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“To Learn English, We Must use English” Teachers’ Perception of the Use of Other Languages in the EFL Classroom in Sweden
(2024-05-06)
Increased global movement has contributed to greater language diversity in schools, resulting in a growing number of multilingual students. This study explores the beliefs and practices of English as a Foreign Language ...
Computer-Based Versus Pen-Based Testing. An Experimental Study of Reading Comprehension and Essay Writing in Swedish Lower Secondary School
(2024-05-06)
The Swedish government has made significant efforts to introduce digitalization in schools, including national tests. However, research has highlighted negative effects of digital testing on reading comprehension and ...
Teachers’ Literature Selections. Teachers’ Preferences and Inspirations Regarding Their Literature Selections
(2024-06-11)
The aim of this research has been to categorise and understand what types of literature or fictional materials teachers select and their reasoning behind their literature selections. The Swedish upper-secondary courses in ...
The Efficacy of Implicit Versus Explicit Spelling Instruction. A Study of EFL in the Upper Secondary School Classroom
(2024-06-18)
English serves as an indispensable gateway for a multitude of professional opportunities and higher education courses. The ability to speak and comprehend English is often perceived as paramount; however, the skills of ...
Critical Literacy in Swedish EFL-Classrooms. Exploring Teachers’ Attitudes Towards the Effectiveness of Critical Literacy Approaches in Enhancing Reading Comprehension
(2024-06-19)
The study investigates teachers’ attitudes towards effectiveness of critical literacy approaches in fostering reading comprehension when using fiction in teaching EFL. It also investigates if and how critical literacy is ...
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education in Upper Secondary EFL: A Study of Teacher Attitudes and Classroom Practices. A Qualitative Study
(2024-06-11)
This study explores the attitudes, preparedness, and integration of LGBTQ+ topics into the English as a foreign language (EFL) curriculum among educators. The significance of this investigation lies in the growing recognition ...
English Domination in Swedish Foreign Language Education. A Contrastive Analysis of Opinions From Students and Teachers Regarding English and the Modern Languages
(2024-06-13)
Modern English stands as a global Lingua Franca, meaning it is the standard language for communication between speakers of differing native languages. This paper explores its dominant status in the world and impact on other ...
Reading Comprehension Tests in the ESL Classroom: Digital or Print?
(2024-06-11)
This essay aims to investigate Swedish upper secondary school students’ reading comprehension of digital and printed tests as well as students’ perception of their own reading comprehension skills. The research questions ...
“They Hate Reading…” An Interview Study on Literary Course Design for Promoting Student Motivation.
(2024-06-11)
An interview study was conducted with 5 Swedish upper-secondary teachers of English with the purpose of outlining their process of designing literary courses in English. Their views on the
importance of fiction and reading ...
Investigating the IDLE Habits and WTC of Swedish EFL Learners. A Quantitative Study
(2024-06-11)
This quantitative study aimed to investigate informal digital learning of English (IDLE) habits and willingness to communicate (WTC) among Swedish upper secondary EFL students and whether a correlation could be found between ...