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Download full textDavis, James J. – 1988
Research on schema theory and the psycholinguistic perspectives of reading suggest that the measures of readability currently used on second language tests be reconsidered. Because foreign language readers, especially in the early stages of language learning, often do not have the necessary schema or background knowledge, teachers should include…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Difficulty Level, Language Tests, Measurement Techniques
