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Direct linkGabriele, Alison – Second Language Research, 2021
This commentary discusses Westergaard's (2021) keynote article, which presents a comprehensive model of first language (L1), second language (L2), and third language (L3) acquisition. The commentary presents evidence from a previous study of L3 learners that provides support for Westergaard's property-by-property transfer proposal. The commentary…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Native Language, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedClark, John D.; O'Mara, Francis – Applied Language Learning, 1991
Discusses Spolsky's "Conditions for Second Language Learning" (1989). It is suggested that a coordinated program of research on Spolsky's model of second-language learning would benefit from an understanding of the variable relationships to be explored in relation to the conditions for learning. (37 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Linguistic Theory, Measurement Techniques, Models
Peer reviewedGraham, Janet G. – TESOL Quarterly, 1987
Discusses the relationship between English language proficiency and academic success of English as a second language (ESL) students in universities and colleges where English is the language of instruction. The study points out difficulties associated with determining this relationship and makes suggestions for establishing guidelines to determine…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Correlation, English (Second Language)
