NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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What is the main focus of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)?

Social interactions in casual environments
Language competence for academic and professional settings
Casual conversation skills among peers
Language use in multimedia contexts

The correct answer is: Language competence for academic and professional settings

The main focus of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is on language competence needed for academic and professional settings. CALP encompasses the skills required to understand and use language in more complex contexts, such as those found in academic discourse, textbooks, lectures, and formal assignments. It includes the ability to analyze academic content, synthesize information, and create well-structured, coherent arguments or outputs that are necessary for success in a school or professional context. In contrast, other options like social interactions in casual environments, casual conversation skills among peers, and language use in multimedia contexts primarily deal with everyday communication or informal language use rather than the specialized, higher-order language skills that CALP emphasizes. Thus, the focus is specifically on supporting English language learners in developing the academic language proficiency essential for their success in educational settings.