Relearning; Adult Learning; Technology-enhanced Systems; Technology Acceptance;

   Abstract : Stroke is a rapidly increasing disease worldwide, and speech and language impairments are common in stroke patients. A patient’s ability to speak, listen, read and write is reduced after stroke which affects the patient's independently living and quality of life. READ MORE

6. 5. Degree Project with Specialization in English Studies and Education : Teaching Strategies to Overcome EFL Pupils` Speaking Anxiety

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

   Author : Sanaa Haji; Sara Jejo; [2021]
   Keywords : speaking skills; classroom environment; teaching strategies; language acquisition; EFL; fear of speaking; foreign language anxiety; collaborative learning; and willingness to speak;

   Abstract : Gibbons (2015) writes that speaking is considered as the most important skill in language learning. However, Lundahl (2014) states that there are some pupils, in year 4-6, in Sweden who do not speak during the English lessons. Thus, the aim of this study is to find out what the reasons behind EFL pupils' unwillingness to speak English are. READ MORE