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Receptive Vocabulary Knowledge in L2 Learners of Spanish: The Role of High-Frequency Words
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Robles-García, Pablo – Foreign Language Annals, 2022
This study examined the receptive vocabulary knowledge and lexical developmental patterns of the 3000 most frequent words among 953 university L2 learners of Spanish at different stages in their language studies, taking into consideration the effect of high school instruction on high-frequency vocabulary knowledge. Results confirm that even…
Descriptors: Receptive Language, Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
The Effectiveness of App-Based Language Instruction for Developing Receptive Linguistic Knowledge and Oral Communicative Ability
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Loewen, Shawn; Isbell, Daniel R.; Sporn, Zachary – Foreign Language Annals, 2020
Hundreds of millions of language learners around the globe study a second language with popular apps such as Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, Busuu, and Babbel. This study examined the effectiveness of one app, Babbel, for developing both receptive linguistic knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, as well as oral communicative ability in Spanish as a second…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Communicative Competence (Languages), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
The Consensus: Another View.
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Brown, H. Douglas – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Comments on the seven points of consensus presented in "A Theoretical Basis for Teaching the Receptive Skills" by Stephen Krashen, et al., particularly on the terminology that is derived from Krashen's other writings. Offers eight statements which reflect in more general terms an interpretation of Krashen's theories for language teachers…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Language Skills, Receptive Language, Second Language Instruction
Listening from the Inside Out.
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Joiner, Elizabeth G. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Examines studies in brain research which are closely related to language learning. Discusses Asher's Total Physical Response and Lozanov's Suggestopedia as approaches which activate the right brain hemisphere and involve it in the language learning process. Discusses practical applications for what is currently known about listening. (SED)
Descriptors: Language Processing, Listening Comprehension, Neurolinguistics, Receptive Language
A Theoretical Basis for Teaching the Receptive Skills.
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Krashen, Stephen D.; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Presents areas of agreement among professionals on research and theory in language teaching as it is applicable to classroom methodology and contrasts these with assumptions held by many teachers and laypersons. Considers the practical implications of these points of accord and presents recommendations for teacher training and the development of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Immersion Programs, Language Skills, Linguistic Theory
The Role of Listening Comprehension: A Theoretical Base.
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Byrnes, Heidi – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
Defines "listening comprehension" and discusses both its role in the process of first and second language acquisition and the modes of language processing presumed to operate in listening comprehension. Presents specific teaching strategies and material incorporating listening comprehension in the foreign language classroom at all levels. (SED)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Language Research, Language Skills, Linguistic Theory