Second Language Reading: Reading Ability or Language Proficiency?

Investigation of the first- and second-language reading comprehension of adult native speakers of Spanish or English who were second-language learners of the other language at different proficiency levels indicated that both first-language reading ability and second-language proficiency were statist...

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Published inApplied linguistics Vol. 12; no. 2; p. 159
Main Author Carrell, Patricia L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.06.1991
Subjects
Adults
English (Second Language)
Language Proficiency
Reading Ability
Reading Comprehension
Second Language Learning
Spanish
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Summary:Investigation of the first- and second-language reading comprehension of adult native speakers of Spanish or English who were second-language learners of the other language at different proficiency levels indicated that both first-language reading ability and second-language proficiency were statistically significant factors influencing second-language reading. (Author/CB)
ISSN:0142-6001
DOI:10.1093/applin/12.2.159