Essays about: "young efl learners"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 essays containing the words young efl learners.

  1. 21. Is Early L2 Reading of Children’s Literature a Good Idea? : How the attitudes to reading English children’s literature affect book access and teacher-library collaboration in two Swedish primary schools

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

    Author : Jennifer Oldby; Elin Rushworth; [2021]
    Keywords : EFL; ESL; English children’s literature; teacher attitudes; teacher-library collaboration; book access; early L2 reading; Extensive Reading; Book Flood; young language learners; primary school;

    Abstract : This case study investigates how teachers’ and school librarians’ attitudes towards L2 reading in years 1-4, as well as their perceived book access and teacher-library collaboration, influence the use and reading of English children’s literature in two Swedish primary schools. This study is motivated by the importance the English language has in Sweden for higher education, the previous research proving powerful language benefits of extensive L2 reading, as well as the recent proposition to strengthen the school library’s role in Sweden. READ MORE

  2. 22. Interactive activities in EFL workbooks : A content analysis of interactive activities in Swedish EFL workbooks for primary pupils.

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för lärarutbildning

    Author : Madeleine Skött; [2021]
    Keywords : workbook content analysis; verbal interaction; young language learners; English as a foreign language.;

    Abstract : English is a global language that surrounds us almost wherever in the world we are. The school has an important role when it comes to introducing the language to young learners. Using teaching materials such as workbooks has been a common teaching method for a long time. READ MORE

  3. 23. A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE USE OF ENGLISH AND SWEDISH AS THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN PRIMARY EFL CLASSROOMS IN SWEDEN

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Fidélia Sengulane- Linnman; [2020]
    Keywords : L1; L2; English language teaching; language learning; young learners; Sweden.;

    Abstract : It has been widely debated whether the use of the mother tongue is effective when learning a new language or if teachers should instead use the target language all the time in a language classroom. While some research shows that the use of the mother tongue is detrimental, other studies suggest that it can be used as a tool (e.g. READ MORE

  4. 24. Teaching Strategies to Increase EFL Speaking Skills in a Communicative Learning Environment

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

    Author : Sara Jejo; Sanaa Haji; [2020]
    Keywords : Communicative classroom; speaking ability; interactive environment; language development; motivation; anxiety; sociocultural; pragmatism; EFL.;

    Abstract : AbstractEven though developing speaking skills is the essential key to achieving proficiency in a target language, there are some pupils (grades 4-6) who do not participate in communication tasks in English classroom. Thus, the purpose of this literature overview is to investigate the reasons for the unwillingness of some young learners to speak and interact in English. READ MORE

  5. 25. To what degree does digital game based learning affect the language acquisition of young EFL learners?

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

    Author : Izabella Karlsson; Irma Mehmedovic; [2020]
    Keywords : Second language acquisition; young efl learners; Digital game-based learning; English; Language skills; Language teching;

    Abstract : In the current study, we synthesize recent research on digital game-based learning and itspotential effect on the speaking and interaction skills of young learners of English as a secondlanguage. Various relevant studies enlisting different methodologies are reviewed todetermine how digital games affect speaking and interaction skills and the role of motivationin the process. READ MORE