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>Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:48:12 -0500
>From: "David Flores" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #7845Evaluating a Second Language acquisition

You can test their reading comprehension. Give them a passage and then
have them answer questions about the passage. Grammar doesn't have to
come into play at all.

You can test their communication abilities. Give them a one on one or
paired, performence based speaking test. Grammar does not have to come
into play if you don't want it to.

You can test their listening. Give them an audio track and have them
answer questions about it. Again, grammar does not have to come into
play.

Compositions: grammar is only one aspect that is considered. "Succesful
communication of the idea" can be a grade component also.



David Flores
Director: Language Learning Center
Loyola College in Maryland
4501 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
Ph: (410) 617-5230
Fax: (410) 617 2859

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>Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:15:12 -0600
>From: "Emma Fernandez" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Evaluating a Second Language acquisition

For first time in my life I am teaching Spanish as a Second
Language at the Southern Illinois University. My students are
beginners although some of them already studied Spanish at High
School. My question is about how to evaluate them. Although I
consider grammar important, I consider more important the fact
that they are able to understand and to communicate in another
language no matter if they commit grammar mistakes. Could anyone
on LLTI list help me with any orientation or suggestions in this
sense?, am I right in evaluating other factors apart from
grammar?

Emma Fern$E1ndez



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