The relevance of English language instruction in a changing linguistic environment in Iceland: The L2 self of young Icelanders
Abstract In this study perceptions of post-compulsory school studies in Iceland were investigated through semi-structured interviews. While colloquial English suffices for entertainment, hobbies and Internet use in Iceland, a high level of proficiency is required for employment and tertiary study. S...
| Published in: | Multilingua |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
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Walter de Gruyter GmbH
2014
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/multi-2014-0013 https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/multi-2014-0013/pdf |
| Summary: | Abstract In this study perceptions of post-compulsory school studies in Iceland were investigated through semi-structured interviews. While colloquial English suffices for entertainment, hobbies and Internet use in Iceland, a high level of proficiency is required for employment and tertiary study. School learners and young people in tertiary study and employment comment on their perceived proficiency in English and their present and anticipated future uses of the language. Implications for English instruction in Iceland are put forward and it is suggested that Iceland stands outside recognised frameworks of motivation because of its context of high exposure to English. |
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