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2. Conversational constraints theory - Wikipedia

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   Conversational Constraints Theory, developed in Min-Sun Kim [clarification needed], attempts to explain how and why certain conversational strategies differ across various cultures and the effects of these differences. It is embedded in the Social Science communication approach which is based upon how culture influences communication.

3. Cooperative principle - Wikipedia

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   They describe the rules followed by people in conversation. [2] Applying the Gricean maxims is a way to explain the link between utterances and what is understood from them. Though phrased as a prescriptive command, the principle is intended as a description of how people normally behave in conversation. Lesley Jeffries and Daniel McIntyre ...

4. International English Language Testing System - Wikipedia

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   IELTS Life Skills can be used to meet the English language requirements for some classes of visa application, including 'family of a settled person' visas and indefinite leave and citizenship. To be used for visa and immigration purposes, IELTS and IELTS Life Skills must be taken in test centres approved by the UKVI. [8]

5. Direct method (education) - Wikipedia

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   Reading aloud – the students take turns reading sections of a passage, play or a dialogue aloud. Student self-correction – when a student makes a mistake the teacher offers him/her a second chance by giving a choice. Conversation practice – the students are given an opportunity to ask their own questions to the other students or to the ...

6. Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English

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   Stage 3 (5–7 minutes): the test takers compare and contrast the options they have individually chosen and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option. The test takers must come to an agreement on one single option. Stage 4 (5–7 minutes): the test takers must convince Examiner 2 that the option they have chosen is the best one ...

7. IELTS Life Skills - Wikipedia

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   IELTS Life Skills is an English language test which provides proof of English speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1, A2 or B1. [1] It can be used to apply for a 'family of a settled person' visa, visa extension, indefinite leave to remain or citizenship in the UK.

8. Teaching English as a second or foreign language - Wikipedia

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   Proponents believe that CLT develops and improves speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, preventing students from listening passively to the teacher without interacting. Dogme [11] is a similar communicative approach that encourages teaching without published textbooks, focusing on conversation by learners and teacher. [12]

9. Language education - Wikipedia

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   Alongside listening and reading exercises, practicing conversation skills is an important aspect of language acquisition. Language learners can gain experience in speaking foreign languages through in-person language classes, language meet-ups, university language exchange programs, joining online language learning communities, and traveling to ...