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Robles-García, Pablo – Foreign Language Annals, 2022
This study examined the receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical developmental patterns of the 3000 most frequent words among 953 university L2 learners of Spanish at different stages in their language studies, taking into consideration the effect of high school instruction on high-frequency vocabulary knowledge. Results confirm that even…
Descriptors: Receptive Language, Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Loewen, Shawn; Isbell, Daniel R.; Sporn, Zachary – Foreign Language Annals, 2020
Hundreds of millions of language learners around the globe study a second language with popular apps such as Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, Busuu, and Babbel. This study examined the effectiveness of one app, Babbel, for developing both receptive linguistic knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, as well as oral communicative ability in Spanish as a second…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Communicative Competence (Languages), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Cox, Troy L.; Malone, Margaret E. – Foreign Language Annals, 2018
This article presents evidence for a validity argument on the ACTFL Assessment of Performance Toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) tests (Interpersonal Listening/Speaking, Presentational Writing, Interpretive Listening, and Interpretive Reading) by summarizing an analysis of the 2014 test data from examinations administered in three languages…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Guidelines
Sippel, Lieselotte – Foreign Language Annals, 2019
This study explored whether form-focused instruction (FFI) and peer corrective feedback (CF) facilitated vocabulary development during peer interaction (PI). Third-semester learners of German were assigned to a PI group (peer interaction only), PI FFI group (peer interaction and form-focused instruction), or PI FFI CF group (peer interaction,…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Error Correction, Grammar, Pretests Posttests

Brown, H. Douglas – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Comments on the seven points of consensus presented in "A Theoretical Basis for Teaching the Receptive Skills" by Stephen Krashen, et al., particularly on the terminology that is derived from Krashen's other writings. Offers eight statements which reflect in more general terms an interpretation of Krashen's theories for language teachers…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Language Skills, Receptive Language, Second Language Instruction

Byrnes, Heidi – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Defines "listening comprehension" and discusses both its role in the process of first and second language acquisition and the modes of language processing presumed to operate in listening comprehension. Presents specific teaching strategies and material incorporating listening comprehension in the foreign language classroom at all levels. (SED)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Language Research, Language Skills, Linguistic Theory

Joiner, Elizabeth G. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Examines studies in brain research which are closely related to language learning. Discusses Asher's Total Physical Response and Lozanov's Suggestopedia as approaches which activate the right brain hemisphere and involve it in the language learning process. Discusses practical applications for what is currently known about listening. (SED)
Descriptors: Language Processing, Listening Comprehension, Neurolinguistics, Receptive Language

Liskin-Gasparro, Judith E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Discusses Michael Canale's paper, "Considerations in the Testing of Reading and Listening Proficiency," focusing on the third section, "Suggestions for improvements in receptive language testing." Considers such areas as: (1) level descriptions for academic use, (2) item and item types, and (3) validation. (SED)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Language Proficiency, Language Skills

Canale, Michael – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Considers the nature of receptive language proficiency, the nature of performance on language tests, and possible improvements in receptive language testing. Emphasizes how testing of reading comprehension and testing of listening comprehension raise similar concerns which should be addressed in the design of receptive language tests. (SED)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Language Proficiency, Language Tests

Child, James R. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Responds to Michael Canale's paper, "Considerations in the Testing of Reading and Listening Proficiency." Approaches Canale's three points of discussion from a textual point of view. Discusses the kinds of language materials likely to be encountered in texts at selected proficiency levels and how this material may be tested. (SED)
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension Tests, Listening Skills

Krashen, Stephen D.; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Presents areas of agreement among professionals on research and theory in language teaching as it is applicable to classroom methodology and contrasts these with assumptions held by many teachers and laypersons. Considers the practical implications of these points of accord and presents recommendations for teacher training and the development of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Immersion Programs, Language Skills, Linguistic Theory

Jones, Randall L. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Reacts to Michael Canale's paper, "Considerations in the Testing of Reading and Listening Proficiency," concentrating on three areas: (1) the nature of the receptive skills and the requirements of a valid instrument to measure them, (2) the design features that are consistent with his test design principles, and (3) adaptive testing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Evaluation, Language Proficiency, Language Tests

Lowe, Pardee, Jr. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Examines the suggestions found in Michael Canale's paper, "Considerations in the Testing of Reading and Listening Proficiency," in the light of a possible U.S. Government's Interagency Language Roundtable receptive skills proficiency test which must supply the answer to the question of how well an individual can understand a particular…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Language Proficiency, Language Tests

Lowe, Pardee, Jr. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Discusses foreign language testing methods, particularly of receptive skills, and how the choice of method for any particular government agency is subject to the constraints imposed by the following factors: (1) method of correction, (2) ease of production and number of exam versions required, (3) content of the test, and (4) administration of the…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Listening Comprehension Tests, Listening Skills

Bacon, Susan M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1992
An experiment is described in which learners listened to two radio broadcasts in Spanish, then reported on their strategies, comprehension, learning, level of confidence, and affective response to the input. Elements that the learners had in common are cited, as well as some that seem idiosyncratic. (24 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Language Research, Learning Strategies, Listening Comprehension, Oral Interpretation
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