University of Bergamo, Italy
23-25 June 2011
The aim of this conference is to bring together the latest research of scholars engaged in the analysis of academic discourse from a genre-oriented perspective. Contributions representing different analytical approaches and disciplinary areas are welcome, including synchronic as well as diachronic studies.
Genre Variation in English Academic Communication: Emerging Trends and Disciplinary Insights
The 6th International ELT Research Conference in Turkey
CURRENT TRENDS IN SLA RESEARCH & LANGUAGE TEACHING
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in collaboration with Educational Research Association, Turkey
14-16 May 2010
1st International Conference on Language, Literature and Cultural Studies: The Said and the Unsaid
University of Vlora, Albania
11-13 September 2010
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Malaysia International Conference on Foreign Languages
Conference Theme: Languages and the Construction of Identities
Language and identity is a current focus of research in a broad range of academic disciplines. Current studies favour the social construction of self and society in view of specific time and place of the exchange which is in constant construction and renegotiation. In addition, the Internet has provided a new context for identity exploration, as the virtual world provides a venue to explore a complex set of relationships that is flexible and potentially anonymous.
Consequently, research in the dynamics of these discourses coupled with the multiplicity and flexibility of identities would be an enriching and rewarding endeavour, not only for researchers and scholars but the comprehension of these identities coming into play creates tolerance and results in effective transmission of messages and communication.
Educational Measurement and Assessment Journals
[Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice]
[Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education]
[Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis]
[Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice]
[Educational and Psychological Measurement]
[Journal of Educational Measurement]
[Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation]
[Psychometrika]
How to download from 2shared
Some of the files of the weblog are uploaded in the 2shared virtual drive. To download theses files, click on the download link. When the new page opens, at the bottom of the page you can see the file URL. Below this URL is 'Save file to your PC.' Following that, 'click here' is written in blue. Click it to start downloading the file.
Book Review: Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book
Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book
(Routledge Applied Linguistics Series)
Glenn Fulcher & Fred Davidson. (2007)
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK & New York, NY, USA:
Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), Pp. xx + 403
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Language Testing Resources Website
Since 1995 the purpose of the Language Testing Resources web site has always been to act as a reference guide to language testing related resources on the Internet by providing a history of, and links to, language testing related information, including publications that are freely available on other domains. However, it's purpose has broadened over the years. Now, resources on language testing, such as articles, features, videos and audio, are made freely available for language teachers, language testers, and students of language testing, applied linguistics, and languages.
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Happy New Year!
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With the hope of merriness and prosperity, let's celebrate the rebirth of nature.
Congratulation for the coming of the New Year!
Agenda Web
Hundreds of free exercises to learn English online: grammar, verbs, vocabulary, listening, songs and videos.
Handouts Online: The web's best source of printable handouts
Ready-to-print ESL Worksheets for overworked teachers
Handouts Online has hundreds of English worksheets
for EFL / ESL teachers.
Conversation and grammar builders
Communicative-based activities
Crosswords, flashcards, games and more
Perfect for photocopying for your classes
Everything written by qualified teachers
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Book Review: Washback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods
Washback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods Edited by Liying Cheng & Yoshinori Watanabe, with Andy Curtis (2004)
Mahwah, N.J.: Laurence Erlbaum & Associates (237 + xxi pages)
Shiken: JALT Testing & Evaluation SIG Newsletter
Vol. 9 No. 1. Spring. 2005. (p. 8 - 10) [ISSN 1881-5537]
Reviewed by Tim Newfields
Toyo University
Mahwah, N.J.: Laurence Erlbaum & Associates (237 + xxi pages)
Shiken: JALT Testing & Evaluation SIG Newsletter
Vol. 9 No. 1. Spring. 2005. (p. 8 - 10) [ISSN 1881-5537]
Reviewed by Tim Newfields
Toyo University
Prepare yours students for IELTS: Resources for teachers
IELTS is the world’s leading test of English for higher education and migration. Over 1.4 million people take IELTS every year, and this number is growing rapidly. More than 6,000 universities, government bodies and professional organisations accept IELTS scores, and there is a growing demand for IELTS preparation services and courses. IELTS is owned and managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australiaand University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
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TOEIC® - Test of English for International Communication
More than 5 million TOEIC tests were administered in 2008. And, for 30 years, TOEIC test scores have helped thousands of corporations, educational institutions and governments throughout the world recruit, hire and promote the most qualified candidates.
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ESL Listening Cyber Lab
The lab is mainly designed for self-directed study, that is, you choose what topic and level you want to study and then begin. Teachers can also use it as part of their classes. You don't have to log-in, and you don't need to subscribe to use the listening lab. The listening lab is free to use online.
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The Free Library
Since 2003, The Free Library has offered free, full-text versions of classic literary works from hundreds of celebrated authors, whose biographies, images, and famous quotations can also be found on the site. Recently, The Free Library has been expanded to include a massive collection of periodicals from hundreds of leading publications covering Business and Industry, Communications, Entertainment, Health, Humanities, Law, Government, Politics, Recreation and Leisure, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences. This collection includes millions of articles dating back to 1984 as well as newly-published articles that are added to the site daily.
The Free Library is an invaluable research tool and the fastest, easiest way to locate useful information on virtually any topic. Explore the site through a keyword search, or simply browse the enormous collection of literary classics and up-to-date periodicals to find exactly what you need.
Click HERE to see the publications in 'Languages and linguistics.'
Vocabulary.co.il
Vocabulary.co.il is a great vocabulary builder. This word game website is a fun way to build English vocabulary.
Vocabulary is Fun is a leading vocabulary website worldwide with the best flash online word games. The vocabulary games include an online word search, an online crossword puzzle, and hangman online (our version is called HangMouse). Users choose the vocabulary list that the online word game will use in the word game. The vocabulary games are popular for use on smart boards for word games to build vocabulary skills in classrooms.
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