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A Narrative Inquiry into the English Proficiency Development of Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers in Vietnam. Sage Research Methods Cases Part 2
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Khoi Ngoc Mai – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2016
This case is based on research conducted in the context of teacher education and training in Vietnam, which employed narrative inquiry in combination with a self-rated English language proficiency survey and semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions of Vietnamese primary and secondary English as a foreign language teachers regarding…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Teachers, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning
An Exploration of L1, L2, and Bilingual Students' Writing Features on the SAT Essay
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Kobrin, Jennifer L.; Shaw, Emily J. – College Board, 2012
It is well-documented that students' prior knowledge, cultural background, and language proficiency play a role in how they read, interpret, and respond to writing tasks (Barkaoui, 2007; Connor & Kramer, 1995; Hinkel, 2002). Essays written by students from different language backgrounds often differ in their linguistic, stylistic, and…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Scores
Pakinggan at Unawain: Comprehending Intermediate Filipino. [DVD Set]
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Ramos, Teresita V. – National Foreign Language Resource Center at University of Hawaii, 2004
Watching while listening promotes understanding and makes learning Filipino a lively and engaging experience. This set of two DVDs presents 42 video dialogs to help students move beyond the beginning level in mastering Filipino structures and functions. The units cover nine thematic areas: (1) meeting people; (2) food; (3) household activities;…
Descriptors: Thematic Approach, Tagalog, Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction