Browsing Humanities by Subject "English Second Language"
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The affective experiences of language learners in an English second language classroom : an analysis
(1994)Research indicates that an affective component is always involved in Second Language Learning. Because humans are such complex beings, it is neither possible to identify the exact feelings and thoughts which play a major ... -
An analysis of the errors in grammar made by Xhosa learners of English second language
(1998)The primary aim of this study is to identify and explain the errors of Xhosa students learning English as a second language. The study sets out to determine the kinds of errors made in selected grammatical categories, ... -
Assessment in English within the South African Outcomes-Based Education Approach
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2001)The old South African Education system was divided into education and training and mainly catered to the privileged few. The education system was teacher-centered and learners were mere passive participants. Evaluation ... -
Collaborative language teaching in English and engineering studies at a technikon
(1998)This mini-dissertation investigates the possibility of implementing Collaborative Language Teaching (team teaching) for the study of engineering and English at a technikon. This is done in an effort to address the issue ... -
Competence in basic lifeskills of secondary school pupils :|ban analysis of the role of the English class
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 1997)Although life skills are vitally important in life, many secondary school pupils, senior secondary school drop-outs and matriculated people display a lack of life skills. The aim of the study is to investigate whether ... -
Content-based strategic reading instruction within a distributed learning environment
(North-West University, 2003)Research conducted in South Africa indicates that many South African students who register for undergraduate study each year are under-prepared for university education and that many of these English Second Language students ... -
Criteria for the evaluation of English adult basic education and training programmes
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 1996)With the foundations of Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET), people can benefit from further training and gain new skills. Adult Basic Education and Training is therefore seen as a vital way of opening up opportunities ... -
Evaluating reading strategies instruction
(North-West University, 2007)There is a generally accepted reality among first and second language reading researchers and practitioners that learners who study in a second or foreign language are almost always at a disadvantage, particularly in the ... -
The relationship between deviance in segmentals and syllable structure and impressionistic judgements of ESL pronunciation
(1997)This mini-dissertation identifies segmental and syllable structure errors made by Zulu mother tongue secondary school students learning English. The purpose of this identification is to determine whether there is a ... -
The relationship between instructional methods and the learning styles of ESL students
(2000)The purpose of this study was to determine whether instructional method (i.e. lecture vs CAl vs combined) affects language achievement differentially for ESL students with dissimilar learning styles. •The following ...