Testing language for specific purposes (LSP) refers to that branch of language testing in which the test content and test methods are derived from an analysis of a specific language use situation, such as Spanish for business, Japanese for tour guides, Italian for language teachers, or English for air traffic control. LSP tests are usually contrasted with general purpose language tests, in which purpose is more broadly defined, as in the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Language Leader Elementary Supplementary Resources
The thought-provoking and purposeful approach to learning English
4 Levels: Elementary to Upper Intermediate
Language Leader provides:
* informative and motivating texts which improve reading and writing skills * a stimulating and comprehensive writing syllabus * scenario lessons that focus on key language and work towards a final communicative task * a strong focus on study skills designed to encourage independent learning
With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.
This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.
For many years, Roger Brown and his colleagues have studied the developing language of pre-school children-the language that ultimately will permit them to understand themselves and the world around them.
Twentieth-Century English: History, Variation and Standardization
Standard English has evolved and developed in many ways over the past hundred years. From pronunciation to vocabulary to grammar, this concise survey clearly documents the recent history of Standard English. Drawing on large amounts of authentic corpus data, it shows how we can track ongoing changes to the language, and demonstrates each of the major developments that have taken place.
