Essays about: "the English classroom atmosphere"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words the English classroom atmosphere.

  1. 1. The Impact of Collaborative Learning on Motivation and Speaking Anxiety in the Young EFL Classroom

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

    Author : Maria Amini; Helin Bicen; [2024]
    Keywords : English as a Foreign Language; Collaborative learning; motivation; anxiety; speaking anxiety; learning motivation; primary school;

    Abstract : This study explores the influence of collaborative learning on motivation and speaking anxiety in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom for young learners. The study highlights a crucial research aspect by examining the role of collaborative learning in addressing speaking anxiety. READ MORE

  3. 2. Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety among EFL Leaners in Swedish Lower Secondary Schools

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

    Author : Abdullah Amouna; [2021]
    Keywords : English-as-a-foreign-language EFL ; foreign language anxiety FLA ; foreign language speaking anxiety FLSA ; language anxiety LA ; fear of negative evaluation FNE ;

    Abstract : Language anxiety (LA) is “the worry and negative emotional reaction when learning and using a second language and is especially relevant in a classroom where self-expression takes place” (Gregersen & MacIntyre, 2014, p. 14). READ MORE

  4. 3. Overcoming Students’ Speaking Anxiety with Drama Pedagogy: -A Study of the Perceived Benefits of Drama Pedagogy in the Swedish Secondary andUpper-Secondary English Classroom

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

    Author : Ida-Lie Heljeberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Drama pedagogy; second-language learning; speaking anxiety;

    Abstract : In the society of today English-speaking skills are essential, and the school should prepare students to live, work and participate actively in society. However, speaking English does pose a challenge for some students due to speaking anxiety, which can have a negative impact on their development. READ MORE

  5. 4. To Actually Be Able to Say Something Is That Small, Small Thing Which Matters -Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Learner Foreign Language Speech Anxiety in a Swedish Upper Secondary School Classroom Context

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

    Author : Magnus Vikström; [2019]
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    Abstract : Using a foreign or second language in class can be a harrowing experience for some students. They may fear negative evaluation from teachers and peers, doubting their own ability to successfully communicate their intended meaning in a language less familiar than their mother tongue, and consequently resort to using less risky vocabulary and grammatical constructions in their output – or simply remain silent. READ MORE

  6. 5. Teachers’ Choice of Instructional Language in the English as a Foreign Language Classroom : A literature review on teachers’ use of first language and target language in the EFL classroom

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Anna Nääs; [2019]
    Keywords : First language L1 use; target language TL ; English as a foreign language EFL ; monolingual approach; translanguaging; teachers’ beliefs and attitudes;

    Abstract : There are many different perceptions when it comes to teachers’ instructional language choice in the EFL classroom. Some argue for maximum use of the target language while others believe that judicious use of the L1 can benefit the students’ second language learning. READ MORE