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Readability Measurement for Foreign-Language Materials.

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Laroche, Jacques M. – System, 1979

The methodology used to determine readability of English texts (cloze procedure and word lists) is not applicable to foreign-language material. Linguistic variables are proposed as the basis for readability formulas. Contrastive and error analysis are possible strategies. (JB)

Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Language Instruction

Errors and Compensatory Strategies: A Study of Grammar and Vocabulary in Texts Written by Norwegian Learners of English.

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Olsen, S. – System, 1999

Describes a study of English writing by Norwegian English-as-a-foreign-language learners. Language problems on different linguistic levels are analyzed and the theory of compensatory strategies is used to explain the process behind the production. Results show that less proficient learners have a higher number of grammatical, orthographic, and…

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Error Patterns, Foreign Countries