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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Foreign Language Skills"”.
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Educational technology in new methods for foreign language learning and the development of intercultural competences
… digital media for developing intercultural and foreign language skills. An ethnographic approach was employed in conjunction with case studies to conduct research in diverse learning contexts, encompassing both institutional and non-institutional settings. The research involved collaboration …
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Intercultural Learning Perspectives of World Language Educators in Kentucky
… countries” (2013 Kentucky Standard for World Language Proficiency). For educational leaders to improve this current educational inadequacy, it is important to understand teachers’ intercultural beliefs and how they impact their classroom practices. What is not known is the present state of …
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The Myth of the Green Berets: How One Group of Soldiers Helped Sell a Nation on the Virtue of War
… were lauded in the Vietnam era for their foreign language skills, martial prowess, and mastery of unconventional warfare. Their ability to live and work with local populations made them the favored–and famed–warrior diplomats of President John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier. During the 1960s, …
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A Situational and Needs Assessment Study on the Use of French in the Hospitality Industry in Zambia With Specific Reference to Selected Hotels and Lodges in Livingstone
The need for foreign language skills in economic sectors of the country, in general and the hospitality industry in particular, cannot be overemphasised. Skills in the language of another country are vital when communicating with people of that country. This study discusses the results of the …
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A Situational and Needs Assessment Study on the Use of French in the Hospitality Industry in Zambia With Specific Reference to Selected Hotels and Lodges in Livingstone
The need for foreign language skills in economic sectors of the country, in general and the hospitality industry in particular, cannot be overemphasised. Skills in the language of another country are vital when communicating with people of that country. This study discusses the results of the …
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An investigation into the factors that influence the intention to use E-commerce : the Jordanian business-to-business market
… company size,cost, education infrastructure, foreign language skills and top management support,which could impact on the intention to use B2B e-commerce in Jordan. Therefore, thisstudy aimed to investigate and identify the major factors that affect the intention to useB2B e-commerce in …
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Methods for pronunciation assessment in computer aided language learning
Learning a foreign language is a challenging endeavor that entails acquiring a wide range of new knowledge including words, grammar, gestures, sounds, etc. Mastering these skills all require extensive practice by the learner and opportunities may not always be available. Computer Aided Language …
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Advanced Spanish Language High School Students: Perceptions of Spanish Instruction, Understanding, and Cultural Appreciation
<p>The addition of foreign language study to high school core curriculum benefits learners, society and overlap into the success of other areas of study and critical thinking. The problem in contemporary high school curriculum is that foreign language is disappearing. High school students and …