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Peer reviewedElley, Warwick B. – Language Learning, 1991
Outlines empirical studies of the effects of "book floods" on elementary school students' acquisition of a second language, indicating that exposure to an extensive range of high-interest illustrated story books encourages children to read and learn the target language more quickly, as well as develop positive attitudes toward books. (38…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), High Interest Low Vocabulary Books, Language Attitudes
