The learner as needs analyst: The use of participatory appraisal in the EAP reading classroom

English for Specific Purposes

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 403-419

  Holme, Randal ^a   Chalauisaeng, Bussabamintra ^a  

^a THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 33748886319     PISSN: 08894906     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.esp.2006.01.003     Document Type: Article

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