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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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The depth and breadth of capitalism at the Cape
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract Limited liability company legislation was introduced to the Cape Colony in 1861. An amendment in 1892 led to wider adoption, expanding and diversifying the capital market. Using novel data from the Cape Joint Stock Archive between 1892 and 1902, this paper examines who invested, where capital flowed, and how these patterns shaped firm outcomes
Edward Kerby, Lloyd Melusi Maphosa
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Неофилология, 2016 The problem of national languages specifics is becoming more and more actual in modern intercultural environment. The process of forming linguistic and cultural competence of foreign students in pre-university education is studied.
Tatyana Aleksandrovna Dyakova +2 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article investigates the nature, effectiveness, and implications of English private tutoring (EPT) among Grade 11 students in rural Kazakhstan. Drawing on survey responses from 160 students within a larger sample of 740, the study examines participation patterns, motivations, perceived benefits, and the financial and social costs ...
Anas Hajar, Mehmet Karakus
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DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The article discusses pronunciation problems when learning Russian as a foreign language. The specific content and purpose of the techniques used in teaching Russian as a foreign language to non-Russian students are described.
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Spiralling in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language [PDF]
, 2019 This paper will discuss an approach to foreign language teaching based on Spiral Curriculum principles and developed into a new methodology of teaching Russian to English speakers, successfully piloted in my recent pedagogical experiment focusing on ...
Parker, N
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The Development and Validation of the Chinese Vocabulary Levels Test
International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In response to the increasing need for effective Chinese vocabulary assessments, this study developed the Chinese Vocabulary Levels Test (CVLT), a test designed for intermediate‐level Chinese as a second or foreign language (CSL/FL) learners, based on the vocabulary lists (levels 4–6) from the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for ...
Shiwei Qi, Ailan Fu
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Polylinguality and Transcultural Practices, 2012 The article discusses the need for the formation of the intellectual potential of international students at the preparatory faculties of Russian universities.
E A Saricheva, V V Yakushev
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LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL VALUE OF ARCHAISMS AND HISTORISMS IN TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
, 2015 The paper for the first time analyzes regional literary material to be used in teaching Russian as a foreign language. The authors analyze fragments of the works by A.V. Koltsov, I.S. Nikitin, and I.A. Bunin.
L M Koltsova +2 more
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Digitalization in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language: to the Problem of the Issue
, 2022 The article considers the problem of digitalization of teaching Russian as a foreign language, analyzes the term "digitalization", briefly presents traditional and innovative methods of teaching the language; presents methodological recommendations for ...
Евтюгина, А. А. +3 more
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