Assessment of English Language Learners Alisha C. Green Grand Canyon University: ESL 533N Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Instruction December 12‚ 2012 Abstract Assessments are a critical tool in monitoring the progress of English language learners at all grade levels. The main purpose of assessments is to ensure students are receiving quality teaching instruction in accordance to academic and content standards. Even though these tests are not the only resource used for testing students
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The importance of English as a spoken language began as a result of the colonial era‚ when European powers took to the seas in order to find new lands and natural resources. The effects of that time can still be felt in the number of English speakers in India‚ select parts of Asia and Africa‚ and North America. The influence of English grew stronger in the 20th century‚ with the increased mobility of populations‚ the growth of the United States as an economic power‚ and the presence of international
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Changes of short vowels in Early NE. 7. Growth of long monophthongs and diphthongs in Early New English due to vocalisation of consonants 8. Quantitative vowel changes in Early New English 9. Evolution of consonants in Middle English and Early New English 10. Growth of sibilants and affricates 11. Treatment o fricative consonants in Middle English and Early New English 12. Loss of consonants 1. Development of Diphthongs One of the most important sound
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Importance of Learning English English is an international language. It is used all over the world as the most influential language. The importance of learning English cannot be described in words. Communication‚ acquiring knowledge and having good jobs are impossible without the proficiency in English. We cannot expose our talent‚ quality‚ and efficiency in international sector if we do not know English. Higher education is impossible for those who do not know English well as all the important
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growing demographic of students are those whose first language is not English. Today‚ the majority of students are English Language Learners‚ and they may speak several languages and come from many different cultural backgrounds. These are students who have significant challenges in English which include: reading‚ writing‚ and responding to the subject-matter demands of school. Assessment strategies have influence over the education of English Language Learners since assessments impact the classification
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HEALTH “People do different things to stay healthy.” What are the different things people do to stay healthy? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. TOPIC 7: FOREIGN LANGUAGE Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. TOPIC 8: THE INTERNET
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND ICT BY BANDELE ADEBOYE SOGBESAN SENIOR LECTURER IN ENGLISH‚ DEPT OF LANGUAGES‚ TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION‚ IJEBU ODE. INTRODUCTION Language has been described by various scholars over the years according to the perceived roles it plays in different circumstances. Sapir (1921) sees it as a system of arbitrary vocal signs and symbols used for the purpose of communication. It can also be seen in the light of Christophersen’s (1981) view as a conventional
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People speak English differently‚ some are fluent‚ while others have difficulties expressing their emotions or explaining their view on something. People communicate with each other differently depending on the situation‚ changing their register and using abbreviations to create sentences for people to understand better. In relation‚ to being unable to perform a standard form of English‚ as displayed in Amy Tan’s Mother Tongue and Robyn Kina’s case‚ both characters are not able to communicate and
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Professor. HuculakEngl 135 Sept 29th‚ 2014 Summary Assignment In his article ”Politics and the English Language‚” George Orwell claims politics and our language influence mutually. He points that the reasons of the corruption of language is people’s stupid thoughts since people are so lazy that unwilling to take seriously of their writing. George Orwell claims that the two common main problems in modern writing. One is staleness of imagery‚ the other is lack of precision. People will make
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The Systems and Language Skills of English 1. The best teachers are the confident and prepared teachers. To be a successful English teacher you need a good knowledge of the topic. Clearly‚ communication with students is essential in effective teaching. To communicate successfully‚ teachers must know how to structure their own language for maximum clarity and have strategies for understanding what students are saying since understanding student talk is key to analysis of what students know
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