Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Download or read book Oxford Skills World Level 3 Listening with Speaking Student Book Workbook written by Jill Korey O'Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Skills World: Listening with Speaking Student Book / Workbook has six topics, and each topic has two units. There are clear learning goals on every page, each topic follows the same structure, and on-the-page characters Olly and Molly keep young learners active and engaged with the material.
Download or read book Quick Placement Test written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electronic placement test for learners of English, produced in collaboration with the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (formerly UCLES). Pen and paper version also available.
Download or read book The Secret Garden written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate written by John Eastwood and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Handbook of Language Assessment Across Modalities written by Tobias Haug and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The identification of language problems and subsequent evaluation of interventions depend in part on the availability of useful and psychometrically robust assessments to determine the nature and severity of their problems and monitor progress. The purpose of these assessments may be to measure a child's language proficiency, that is, how they perform relative to other children and whether they have the language level expected and needed for schooling, or they may have a specifically clinical purpose, to identify the occurrence and nature of a disorder. The purpose of assessment is key to the aspects of language targeted in an assessment and the methods used to target these. In the case of spoken English, there are many language assessments ranging from broad language tests to more narrowly focused measures, reflecting the complexity of the language system and its use"--
Download or read book L3 Development After the Initial State written by Megan M. Brown-Bousfield and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-10-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To date, the field of L3 acquisition research has had a heavy focus on the initial state of the L3 grammar. While this initial state research is critical to understanding L3 acquisition as a whole, in order for an explanatory understanding of language acquisition in the multilingual mind, the field needs to expand its scope beyond this area of focus. This volume brings together L3 acquisition and multilingualism researchers in order to discuss the state of the field and introduce new ideas related to the development of post-initial L3 knowledge, and the relationship among languages in the multilingual mind. It includes contributions related to syntactic, phonological, and lexical development beyond the L3 initial state. The purpose of this volume is to expand the current academic discussions within this field, by emphasizing the role of the developmental process in an L3 context, with the hope of inspiring further research in this domain.
Download or read book A Principled Approach to Language Assessment written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-09-19 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is formally represented around the world by approximately 14,000 Foreign Service officers and other personnel in the U.S. Department of State. Roughly one-third of them are required to be proficient in the local languages of the countries to which they are posted. To achieve this language proficiency for its staff, the State Department's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides intensive language instruction and assesses the proficiency of personnel before they are posted to a foreign country. The requirement for language proficiency is established in law and is incorporated in personnel decisions related to job placement, promotion, retention, and pay. A Principled Approach to Language Assessment: Considerations for the U.S. Foreign Service Institute evaluates the different approaches that exist to assess foreign language proficiency that FSI could potentially use. This report considers the key assessment approaches in the research literature that are appropriate for language testing, including, but not limited to, assessments that use task-based or performance-based approaches, adaptive online test administration, and portfolios.
Download or read book Oxford Placement Tests 2 Test Pack written by Dave Allan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reliable and efficient means of grading and placing students into classes. Both Test Packs contain: 40 Test Papers; a practical introduction which outlines the Test and gives guidance on how to administer it; and a Levels Chart which helps determine realistic examination targets and suitable teaching material. The tests are divided into two sections: a Listening Test (ten minutes) and a Grammar Test (up to one hour). Tests 1 and 2 function as parallel tests, providing tests for different situations, such as progress and exit testing. A Marking Kit is also available, providing marking overlays, further guidance on administering and grading the tests, and a diagnostic key.
Download or read book Oxford Young Learners Placement Test written by Oxford and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Place your young learners at the right level quickly and reliably. By offering the right mix of challenge and fun, your students enjoy a positive testing experience.
Download or read book International Journal of Language Studies IJLS volume 12 3 written by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAPERS IN THIS ISSUE: On the impact of differential item functioning on test fairness: A Rasch modeling approach (1-14) by Hossein KARAMI; The effect of focalized narrative texts on reading comprehension of EFL learners at Arak University (15-30) by Mahsa YAZDANI GHAREHAGHAJ & Zargham GHAPANCHI; Explicit instruction of form in a task-based learning environment (31-54) by Joy WEIGAND; Gender differences in Iranian EFL learners' textese and digitalk (55-72) by Azizeh CHALAK; The effect of mediational artifacts on EFL learners' reading comprehension performance (73-90) by Parisa DAFTARIFARD; EFL learners' proficiency level and critical thinking: The case of Iraqi university students (91-108) by Abbas Ali REZAEE & Lihadh MUBARAK; Inferring logical relations by male and female EFL learners (109-130) by Esmaeel ABDOLLAHZADEH
Download or read book Engage Level 3 written by Gregory J. Manin and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engage Second Edition retains its successful topic-based learning approach, but now has a revised syllabus providing even greater support for students and teachers. The fresh design and up-to-date content are attractive to teenagers, and the improved unit structure develops confidence and motivation. Extra materials for teachers, and a full range of digital components, allow for flexibility, and there is also support for mixed ability classes.
Download or read book Assessment for Language Teaching written by Aek Phakiti and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element reviews the key foundational concepts, beliefs, and practices underpinning approaches to assessment in English Language Teaching. Exploring major concepts and practices through educational, social, and ethical perspectives, it offers theoretically informed and close-to-practice descriptions and up-to-date explanations of the affordances and limitations of different assessment approaches related to language teaching. This Element presents a cohesive and pragmatic framework that allows teachers to efficiently implement tests and assessments in their contexts.
Download or read book Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing written by Lyle F. Bachman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1990-06-14 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a discussion of the basic concerns which underlie the development and use of language tests. Presenting a synthesis of research on testing, this book is useful for students on teacher education courses. It is also helpful for those professionally involved in designing and administering tests, acting as a complement to 'how to' books.
Download or read book Step Forward Level 3 Student Book with Online Practice written by Jane Spigarelli and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Step Forward Student Book incorporates all of the skills learners need to pursue a career or educational program in the USA. The Step Forward Second Edition series provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content that adult English language learners need to move confidently toward their work and academic goals. The one-page 'At Work' sections in every unit build the essential skills students need in the workplace. The course also features 'Everyday Conversation' lessons, which focus on the functional English that students need in the real world. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELP), Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. Each Student Book includes access codes for Step Forward Online Practice and the Oxford English Vocabulary Trainer app. The Online Practice reinforces the language and skills taught in the Student Books with over 200 new interactive activities that motivate students to keep learning and developing their digital literacy skills. With the app, students can download the Step Forward wordlist to practice course-specific vocabulary. The app provides engaging and gamified practice with personalized, intelligent feedback. HIGHLIGHTS - Designed to meet the needs of multilevel classes, the full suite of easy-to-use resources in Step Forward include tests, lesson plans, multilevel activities and opportunities for self-assessment - Step-by-step writing instruction offers clear models and strategies for adults learning English as a foreign language for life, college or career - Twelve thematic units in the book focus on everyday adult topics, each with six lessons integrating communication, workplace and academic skills, along with language strategies for accuracy and fluency - Content is appropriate for low-beginning to low-intermediate English as a second language (ESL) learners and English language teaching (ELT) professionals
Download or read book Typical and Atypical Language Development in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity written by Weifeng Han and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typical and Atypical Language Development in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity brings together state-of-the-art studies in both typical and atypical language development. Placing the topic in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD), the book offers readers serious theoretical consideration of the topic and provides implications for multilingual educational and clinical practices. The content covers a wide range of topics related to multilingual language development in CALD: typical and atypical language development in CALD, and the interface between both; the relationship between multilingual competence and academic performance in CALD; providing unbiased speech and language measures in CALD; and heritage and minority languages education in CALD. Each chapter outlines the core theoretical and practical issues and explores both theoretical and pedagogical/clinical implications in the area and possible future developments. This volume is an essential resource for all those who study, research, or are interested in multilingual development, educational linguistics, and clinical linguistics in the CALD context.
Download or read book The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language written by J. Charles Alderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language explores the implications of language assessment research on classroom-based assessment practices by providing an in-depth look at the little-examined field of diagnosis in second and foreign language reading. This volume examines the development of second and foreign language reading and how subsequent research findings, couched in this knowledge, can help facilitate a more-informed teaching approach in second and foreign language classrooms. By contextualizing the latest in classroom settings and presenting implications for future research in this developing area of linguistics, this book is an ideal resource for those studying and working in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and language assessment and education. About the NPLA Series: Headed by two of its leading scholars, the series captures the burgeoning field of language assessment by offering comprehensive and state-of-the-art coverage of its contemporary questions, pressing issues, and technical advances. It is the only active series of its kind on the market, and will include volumes on basic and advanced topics in language assessment, public policy and language assessment, and the interfaces of language assessment with other disciplines in applied linguistics. Each text presents key theoretical approaches and research findings, along with concrete practical implications and suggestions for readers conducting their own research or developmental studies.
