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Hampson, Eric – 1990
A study investigated the functional relationship that exists when mental ability and language competence are separately and simultaneously measured with regard to their influence on the effective treatment of verbal information. Data were gathered from 100 men and women, aged 20-60, who were tested for language competence, reading comprehension,…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Download full textVillata, Bruno – 1985
A study is reported of the language behavior of trilingual 9-to-12-year-old native Italian speakers in Montreal, some of whom were studying Italian on Saturdays and some of whom were not. The study focused on their available vocabulary in the three languages (Italian, French, and English) and on their language productivity during their various…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups
