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Measures of narrative performance in Spanish-speaking children on the test of narrative language-Spanish [PDF]

, 2014
textIn the field of speech-language pathology, there is an increasing need for valid and appropriate assessment measures for Spanish-speaking students that can reliably be given by examiners with a wide range of Spanish knowledge and scoring experience ...
Perme, Amanda Lee
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Ecological validity and inclusivity in heritage bilingualism research: Examining objective and subjective Spanish proficiency assessments and language experience factors

Frontiers in Language Sciences
The multidimensional nature of bilingualism demands ecologically valid and inclusive research methods that can capture its dynamism and diversity. This is particularly relevant when assessing language proficiency in minoritized and racialized communities,
Alicia Luque, Alicia Luque, Alicia Luque, Bryan Koronkiewicz, Bernard Issa, Mandy Faretta-Stutenberg, Harriet Wood Bowden   +6 more
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Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Heritage Speakers in Four Major U.S. Metropolitan Areas: Resources for the Attainment of Full Professional Linguistic Proficiency

East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies, 2017
The present study analyzes heritage learners of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS) from four major U.S. metropolitan areas. The focus is on the prospects of their attaining full professional language proficiency. Several major factors in language maintenance
Danko Šipka
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Assessing Malaysian Gifted Students’ Strategies in Language Learning

Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning, 2014
Language learning strategies (LLS) are steps taken by learners not only to assist in language learning but also to achieve competency in the target language.
Ainil Sulaiman
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THE INFLUENCE OF STUDENT BACKGROUND CHARACTERISTICS ON PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: INDONESIAN CONTEXT

Jurnal Sosial Humaniora, 2017
In order to explain differences in English proficiency level, one needs to consider a number of factors frequently considered important at a variety of level of education systems.
Ratna Rintaningrum, Carol Aldous, John P Keeves   +2 more
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The role of the English language in the tourism industry [PDF]

, 2007
The Malaysian government has designated 2007 as visit Malaysia year. The country is expected to attract more than 20 million visitors and earn about RM50 billion from tourism related activities.
Abdullah, Syaharom, Rao, Ravantharanathe
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Intergenerational transmission of language capital and economic outcomes [PDF]

, 2007
This paper investigates the intergenerational transmission of language capital amongst immigrants, and the effect of language deficiencies on the economic performance of second generation immigrants. Using a long panel that oversamples immigrants, we can
Casey, T., Dustmann, C.
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On A Possible Relationship between Linguistic Expertise and EEG Gamma Band Phase Synchrony

Frontiers in Psychology, 2011
Recent research has shown that extensive training in and exposure to a second language can modify the language organization in the brain by causing both structural and functional changes.
Susanne Maria Reiterer, Susanne Maria Reiterer, Susanne Maria Reiterer, Ernesto ePereda, Joydeep eBhattacharya, Joydeep eBhattacharya   +5 more
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The role of content and language in content and language integrated learning (CLIL) at university: Challenges and implications for ESP [PDF]

, 2015
In a context characterized by the increasing presence of CLIL programs in universities with a tradition of ESP courses, we analyze the case of a university in Catalonia (Spain) with regard to the position of CLIL and ESP. As CLIL programs are promoted to
Arnó Macià, Elisabet, Mancho Bares, Guzman   +1 more
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Language learning bridge: how translation and interpreting training impacts bilingual proficiency in heritage and L2 learners

Frontiers in Education
IntroductionTranslation and interpreting training offers a promising context for advancing bilingual proficiency, integrating skill development while bridging second language acquisition and translation studies.
Cristina Lozano-Argüelles, Aída Martínez-Gómez   +1 more
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