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Factors Affecting the Learning of English as a Second Language in Israel.

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Abu-Rabia, Salim – Journal of Social Psychology, 1996

Explores the effects of the attitudes and culture of Israeli-Jewish English-language students on their reading comprehension. Eighth-grade students read stories in Hebrew and English and answered questions both about the stories and their own attitudes. Reveals that culturally familiar texts boost reading comprehension scores. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cultural Background, Educational Background, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)