Invoke direct methods or methods with arguments / variables / parameters in EL

Question

How can I in JSF 2.0 invoke direct methods or methods with arguments / variables / parameters in EL?

For example, getting the list size in EL:

Answer 1

BalusC's answer is correct, however, when you use maven, you should exclude el-api 1.0 transitive dependency like this:

    org.jboss.seam
    jboss-el
    2.0.0.GA
    
    
        
            javax.el
            el-api