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What is TOEIC

Chapter 13
Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is a highly regarded English language testing system that is especially prominent in Asia and taken by almost 5 million people throughout the world each year. The test consists of a listening and reading component, to which a speaking element has recently been added.
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Social Networking Sites and Critical Language Learning
Andy Halvorsen (Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Japan)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-190-2.ch013
Abstract
This chapter looks at the potential use of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) for educators and second language learners. It views SNSs broadly through the lens of Critical Language Learning (CLL) and looks at specific issues of identity formation, student empowerment, learner autonomy, and critical literacy as they relate to the use of SNSs. This chapter also reports the results of an initial project to make use of the MySpace social networking site for Japanese learners of English. It is hoped that this chapter will raise awareness of some of the complex issues surrounding the use of SNSs by language learners and that it will lead to further research and consideration of these issues.
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