Assessment of Russian as a Foreign Language
Assessment of Russian as a Foreign Language: Unlocking Proficiency explores recent research, methodologies, and practices in Russian language assessment, offering a comprehensive guide for teachers, researchers, and administrators. The volume examines learner-centered and proficiency-oriented assessment, alongside technological innovations, including automated proficiency assessment and constructionist approaches. The book discusses emerging trends, including social justice-oriented assessment (e.g. feminist approaches and ungrading), positive psychology (e.g. authorized cheat sheets), and technological integration, including game-based assessments. This volume provides a wealth of resources to advance Russian language assessment, addressing a critical need in the field. It serves as an invaluable resource, enabling novice and experienced teachers to refine instructional strategies, to support researchers in exploring advanced assessment techniques, and helping administrators to enhance the overall learning experience.
Unlocking Italian with Paul Noble
For anyone who has tried to learn Italian or failed to progress beyond a few phrases, this book will help. Discover Paul Noble's secrets for achieving independence in learning Italian with his tried and tested method. - Teaching you how to learn Italian more effectively, an easy way to boost your learning efforts- Tips and tricks from a renowned language expert with a tried and tested method for success- Also ideal for anyone learning for the first time, giving you the tools to learn efficiently and quickly- Pocket sized format with easy pronunciation guidance - so you can learn on the go! "There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple." Paul Noble
Collins Gem Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary
You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence.Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, shopping for souvenirs.With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book - an essential guide to speaking and understanding Italian when travelling in Italy.Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks. You will need to register to access your content, instructions can be found on this link.
Latin Prose Exercises Based Upon Caesar's Gallic War
Latin Prose Exercises Based Upon Caesar's Gallic War
Italian
Learn Italian at your own speed with tons of hands-on practice In the newly revised third edition of Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide, professor and language educator Dr. Ilaria Serra walks you through how to learn Italian the quick and easy way. This book is ideal for anyone looking to master Italian at their own pace, whether you're approaching the language for the first time or just brushing up on the basics. Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide contains fifteen simple lessons that show you how to engage in everyday conversations, from ordering food at a restaurant to making travel arrangements with a hotel concierge or an Airbnb host. The author helps you develop the skills you need to have actual Italian conversations with actual people in the real world. You'll also find: Straightforward instructions and sample mini-dialogues on how to arrange a ride share and conduct other travel business Help with speaking to a mechanic or a doctor in Italian so you can visit Italian-speaking countries with added confidence Extensive vocabulary and culture notes, along with a fun assortment of exercises, self-tests, and practice activities Easy and complete grammar explanations Self-check solutions An exciting and essential resource for everyone who wants to tackle Italian at their own speed, Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide remains the gold standard in books that teach you how to speak, read, write, and understand the language. It's perfect for students, jobseekers, world travelers, and the simply curious everywhere.