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Direct linkLow, Ee Ling – World Englishes, 2010
This paper investigates whether the rhythmic properties of varieties of English found in each of the concentric circles of Kachru's model can, in any way, be elucidated by the "Three Circles" model. A measurement and comparison of the rhythm of three varieties of English: British English (from the Inner Circle), Singapore English (from…
Descriptors: Language Variation, Statistical Data, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedPang, Lee Yick – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1984
Examines and contests the claim that all language tests are in reality testing the same underlying ability which is very similar to the Spearman g-factor for intelligence. Conclusions indicate that the argument for the existence of a g-factor in language tests is not tenable on statistical grounds. (SL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Intelligence, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
Peer reviewedWoodward, James – Sign Language Studies, 1996
Reports the results of using techniques of historical-comparative linguistics to determine the extent to which American Sign Language (ASL) has influenced basic vocabulary in Modern Standard Thai Sign Language (MSTSL), and the relationship of MSTSL to sign language varieties used in Thailand prior to ASL influence. (15 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Contrastive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Foreign Countries
