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[Francis Hult]

The Japan Times



To teach to test or for communication — or both?



Which is more important: to communicate in a second language or to test well? Often in language education, skirmishes break out among parents, teachers — and even the students themselves — over this thorny question.



Of course, being able to do both is the ideal, but how can we as learners and teachers ensure we keep a healthy balance between social and academic language acquisition?



Full story:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2014/04/20/issues/to-teach-to-test-or-for-communication-or-both/#.U2x56u9ZrGI
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