Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif. 325.2109581 Printed in Australia by Hyde Park Press © Insight Publications 2010 contents Character map Overview About the author Synopsis Character summaries iv 1 1 2 3 Background & context Genre‚ structure & language Chapter-by-chapter analysis Characters & relationships Themes‚
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A CATEGORICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SCORING SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING SKILLS James Dean Brown Florida State University Kathleen M. Bailey Monterey Institute of International Studies This paper first reviews recent research on evaluating second language learners’ writing skills. It then discusses research on a categorical instrument for evaluating compositions written by upper intermediate university ESL students. The form of the instrument used in this study included five equally weighted criteria for scoring:
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recently it was stated that every second student is supposed to have sufficient knowledge of at least one foreign language at the age of 15. An action plan formulated by the European Commission for the years 2004-2006 shows the importance of languages as means for integration and cultural awareness. “It is a priority for Member States to ensure that language learning in kindergarten and primary school is effective‚ for it is here that key attitudes towards other languages and cultures are formed‚ and
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Major Paper 1: Personal Essay on Language and Identity Language partially defines identity‚ it only defines identity to a certain degree‚ one’s actions and life choices could also define identity to some extent. I think this is an arguable claim because‚ truly‚ language and the way we speak does define us partially at least. Language can never define us completely. I think what really makes my claim arguable is the fact that I chose the middle ground‚ language may define us but not to a full extent
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ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE Abstract This paper is intended to raise awareness on the aspects which define English as an international language‚ by examining the characteristics of an international language‚ the number of users‚ how it spread to reach global status‚ what factors may impede its continued spread and what dangers are involved in the development of English as an international language. English’s international
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(L2). Introduction Learning a foreign language is a life-time procedure which requires years of constant practice. It is by no means a straightforward process which can be mastered quickly‚ because there are always new areas‚ aspects‚ and registers for the learner to master. Communicating with speakers of other languages is a complex behaviour that requires both linguistic and pragmatic competence. Whether we speak in a first or second language‚ we are influenced by sociocultural norms and
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Disadvantages and Advantages of global language To start we need to define global language. Global language is the language spoken internationally that many people learn as a second language. There are many different advantages and disadvantages of global language. Some of the advantages are: • Another language added to many people’s vocabulary. • Communication becomes easier because people may communicate with this global language. • Global language is used in business and worldwide
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Language is what makes us as humans unique; it differentiates us from primates. Generally it is acquired in childhood and is developed throughout our lives. Yet what would happen if language was not acquired in childhood? Lennberg (1967: as cited in Grimshaw‚ Adelstein‚ Bryden & MacKinnon‚ 1998).) claims that there is a critical period for when language must develop‚ (after infancy and before puberty) otherwise it will never reach its potential. Using this as a basis for the question can language
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Language Acquisition Beliefs ELD/506 September 23‚ 2013 Wendy Sottile Primary and Secondary Language Acquisition Although much lip service is paid to honoring and validating the mother-tongue of English language leaners‚ the fact remains that if the children of immigrants fail to learn to read and write fluent English quickly (usually within four or five short years)‚ they are destined to populate lower-level classes. In addition‚ should they be lucky enough to graduate from high school
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JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING KUMAR KISHOR BORAH FLASH BACK:- Of all the languages in the world today‚ English deserved to be regarded as a world language. It is the world’s most widely spoken language. It is the common means of communication between
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