Change in language and literacy knowledge for Spanish–English dual language learners at school-entry: Analyses from three studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2019.07.001
Abstract: Abstract Over 30% of children in the U.S. are dual language learners (DLLs) who are learning two languages. Understanding the development of both languages for young DLL children in early care and education is critical.… read more here.
Keywords: spanish english; three studies; dual language; language literacy ... See more keywords
The association of the home literacy environment and parental reading beliefs with oral language growth trajectories of Spanish-English bilingual children
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecresq.2021.07.001
Abstract: Abstract Purpose This study examines the extent to which the Home Literacy Environment (HLE) as measured by reading habits and resources, library use, and subscriptions or materials, as well as parental reading beliefs predict both… read more here.
Keywords: spanish english; parental reading; bilingual children; reading beliefs ... See more keywords
Facebook for recruiting Spanish- and English-speaking smokers☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2019.02.002
Abstract: Background Recruitment for research is usually expensive and time consuming. Facebook (FB) recruitment has become widely utilized in recent years. The main aim of this study was to assess FB as a recruitment tool in… read more here.
Keywords: spanish english; english speakers; spanish speakers; english speaking ... See more keywords
A Longitudinal Study of Spanish Language Growth and Loss in Young Spanish-English Bilingual Children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2021.106110
Abstract: This longitudinal study examined trajectories of Spanish language growth and loss in 34 Spanish-English bilingual children attending an English immersion school. Narrative retell language samples were collected in Spanish across 3 years using wordless, picture… read more here.
Keywords: spanish english; growth; loss; language ... See more keywords
Automatic sound encoding is sensitive to language familiarity: Evidence from English monolinguals and Spanish-English bilinguals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2022.136582
Abstract: We investigated whether language familiarity has a modulatory effect on automatic sound encoding in the auditory brainstem. To test this, we measured frequency-following responses (FFRs) to repeating speech syllables that played in the background while… read more here.
Keywords: sound encoding; automatic sound; language familiarity; language ... See more keywords
Enregistering Reading and Papá voices in peer bilingual play: Mexican heritage children's scaling practices at a bilingual U.S. preschool
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pragma.2018.06.006
Abstract: Abstract This study uses the framework of space and scale (Blommaert et al., 2005) and construct of “enregisterment” (Agha, 2005) to examine how bilingual Spanish-English Mexican heritage children in California engage with and explore registers in… read more here.
Keywords: mexican heritage; heritage children; play; preschool ... See more keywords
Constructing complex Cognitive Discourse Functions in higher education: An exploratory study of exam answers in Spanish- and English-medium instruction settings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2017.09.024
Abstract: Abstract The present paper applies the recently developed construct of the Cognitive Discourse Function (CDF) in the context of student writing at tertiary level, using it to explore differences in exam performance between high and… read more here.
Keywords: spanish english; cognitive discourse; exam answers; level ... See more keywords
Phonetic discrimination, phonological awareness, and pre-literacy skills in Spanish–English dual language preschoolers
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DOI: 10.1017/s0305000920000768
Abstract: Abstract The current study explores variation in phonemic representation among Spanish–English dual language learners (DLLs, n = 60) who were dominant in English or in Spanish. Children were given a phonetic discrimination task with speech… read more here.
Keywords: dual language; spanish english; phonetic discrimination; english dual ... See more keywords
Language Proficiency and Dominance Considerations When Working With Spanish-English Bilingual Adults.
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DOI: 10.1044/2019_aja-19-0028
Abstract: Purpose As the Hispanic population continues to increase within the United States, there is a pressing need to incorporate rigorous and efficient clinical assessments of language dominance and proficiency when working with Spanish-English bilingual patients.… read more here.
Keywords: language proficiency; dominance; proficiency; working spanish ... See more keywords
Morphological Errors in Spanish-Speaking Bilingual Children With and Without Developmental Language Disorders.
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DOI: 10.1044/2020_lshss-20-00017
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to find morphological markers with good diagnostic accuracy to identify developmental language disorders (DLD) in Spanish-English bilingual children. Method The participants in this study included 66 Spanish-English bilingual… read more here.
Keywords: bilingual children; language disorders; mood; spanish english ... See more keywords
English Narrative Macrostructure Development of Spanish-English Bilingual Children From Preschool to First Grade.
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DOI: 10.1044/2021_ajslp-20-00046
Abstract: Purpose This longitudinal study examined the development of seven macrostructure features in the English narratives of Spanish-English bilingual children from the beginning of preschool to the end of first grade and examined whether the timing… read more here.
Keywords: bilingual children; development; macrostructure; english bilingual ... See more keywords