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Download full textEskin, Daniel – Working Papers in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2017
The way we ask for something, or "request," is hardly the same across all contexts. The degree to which we show politeness in these instances is closely related to a number of contextual factors (Brown & Levinson, 1987), manifested in the linguistic features that we employ (Blum-Kulka, House & Kasper, 1989; Searle, 1975).…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Pragmatics, English (Second Language)
Grapin, Scott E. – Working Papers in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2017
Language for specific purposes (LSP) has a long history in the language testing literature. An outgrowth of the communicative language movement of the 1970s, LSP testing arose out of the practical need to assess individuals' abilities to perform specific tasks in academic and professional settings. This historical review traces the evolution of…
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
Seong, Yuna – Working Papers in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2017
The conceptualization of L2 [second language] proficiency has evolved to include a broader range of knowledge, skills, and abilities, prompting L2 testers to embrace new approaches to defining and assessing L2 speaking ability. This review discusses the evolution of L2 proficiency and speaking ability, and suggests scenario-based assessment (SBA)…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction, English for Academic Purposes
