The theories on ways to learn a second language have varied throughout history and existing research is often dependent on school settings to discover the best methods to motivate students. Removing the aspect of school from the equation, why would someone choose to learn English as a second language when the choice is independent of structures such as curriculum? What methods would the student choose to rely on for their learning if it is up to them? Through semi-structured interviews with natural learning, home educated, Swedish speaking students, this qualitative study examines the process of learning English as a second language. The findings suggest that learning English as a second language occurs as a natural progression rather than the goal-oriented learning in a class setting. The conclusion of the study is that learning occurs as a side effect from focusing on natural interests rather than structured methods.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hh-48776 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Berkestam Drysén, Viktoria |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | Halmstad University Dissertations |
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