700 Reasons: Reason #201

Reason: 201
Vocationally-oriented language learning aims to provide learners with the language and cultural means enabling them to participate in the communication processes of an increasingly international world
Reference:
King, A. (2000) ‘What is vocational language learning?’ in King, A. (ed) Languages and the Transfer of Skills (London: CILT), pp. 7-13
Related Keywords:
Communication, Globalisation, Intercultural competence, Language for specific purposes

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