Second Language Oral Proficiency Characteristics of Low, Intermediate and High Second Language Readers

Examines differences among three levels of third grade second-language (L2) readers on four oral variables: grammatical complexity; well-formedness; informativeness; and comprehension. Kruskal-Wallis tests indicate significant differences on all variables between low and high readers. Differences be...

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Published inHispanic journal of behavioral sciences Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 35
Main Authors Peregoy, Suzanne F, Boyle, Owen F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.1991
Subjects
Comprehension
Elementary Education
English (Second Language)
Grade 3
Language Processing
Language Proficiency
Linguistic Difficulty (Inherent)
Multilevel Classes (Second Language Instruction)
Oral Language
Second Language Learning
Spanish Speaking
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ISSN0739-9863
DOI10.1177/07399863910131003

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Summary:Examines differences among three levels of third grade second-language (L2) readers on four oral variables: grammatical complexity; well-formedness; informativeness; and comprehension. Kruskal-Wallis tests indicate significant differences on all variables between low and high readers. Differences between intermediate and high groups were significant for two factors. (TES)
ISSN:0739-9863
DOI:10.1177/07399863910131003