Assessing Languages for Specific Purposes

Assessing Languages for Specific Purposes
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 14
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ISBN-10 : 9780521585439
ISBN-13 : 0521585430
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Book Synopsis Assessing Languages for Specific Purposes by : Dan Douglas

Download or read book Assessing Languages for Specific Purposes written by Dan Douglas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing language for specific purposes (LSP) refers to that branch of language testing in which the test content and test methods are derived from an analysis of a specific language use situation, such as Spanish for business, Japanese for tour guides, Italian for language teachers, or English for air traffic control. LSP tests are usually contrasted with general purpose language tests, in which purpose is more broadly defined, as in the Test of English as a Foreign Language. This book is the first to examine the issues surrounding the implementation of tests for specific purposes. It includes an in-depth discussion of the issues, an examination of the current exams, and a comprehensive overview of the literature. It will be a welcome addition to any language teaching professionals library.


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