Essays about: "vocabulary tests"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words vocabulary tests.

  1. 1. A quantitative study of Swedish high school L2 learners' receptive knowledge of English lexical collocations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Louise Frifelt; [2024]
    Keywords : Collocations; Multi-word units; Formulaic language; Second language acquisition; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This paper investigates receptive knowledge of English lexical collocations among Swedish high school students. The study tests the claim that L2 (second language) learners of English have a low level of collocational competence and tend to recognise high-frequent collocations more than low-frequent since the former have been encountered more. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effectiveness of digital reading for motivating student reading and vocabulary development : Effektiviseringen av digital läsning för att motivera elevernas läsning och ordförrådsutveckling

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

    Author : Lavan Jiawook; [2022]
    Keywords : Digital; reading; books; motivation; English as a second language ESL ; English as a foreign language EFL ;

    Abstract : Even though vocabulary skills are the essential key to achieving proficiency in a target language, there are some students who do not like reading. Thus, the purpose of this study is the potential use of digital technology for facilitating and motivating reading and vocabulary building in English. READ MORE

  4. 3. Learning Words by Translations or Explanations : A study with pupils within the ASD-Spectre at the Swedish Secondary School

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

    Author : Åke Strömberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Vocabulary acquisition; English; ASD-spectre; IM-program;

    Abstract : Abstract The acquisition of a sufficient vocabulary is crucial in order to learn a language. It is suggested that, to comprehend a text well, at least 95% of the words should be recognized and understood. Hence, it is of value to investigate different methods of learning new words. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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]
    Keywords : ;

    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

  6. 5. Extramural English and Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition in China : On the Effects of Extramural Written English Language Media Consumption Among 2nd Year Chinese University Students

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Johan Hammarlund; [2022]
    Keywords : Vocabulary Acquisition; Extramural English; English as a Foreign Language; China;

    Abstract : The present study concerns itself with incidental acquisition of vocabulary through the consumption of English language media in an extramural setting by Chinese L1 speakers. The design of the study carried the intent to mimic an incidental acquisition through reading scenario so as to give insight into to what extent extramural English could benefit a demographic whose exposure to English outside of the classroom is low. READ MORE