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Targeting Washback--A Case Study.
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Andrews, Stephen; Fullilove, John; Wong, Yama – System, 2002
Focuses on the effects of changes to high-stakes tests on the performance of those who take them. These effects are explored within the specific context of the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary (AE) "Use of English" (UE) oral examination. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, High Stakes Tests
Voice Recognition Software Accuracy with Second Language Speakers of English.
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Coniam, D. – System, 1999
Explores the potential of the use of voice-recognition technology with second-language speakers of English. Involves the analysis of the output produced by a small group of very competent second-language subjects reading a text into the voice recognition software Dragon Systems "Dragon NaturallySpeaking." (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Evaluation Methods
Content-based Instruction in Hong Kong: Student Responses to Film.
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Chapple, Lynda; Curtis, Andy – System, 2000
Cantonese tertiary-level students taking a general education course taught in English at the Chinese University of Hong Kong were asked to rate their own English language skills development in relation to six specific areas. They were asked to identify what they had learned in relation to other aspects of the course. Responses indicated that…
Descriptors: Cantonese, College Students, Critical Thinking, English (Second Language)