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Peer reviewedCarter, Ronald – Applied Linguistics, 1987
Describes a set of criteria for selection of core vocabulary, with examples given from English. Suggests applications for such a vocabulary in grading reading materials and analyzing stylistics. (LMO)
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, English, Evaluation Criteria, Language Styles
Sciarone, A. G. – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1979
An approach to language textbooks evaluation based on objective criteria and relying on data easily obtained by means of computers, such as word frequency lists, is proposed. The importance of vocabulary acquisition in language learning is emphasized. Accordingly, word selection and rate of repetition are seen as central evaluation criteria. (MES)
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Computational Linguistics, Evaluation Criteria, Italian
Donaldson, Judy P. – 1980
This instructional aid for elementary and secondary teachers of English as a second language recommends itself especially to those situations where a bilingual teacher and a formal bilingual program are not available. The first item presented is a letter to parents translated into each of the 21 languages covered. The letter urges the parents to…
Descriptors: Arabic, Basic Vocabulary, Bengali, Bilingual Education
