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CEFR Knowledge The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. What is the CEFR English proficiency? The CEFR organizes language proficiency in six levels, … Read More “What is the CEFR English proficiency? CEFR Knowledge” »
A reading test has a text on the topic of memory. One of the questions from the text is shown below. What is wrong with this question? Memorizing is easier when the material to be learned is _____. in a foreign language already partially known unfamiliar of no particular interest There is obviously more than … Read More “A reading test has a text on the topic of memory. One of the questions from the text is shown below. What is wrong with this question?” »
What is phonetics and phonology in English language teaching? Phonetics is the study of speech sounds. Phonology is the study of the sound system of language. In teaching Enlish today, English is already devided into three circles, (1) Inner cirlce-mother tongue, (2) outer circle-second user, and (3) expanding circle-foreign user. Why is the IPA important … Read More “Which is the correct IPA transcription for the word Fat?” »
What is language assessment literacy? Language Assessment Literacy Language assessment literacy (LAL) includes skill in the procedures for evaluating language abilities, the ability to build suitable assessments, and just as importantly, the understanding of appropriate. mechanisms of feedback that assist learners to improve their target language and reach their short and long- term What is … Read More “At the end of the course, the teacher gave the students a test on what they had covered. This assessment is known as a/an __________.” »
What is an example of language transfer? For example, someone who was raised in Japan and spoke Japanese at home and at school would have Japanese as an L1. If that person later learned to speak Korean, then Korean would be their L2 1.What might be the reason for an Arabic-speaking student saying: “She good … Read More “1.What might be the reason for an Arabic-speaking student saying: “She good teacher”?” »