Exploring the Mental Lexicon of the Multilingual: Vocabulary Size, Cognate Recognition and Lexical Access in the L1, L2 and L3 [PDF]
, 2016 Recent empirical findings in the field of Multilingualism have shown that the mental lexicon of a language learner does not consist of separate entities, but rather of an intertwined system where languages can interact with each other (e.g.
Szabo, Cz.
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Assessing vocabulary size through multiple-choice formats: issues with guessing and sampling rates [PDF]
, 2015 In most tests of vocabulary size, knowledge is assessed through multiple-choice formats. Despite advantages such as ease of scoring, multiple-choice tests (MCT) are accompanied with problems. One of the more central issues has to do with guessing and the
Gyllstad, Henrik +2 more
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The Development and Validation of a Lemma-Based Yes/No Vocabulary Size Test
SAGE Open, 2022 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.
Ahmed Masrai
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LextPT: A reliable and efficient vocabulary size test for L2 Portuguese proficiency [PDF]
Behavior Research Methods, 2021 Vocabulary size has been repeatedly shown to be a good indicator of second language (L2) proficiency. Among the many existing vocabulary tests, the LexTALE test and its equivalents are growing in popularity since they provide a rapid (within 5 minutes) and objective way to assess the L2 proficiency of several languages (English, French, Spanish ...
Chao Zhou, Xinyi Li
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The Relationship between Vocabulary Size and Depth for Iranian EFL Learners at Different Language Proficiency Levels [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 2020 The present study investigated the association between vocabulary size and depth of Iranian EFL learners at different language proficiency levels. Additionally, the extent that this relationship could be different for lowand high-word-frequency bands ...
Mostafa Janebi Enayat +1 more
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Journal of Language and Education, 2022 Background. This study compared two tests of second language (L2) depth of vocabulary knowledge, namely the word association test (WAT) and vocabulary knowledge scale (VKS), with respect to their associations with vocabulary size. The same relationships
Ali Dabbagh, Mostafa Janebi Enayat
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Vocabulary knowledge in relation to memory and analysis: An approximate replication of Milton's (2007) study on lexical profiles and learning style [PDF]
, 2013 This paper presents an approximate replication of Milton’s (2007) study on lexical profiles and learning style. Milton investigated the assumption that more frequent words are acquired before less frequent ones. Using a vocabulary recognition test (X-Lex)
Carroll +15 more
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Frontiers in Psychology, 2016 Based on an analysis of the literature and a large scale crowdsourcing experiment, we estimate that an average 20 year old native speaker of American English knows 42,000 lemmas and 4,200 non-transparent multiword expressions, derived from 11,100 word ...
Marc Brysbaert +3 more
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Assessing the relationship between Vocabulary Level Test (VLT) and reading comprehension
Studies in English Language and Education, 2017 It has been considered crucial about how vocabulary knowledge in relation with reading comprehension. This research was conducted to explore the link of Indonesian students Vocabulary Level Test (VLT) performance and their reading textbook on reading ...
Alpino Susanto
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Academic literacy of South African higher education level students: Does vocabulary size matter?
Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics, 2015 This study explores the extent to which vocabulary size matters in academic literacy. Participants (first-year students at North-West University) were administered the Vocabulary Levels Test (Schmitt, Schmitt and Clapham 2001).
Déogratias Nizonkiza, Tobie van Dyk
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