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Testing Communicative Competence.

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Kitao, S. Kathleen; Kitao, Kenji – 1996

Although testing language has traditionally taken the form of testing knowledge about language, the idea of testing communicative competence is becoming recognized as being of great importance in second language learning. Communicative language tests are intended to be a measure of how the testees are able to use language in real life situations.…

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level

Games for Promoting Communication.

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Mackay, Margaret; Watson, Judith – British Journal of Special Education, 1989

The article describes a series of 10 games designed to improve the communication skills of pupils with severe learning difficulties. The games encourage attention development, initiating comments, and giving and receiving instructions. (DB)

Descriptors: Attention Control, Communication Skills, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education