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Crow, John T. – Modern Language Journal, 1986
This article argues in favor of a receptive vocabulary component in foreign language courses through consideration of: productive vs. receptive vocabulary knowledge; misconceptions in receptive vocabulary instruction; and classroom-tested approaches and activities for receptive vocabulary development. (CB)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Reading Comprehension, Receptive Language, Second Language Instruction