Book Reviews in CAE Exams Papers: A Tool for Developing Vocabulary
Book Reviews in CAE Exams Papers: A Tool for Developing Vocabulary

Author(s): Raluca-Andreea Nechifor
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education , Pedagogy
Published by: Weik Press SRL
Keywords: book reviews; literary critique; Cambridge qualifications; vocabulary development;
Summary/Abstract: Cambridge Assessment, generally known under the name Cambridge University Press & Assessment, is a part of the University of Cambridge plays a major role in educational assessment and qualifications worldwide. Its main roles include providing internationally recognised exams and results, organising and marking exams in order to be obtained different certificates, supporting institutions, candidates and teachers, as well as ensuring reliability and fairness in global education standards. In conducting our study on the role of book reviews in CAE examinations and English language learning, we focused on identifying the use of both the descriptive and evaluative discourse of literary critics, used with the main purpose of persuading the audience, as well as on assessing its educational and instructional qualities, concerning Cambridge English exam candidates.

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