Measuring the contribution of academic and general vocabulary knowledge to learners' academic achievement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jeap.2017.12.006
Abstract: Abstract The Academic Word List (AWL) (Coxhead, 2000) is widely used in preparing non-native speakers for academic courses, and it is thought that the words in this list are essential for the understanding of English… read more here.
Keywords: contribution academic; knowledge; measuring contribution; study ... See more keywords
Vocabulary size and depth as predictors of second language speaking ability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2021.102521
Abstract: Abstract This article investigates the contribution of vocabulary size and depth to second language (L2) speaking proficiency as well as its two dimensions of fluency and lexical resource. To this end, 46 English as a… read more here.
Keywords: second language; vocabulary size; size depth; speaking ... See more keywords
Grammatical Abilities in Young Cochlear Implant Recipients and Children With Normal Hearing Matched by Vocabulary Size.
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DOI: 10.1044/2018_ajslp-16-0164
Abstract: Purpose This study sought to expand understanding of the impact of cochlear implantation on grammatical acquisition by comparing young children who have vocabularies of comparable size. Two research questions were investigated: (a) Do young cochlear… read more here.
Keywords: implant recipients; cochlear implant; vocabulary size; size ... See more keywords
How many words do children know? A corpus-based estimation of children’s total vocabulary size
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DOI: 10.1177/0265532216641152
Abstract: In this article we present a new method for estimating children’s total vocabulary size based on a language corpus in German. We drew a virtual sample of different lexicon sizes from a corpus and let… read more here.
Keywords: children total; total vocabulary; words children; vocabulary size ... See more keywords
The Development and Validation of a Lemma-Based Yes/No Vocabulary Size Test
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221074355
Abstract: Vocabulary size measures serve important functions, not only with respect to placing learners at appropriate levels on language courses but also with a view to examining the progress of learners. One of the widely reported… read more here.
Keywords: lemma based; test; vocabulary size; yes vocabulary ... See more keywords
Vocabulary, Metalinguistic Awareness and Language Dominance Among Bilingual Preschool Children
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01953
Abstract: Awareness of language structure has been studied in bilinguals, but there is limited research on how language dominance is related to metalinguistic awareness, and whether metalinguistic awareness predicts vocabulary size. The present study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: awareness; vocabulary size; metalinguistic awareness; dominance ... See more keywords
Examining Second Language Listening, Vocabulary, and Executive Functioning
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01122
Abstract: Performance on second language (L2) listening tests is influenced by individual differences in listener characteristics (e.g., executive functioning and vocabulary size) and characteristics of the listening measure (e.g., text length or skills measured). For listeners,… read more here.
Keywords: executive; vocabulary size; size; second language ... See more keywords