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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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