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Direct linkJissel B. Anaya; Nahar Albudoor; Lisa M. Bedore; Elizabeth D. Peña – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2026
Purpose: This study investigated how word characteristics (frequency, cognate status, acquisition source, translation equivalence) influence vocabulary development in Spanish-English bilingual children. We examined (a) how second language (L2) exposure relates to lexical development in first language and L2 over time and (b) which lexical…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Bilingualism, Spanish, English
Anna Zagrebina – Adult Learning, 2026
Adult immigrant students in language courses benefit from paired discussions not only by acquiring second language proficiency, but also by developing soft skills that enhance their employability in the host society, such as the ability to maintain meaningful discussions with unknown people, interview, and networking skills. Applied regularly,…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Soft Skills, Skill Development, Friendship
