Author: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 1990-03-30
Book Size: 75.74 MB
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Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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The Development Of Second Language Proficiency

by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, The Development Of Second Language Proficiency Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Second Language Proficiency book, This text presents the findings of a major investigation of second language proficiency in various groups of school-aged learners. It invites a frank appraisal of the research from an outside panel of experts. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are the subject of a lively debate focused on three main research issues: the nature of second language proficiency, the impact of classroom treatment on second language learning, and the role of social and individual factors in bilingual development. This original collection of articles will be of interest to all those concerned with policy and practice in second language education.

Author: Brian North
Publisher: Peter Lang Pub Incorporated
Release Date: 2000
Book Size: 24.52 MB
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 459
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The Development Of A Common Framework Scale Of Language Proficiency

by Brian North, The Development Of A Common Framework Scale Of Language Proficiency Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of A Common Framework Scale Of Language Proficiency book, Scales describing language proficiency in a series of levels can provide orientation for educational programmes, criteria for assessment, and reporting to stakeholders. However, in most cases such instruments are produced just by expert opinion. A scale of language proficiency actually implies a descriptive scheme related to theory but usable by practitioners. It also implies a methodology for scaling content to different levels. This book describes the use of both qualitative and quantitative techniques to develop scales for the «Common Reference Levels» in the Common European Framework of Reference for modern languages. Short stand-alone descriptors were (i) developed and classified, (ii) refined and elaborated in workshops, and then (iii) scaled by analyzing the judgments of one hundred teachers on the English language proficiency of the learners in their classes.

Author: Kenneth Chastain
Publisher: Heinle & Heinle Publishers
Release Date: 1971
Book Size: 75.99 MB
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Category : Languages, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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The Development Of Modern Language Skills

by Kenneth Chastain, The Development Of Modern Language Skills Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Modern Language Skills book, Open for Business familiarizes students with vocabulary related to sales, finance, marketing, retail, banking and accounting, and with techniques for writing memos and business letters. -- Communicative exercises and activities -- Four themes: employment skills, collaboration skills, memo/letter writing skills, vocabulary and idioms -- Glossary of business terms

Author: Brian North
Publisher:
Release Date: 1993
Book Size: 62.55 MB
Book Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 67
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The Development Of Descriptors On Scales Of Language Proficiency

by Brian North, The Development Of Descriptors On Scales Of Language Proficiency Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Descriptors On Scales Of Language Proficiency book,

Author: Eli Hinkel
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date: 2016-11-18
Book Size: 10.89 MB
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 514
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Handbook Of Research In Second Language Teaching And Learning

by Eli Hinkel, Handbook Of Research In Second Language Teaching And Learning Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Handbook Of Research In Second Language Teaching And Learning book, Volume III of the Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning, like Volumes I and II, is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of current research into social contexts of second language (L2)/foreign language (FL) teaching and learning; language policy; curriculum; types of instruction; incremental language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar; international communication; pragmatics; assessment and testing. It differs from earlier volumes in its main purpose—to provide a more in-depth discussion and detailed focus on the development of the essential language skills required for any type of communication: speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. Volume III preserves continuity with previous volumes in its coverage of all the classical areas of research in L2/FL teaching and learning and applied linguistics, but rather than offering a historical review of disciplinary traditions, it explores innovations and new directions of research, acknowledges the enormous complexity of teaching and learning the essential language abilities, and offers a diversity of perspectives. Chapter authors are all leading authorities in their disciplinary areas. What’s new in Volume III? Updates the prominent areas of research, including the sub-disciplines addressed in Volumes I and II, and represents the disciplinary mainstays Considers and discusses perspectives held by different schools of thought on the what, the how, and the why of teaching foundational language skills, including theories, pedagogical principles, and their implementation in practice Captures new and ongoing developments and trends in the key areas of L2/FL teaching and learning, and innovative research topics that have gained substantial recognition in current publications, including the role of corpora, technology, and digital literacy in L2/FL teaching and learning Examines new trends in language pedagogy and research, such as an increased societal emphasis on teaching academic language for schooling, somewhat contradictory definitions of literacy, and the growing needs for instruction in intercultural communication.

Author: Jean Berko Gleason
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Release Date: 2001
Book Size: 35.95 MB
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 520
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The Development Of Language

by Jean Berko Gleason, The Development Of Language Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Language book, The fifth edition of The Development of Language is written and contributed by leading researchers and covers language acquisition and development from infancy through adulthood. With its organization based on developmental stages of language, this book is especially well suited for courses that take a developmental approach. It covers every aspect of language acquisition and development from a lifespan perspective, beginning with the earliest attempts to communicate and ending with the language and communication concerns of the aged. The book thoroughly explores syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics. It examines atypical development, presents strong coverage of individual differences, how and why they occur, and provides contemporary references and the most recent research findings. The panel of expert authors provides readers with cutting-edge research knowledge in an interesting and highly readable format. For anyone interested in language development across the age span.

Author: Hanh Thi Nguyen
Publisher:
Release Date: 2003
Book Size: 51.29 MB
Book Format: PDF
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 545
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The Development Of Communication Skills In The Practice Of Patient Consultation Among Pharmacy Students

by Hanh Thi Nguyen, The Development Of Communication Skills In The Practice Of Patient Consultation Among Pharmacy Students Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Communication Skills In The Practice Of Patient Consultation Among Pharmacy Students book,

Author: Esther Usó-Juan
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date: 2006-01-01
Book Size: 33.36 MB
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
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Current Trends In The Development And Teaching Of The Four Language Skills

by Esther Usó-Juan, Current Trends In The Development And Teaching Of The Four Language Skills Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Current Trends In The Development And Teaching Of The Four Language Skills book, Current Trends in the Development and Teaching of the four Language Skills builds connections from theory in the four language skills to instructional practices. It comprises twenty-one chapters that are grouped in five sections. The first section includes an introductory chapter which presents a communicative competence framework developed by the editors in order to highlight the key role the four skills play in language learning and teaching. The next four sections each represent a language skill: Section II is devoted to listening, Section III to speaking, Section IV to reading and Section V to writing. In order to provide an extensive treatment of each of the four skills, each section starts with a theoretical chapter which briefly illustrates advances in the understanding of how each skill is likely to be learned and taught, followed by four didactically oriented chapters authored by leading international specialists. These pedagogical chapters deal specifically with four key topics: 1) areas of research that influence the teaching of a particular skill; 2) an overview of strategies or techniques necessary for developing a particular skill; 3) an approach to the academic orientation of a particular skill, and 4) unique aspects of teaching each skill. Moreover, all chapters incorporate two common sections: pre-reading questions at the beginning of the chapter in order to stimulate readers' interest in its content, and a section entitled suggested activities at the end of the chapter in order to allow readers put the ideas and concepts presented into practice. The accessible style and practical focus of the volume make it an ideal tool for teachers, teacher trainers, and teacher trainees who are involved in teaching the four language skills in a second or foreign language context.

Author: Albert Valdman
Publisher:
Release Date: 1987
Book Size: 78.22 MB
Book Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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Proceedings Of The Symposium On The Evaluation Of Foreign Language Proficiency

by Albert Valdman, Proceedings Of The Symposium On The Evaluation Of Foreign Language Proficiency Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download Proceedings Of The Symposium On The Evaluation Of Foreign Language Proficiency book,

Author: Ludo Verhoeven
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date: 1992-10-29
Book Size: 53.30 MB
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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The Construct Of Language Proficiency

by Ludo Verhoeven, The Construct Of Language Proficiency Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Construct Of Language Proficiency book, This books aims to open up new perspectives in the study of language proficiency by bringing together current research from different fields in psychology and linguistics. All contributions start out from empirical studies, which are then related to applications in language assessment. The book also serves as a survey of recent developments in psycholinguistic research in the Netherlands. The book starts out with a thorough introduction of international literature on models of language proficiency, language development and its assessment. Section 1 deals with first language proficiency and addresses such problems as grammar in early child language, grammatical proficiency and its (in)variance across a range of ages, reading abilities, and writing skills. Section 2 focuses on multilingual proficiency and deals with test bias in relation to the background of the second language learner, bilingual proficiency in ethnic minority children, the development of the second language learner lexicon, communicative competence of school-age children in the context of second language learning, the assessment of foreign language attrition and the dimensionality in oral foreign language proficiency.

Author: Sylvia Henel Sun
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date: 1998
Book Size: 50.76 MB
Book Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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The Development Of A Lexical Tone Phonology In American Adult Learners Of Standard Mandarin Chinese

by Sylvia Henel Sun, The Development Of A Lexical Tone Phonology In American Adult Learners Of Standard Mandarin Chinese Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of A Lexical Tone Phonology In American Adult Learners Of Standard Mandarin Chinese book, The study reported in this volume is based on three decades of research on the SLA of Mandarin tone. It investigates whether differences in learners' tone perception and production are related to differences in the effects of certain linguistic, task and learner factors.

Author: Susanna W. Pflaum
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Release Date: 1986
Book Size: 37.48 MB
Book Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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The Development Of Language And Literacy In Young Children

by Susanna W. Pflaum, The Development Of Language And Literacy In Young Children Books available in Docs, PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Textbook, Kindle Format. Download The Development Of Language And Literacy In Young Children book,