Essays about: "the skill of learning English"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 26 essays containing the words the skill of learning English.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. The consequences of digital extramural activities for the formal classroom

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

    Author : Anna Leffler; [2021]
    Keywords : ESL; extramural; gaming; informal learning; primary school;

    Abstract : The purpose of this independent project is to give teachers of young ESL-students a collected knowledge of what kind of digital extramural activities the students often do on their spare time and what consequences this have for the formal primary classroom and students’ vocabulary skills. The studies used are found on EBSCO’s ERIC and SwePub, peer reviewed, published between 2010 and 2020, and all available in full text through Malmö university. READ MORE

  4. 8. Motivation as a key to oral interaction : How 7 to 9-grade teachers in Sweden stimulate pupils' oral interaction in the English classroom

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för didaktik och lärares praktik (DLP)

    Author : Nille Oxelind; [2020]
    Keywords : EFL teaching; motivation; oral interaction; Willingness to Communicate; WTC;

    Abstract : Pupils who want to learn English as a foreign language, EFL, need to practice speaking. This is a necessity, not least since this skill is crucial when communicating with others. When pupils lack this inclination, EFL teachers have to know how to engage them in oral interaction. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Missing Pieces : A project about trying out and improving a jigsaw-style lesson in an ESL-setting

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

    Author : Emil Svanström; Pontus Lundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : Jigsaw-lesson; Communicative Approach; Co-operation; Jigsaw-learning; Group work; Language teaching; ESL; TESOL;

    Abstract : The aim of this project was to explore the jigsaw-method as a teaching tool in English as a Second Language-classrooms, and to design and evaluate a jigsaw-style lesson that aims to promote student activation and communication. To achieve this goal, we conducted a case study in which we designed and tried out a jigsaw-style lesson in two classes. READ MORE

  6. 10. An Investigation of Formative Feedback and its Impact on Student Writing

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

    Author : Guuled Hassan; [2020]
    Keywords : Formative assessment; writing development;

    Abstract : AbstractThis study investigates formative feedback comments given by instructors and the potential effects of the comments on students writing development. This research topic is examined from the perspective of the Swedish curriculum for English at upper secondary school and draws from international studies to identify potential implications for the Swedish context. READ MORE