The English Profile Programme is establishing the linguistic features of English that correspond to the CEFR and making a contribution to the theoretical developments in language learning, teaching and testing. Annette Capel, chief research editor for the English Vocabulary Profile, and Dr Angeliki Salamoura, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, will discuss the vocabulary strand of English Profile and its implications for learning, teaching and assessment at the ALTE 4th International Conference in Krakow, Poland, this July.
The theme of the multilingual event, which will take place from 7-9 July 2011, is ‘The Impact of Language Frameworks on Assessment, Learning and Teaching, viewed from the perspectives of Policies, Procedures and Challenges'. During their keynote slot on Friday 8 July, Annette and Angeliki will report on the development and applications of the English Vocabulary Profile, outlining the qualitative and quantitative approaches used and the insights gained into the acquisition of lexis. They will explore its potential applications, including the development of better diagnostic procedures and formative assessment.
You can read the abstract for their talk titled: ‘Building the English Vocabulary Profile for the CEFR: implications for learning, teaching and assessment’ and find further information on the programme by visiting the ALTE 2011 website at http://www.alte.org/2011/
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