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Teaching methods of preparation to CCE exam on B1 level for bilingual students
Červeňáková, Hana ; Laufková, Veronika (advisor) ; Starý, Karel (referee)
In this diploma thesis, we present a methodological approach for the preparation of bilingual children attending the Czech School without Borders in London (CSWBL), with a specific focus on preparing them for the B1 level exam organized by the UK's UJOP workplace. The theoretical part of the thesis begins by providing an overview of CSWBL, including a brief history of its operation. Subsequently, we offer a definition of the term bilingualism. A particular emphasis is placed on the unique aspects of teaching Czech to bilingual pupils residing in London. This serves as a crucial foundation for the practical segment of the thesis, aiming to acquaint the reader with CSWBL, elucidate the concept of bilingualism, and delineate the specific challenges associated with teaching bilingual children residing outside the Czech Republic. Given the current absence of textbooks tailored for teaching bilingual students, our objective in the practical part is to create teaching materials for the eighth grade, aligning with the students' needs. These materials are designed to correspond to the time-thematic plan for the 8th grade at CSWBL and simultaneously prepare students for the CCE exam at level B1. This preparation encompasses all four components of the exam: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The...
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Predisposition to language learning in adolescents from multilingual families
Holkupová, Lucie ; Klinka, Tomáš (advisor) ; Suková Vychopňová, Kateřina (referee)
Language learning predisposition in adolescents from multilingual families' is a paper investigating bilingualism and multilingualism in adolescents who come from multilingual families. The aim of the paper was to comment on the effects on specific aspects of teaching based on the researched approach to language proficiency of bilingual learners. The main research focuses on the question of whether or not it is always true that these adolescents automatically have a talent for foreign languages. There are many stereotypes about bilingualism and bilingual or multilingual education in Czech society and in this paper the author confirms some of them and refutes some of them. The first part of this thesis is more theoretically oriented and explains various concepts related to bilingualism (such as code-switching, bilingual family, types of bilingualism, plurilingualism, second language acquisition, interference, positive transfer, sociolinguistics, etc.). In the second part of this thesis, the author will show in a differentiated perspective the variety of impacts of bilingual learners' backgrounds on language learning. The research has confirmed that the rule about bilingual and multilingual pupils does not always apply as they may be gifted in languages and may have a different focus (humanities,...
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How are words felt in a second language?: Communication, emotion and identity in learning Spanish as a second language
BURGOS PULIDO, Claudia
Several studies focus on the emotionality differences between a first and a second language. The main objective of this study is to analyse two relevant aspects of the emotionality of words in Spanish as a L2. On the one hand, participants give their subjective valence and arousal ratings to 300 Spanish words. This project analyses the valence (negative, neutral, and positive rank) of 38 verbs that belong to the initial levels (A1-A2) of Spanish as a second language. Words were taken from the Spanish language teaching guide, Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes, and were presented to the participants both via oral and written input. These data are contrasted along with those that were collected from a group of native speakers, which was accessed through a database named EMO/ELE. On the other hand, the attitudes towards the Spanish language and the reactions of non-native speakers to daily situations such as frustration, anger or saying "I love you" in a L2 are collected. These data are analysed both quantitative and qualitative via a questionnaire and several interviews, respectively. The results of both research studies carried show the main reasons and factors by which the emotionality of words varies in a L1 and L2. As a practical practice, the results are taken as a base to create a series of activities meant to help the Spanish teacher prepare the material for their classes and it is especially aimed at those learners with Czech as a mother tongue. The first set of activities focuses on vocabulary teaching (verbs) in situations where words are learnt in a natural condition, similar to L1 acquisition. The second set allows the student to express emotions and feelings in their L2 both in and out of the classroom.
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Bilingual preschool environment
VONDRŮ, Tereza
This bachelor's thesis aims to examinate the bilingual educational environment in kindergarten. The theoretical part of the thesis describes bilingualism itself and the concepts associated with it. Other key areas outlined within the theoretical section are - bilingual family and its types, bilingual education and bilingual kindergartens. Furthermore, both the advantages and disadvantages of bilingualism are highlighted in the thesis along with analysis of speech development of bilingual and monolingual children. The aim of the practical part was to approach the bilingual educational environment with focus on its communication and the methods used. For this purpose, the author has conducted qualitative research in the form of case study, which took place for one day in a bilingual kindergarten in a Czech-German class. This section will reveal results of the kindergarten education observation and interview with both a German- and Czech-speaking teacher. Last parts of the thesis are dedicated to the author's personal experience with bilingualism and her insight into the issue.
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A discourse analysis of the language spoken by Czech children
KREJSOVÁ, Zuzana
The thesis focuses on an analysis of the language use of Czech speaking children living abroad. In the theoretical part the concept of bilingualism is described, then the factors influencing speech skills are discussed. Also the Czech language is analysed there from different linguistic aspects. Later on the possibilities of learning Czech language abroad are considered. The research part covers the linguistic phenomenon based on observing the language use of Czech children living in Australia and New Zealand. The aim of the thesis is not only the analysis of audio records, but also findings about the particularity of bilingualism in the upbringing and about the question whether it is possible to learn Czech abroad and in what ways.
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Growing up bilingual
BOŠKOVÁ, Kateřina
The diploma thesis focuses on children growing up in the environment of two languages formed by distinct conditions. The thesis is divided into a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part includes divergent notions on the phenomenon, characteristics as well as a typology of bilingualism. This part also covers pros and cons of upbringing a bilingual child based on enriching surveys and studies. Theoretical knowledge is implemented into the practical part, where a book analysis is the main focus. Based on the analysis, multiple suggestions, as well as pieces of advice, are going to be explored and proposed to target groups. The aim of the diploma thesis is to inform about the bilingual environment, that may play an essential role in a child development. The thesis appeals to beginning bilingual parents, teachers, carers or practitioners.
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