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Vocabulary Learning through Viewing Video: The Effect of Two Enhancement Techniques
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Montero Perez, Maribel; Peters, Elke; Desmet, Piet – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2018
While most studies on L2 vocabulary learning through input have addressed learners' vocabulary uptake from written text, this study focuses on audio-visual input. In particular, we investigate the effects of enhancing video by (1) adding different types of L2 subtitling (i.e. no captioning, full captioning, keyword captioning, and glossed keyword…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Linguistic Input
ATLAS: Computerised Second Language Proficiency Testing.
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Troubleyn, Katrien; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Discusses the development of the Adaptive Testing Linguistic Achievement Significance (ATLAS) test used to evaluate second language proficiency of Belgian civil servants. Notes that testers encountered various problems caused by the complexity of language, the difference in background of the candidates and the absence of official objective test…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Government Employees
ARIANE: Computerised Mother Tongue Tests for Belgian Civil Servants.
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Van Walle, Ann; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Discusses ARIANE, a representative computerized mother tongue test measuring relevant aspects of communication and presenting test candidates with a varied selection of different texts and audio material, followed by different strategies. Outlines how the test's objectives were specified, its database and strategies developed, and how the test was…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software