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  2. Colloquialism - Wikipedia

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    Colloquialism (also called colloquial language, everyday language, or general parlance) is the linguistic style used for casual (informal) communication. It is the most common functional style of speech, the idiom normally employed in conversation and other informal contexts . [ 1 ]

  3. Glossary of language education terms - Wikipedia

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    Listening, speaking, reading and writing are generally called the four language skills. Speaking and writing are the productive skills, while reading and listening are the receptive skills. Often the skills are divided into sub-skills, such as discriminating sounds in connected speech, or understanding relationships within a sentence. Learning ...

  4. Cognitive academic language proficiency - Wikipedia

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    Basic interpersonal communicative skills (BICS) are language skills needed to interact in social situations, for example, when chatting to a friend. BICS refers primarily to context-bound, face-to-face communication, like the language first learned by toddlers and preschoolers, which is used in everyday social interaction.

  5. Vocabulary - Wikipedia

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    Vocabulary acquisition is a central aspect of language education, as it directly impacts reading comprehension, expressive and receptive language skills, and academic achievement. [4] Vocabulary is examined in psychology as a measure of language processing and cognitive development.

  6. Plain language - Wikipedia

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    Plain language is writing designed to ensure the reader understands as quickly, easily, and completely as possible. [1] Plain language strives to be easy to read, understand, and use. [2] It avoids verbose, convoluted language and jargon. In many countries, laws mandate that public agencies use plain language to increase access to programs and ...

  7. Listening - Wikipedia

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    Along with speaking, reading, and writing, listening is one of the "four skills" of language learning. All language-teaching approaches, except for grammar translation, incorporate a listening component. [15] Some teaching methods, such as total physical response, involve students simply listening and responding. [16]

  8. Digital literacy - Wikipedia

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    Students are often taught literacy skills such as how to verify credible sources online, cite websites, and prevent plagiarism. Google and Wikipedia are frequently used by students "for everyday life research," [65] and are just two common tools that facilitate modern education. Digital technology has impacted the way materials are taught in ...

  9. Language development - Wikipedia

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    Children's written language skills become stronger as they use their spoken language skills to improve their writing. Then in turn, when a development in children's written language skills is seen, their spoken language skills have also improved. A child's written language in this phase mirrors their spoken language. [54]