Essays about: "written and spoken English"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 35 essays containing the words written and spoken English.

1. 16. Learning strategies for reading and listening in the Swedish national syllabus for English : a case study of four English language teachers' best practices

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Linda Dahlberg; [2016]
   Keywords : language learning strategies; strategies for reading; strategies for listening; English language teaching; testing; assessment; policy documents; syllabus; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : Language learning strategies are presented in several parts of the Swedish national syllabus for English for high school and teachers are expected to both teach learning strategies and to test and grade students’ use of them. Despite supporting documents, teachers have expressed an insecurity regarding what in the Swedish national syllabus for English is referred to as “[…] strategies to assimilate and evaluate the content of spoken and written English”(Skolverket, 2011a). READ MORE

3. 17. English at Universeum. A Needs Analysis of Communication in English at the Science Center Universeum in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Carl Ahlstrand; [2015-06-17]
   Keywords : engelska; Needs analysis; Target Situation Analysis TSA ; Present Situation Analysis PSA ; Text analysis; Questionnaire; Interviews; Universeum;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate how English is used at Universeum, the largest science center in Scandinavia, and also to identify any needs for improving the communication in English. To do this, a needs analysis is conducted that identifies the present state of Universeum’s English as well as a target situation in which the all the communicative goals for the language are met. READ MORE

4. 18. Vocabulary size and type goals in advanced EFL and ESL classrooms. A review of research on lexical threshold, lexical coverage, reading and listening comprehension

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Elin Agernäs; [2015-03-10]
   Keywords : Engelska; Läraruppsats; lexical threshold; vocabulary size; vocabulary type; listening and reading comprehension; advanced English learners;

   Abstract : This paper examines how research on lexical threshold and lexical coverage relates to L2 proficiency in reading and listening comprehension, and how this in turn will impact what types of vocabulary should be taught in advanced ESL and EFL classrooms. The research reviewed contains estimations of how much English vocabulary L2 users need in order to do certain things in English, such as reading a novel, watching a movie or understanding everyday conversations. READ MORE

5. 19. Abilities and Cultural Understanding through Literature in the EFL Classroom : - A Literature Review

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

   Author : Falina Leckie; [2015]
   Keywords : Literature; communicative abilities; communicative skills; cultural understanding; EFL.;

   Abstract : The English language can be seen as a lingua franca of contemporary times. Its spread and use in the globalized world has affected most levels of society and it can be argued that, in current times, English is synonymous with communication. READ MORE

6. 20. The Usage of English in Swedish TV Commercials

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Sandra Fransson; [2014-02-13]
   Keywords : Global English; Code-switching;

   Abstract : The aim of this essay is to study the usage of English in Swedish TV commercials; mainly how much English is used, and whether this depends on factors such as channel, time of day, target audience, and product/service being advertised. In total, 247 commercials were studied. READ MORE