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Peer reviewedAbdel-Malek, Zaki N. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedDi Vito, Nadine O'Connor – Applied Linguistics, 1991
Examines the distribution and productivity of different linguistic structures and patterns in one target language, French, and shows why this information is important when deciding the linguistic content of French second-language textbooks. (33 references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, French, Grammar, Instructional Materials
WYATT, NITA M. – 1965
SEX DIFFERENCES IN READING ACHIEVEMENT RESULTING FROM USE OF TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO TEACHING READING IN THE FIRST GRADE WERE STUDIED. A STANDARD BASAL READER APPROACH WAS USED WITH READING GROUPS DIVIDED BY SEX AS WELL AS ABILITY. PACE AND EMPHASIS OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE BOYS WAS ADAPTED TO SUIT THEIR NEEDS. A LINGUISTIC APPROACH ORGANIZED TO…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Achievement Gains, Basal Reading, Comparative Analysis
Direct linkParkinson, Amber; Hajek, John – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2004
Although the Italian system of address pronouns is relatively complex, scant attention is paid to the issue in L2 manuals designed for English-speaking learners of Italian. After showing that Italian L2 manuals are not necessarily accurate in the limited detail they provide, we examine specifically the frequent claim that so-called informal…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Foreign Countries, Italian, English
Download full textRamirez, Jean A. – 1971
This paper presents some thoughts on teaching listening and speaking skills in second language learning. Both teacher and student roles are discussed along with learning devices. Teacher and student share active and productive roles in the development of listening and speaking skills; the breadth of each of their roles encompass both self-analysis…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Instructional Materials
Sjoberg, Andree F. – 1971
This report presents a general study of the structure of Dravidian languages, nothing predominant and significant patterns and similarities among the languages in the areas of phonology, morphology, and syntax. There is also a discussion of the main differences of various subgroups or particular languages from the typical patterns. Background…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Descriptive Linguistics, Dravidian Languages, Form Classes (Languages)
Cellini, Donald E. – 1997
The learning activities contained in this booklet are designed to help students of Spanish learn to use Spanish personal names approximately in a variety of situations. The first section outlines common titles of address for men and women, lists popular feminine and masculine first names, discusses compound names, lists common Spanish family…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics, English, Foreign Countries
Rees-Miller, Janie – 1994
A study was conducted at an American university to collect data on how native English-speaking students asked questions in class. The data were analyzed for use of syntactic forms, formulaic expressions or prefatory comments, terms of address, functions fulfilled by the questions, and politeness markers. The results were then compared with the…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Discourse Analysis
