Using language to tell the truth

To tell the truth avoiding ambiguity, it is necessary to link accurate information to words of the language. In language learning, a perceptual element is present at the origin and accompanies the use of introduced expressions. This element constitutes a sort of connec- tion with reality, making efficient communication between speakers possible. In the fol- lowing phases, the language is at the service of diverse needs, the connections and the original information are dispersed in a comp...

High-level training on the topic of landslides and slope stability in Rwanda

Una delle questioni più spinose in Rwanda è da sempre quella legata al rischio idrogeologico. A rendere ancora più complicato lo scenario, è la mancanza della conoscenza integrata legata alle diverse discipline che ruotano intorno ai fenomeni franosi. In questo contesto, il progetto Erasmus+ EnRHEd ha organizzato una Scuola Estiva dal titolo “Frane e Analisi della Stabilità dei Versanti in Rwanda” rivolta a professionisti così come a tecnici del settore. La scuola estiva si è tenuta da...

Eikasmos. Quaderni Bolognesi di Filologia (XXXIII) 2022 - ISSN: 1121-8819

Just a language certificate or a valid teaching aid in itself?

There exist several standardized tests to assess language proficiency in terms of knowledge and communicative competence for study and work purposes. The list keeps on growing and existing certificates are being continuously updated. But are they just assessment tools for the more hard-working and ambitious learners to prove their language skills, or can we actually use them as a different approach to teaching? Let’s have a look at how some of the Reading tasks can be exploited not only in ou...