Language Assessment Procedures for Linguistic Minorities: An Example.

Ball, Martin J.; Munro, Sian M.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Language Assessment Procedures for Linguistic Minorities: An Example.

Ball, Martin J.; Munro, Sian M.

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v2 n4 p231-41 1981

Discusses steps involved in designing a phonological assessment procedure for Welsh speakers in Britain. Shows that tests used for English speakers will not be adequate to assess bilinguals' competence in Welsh because of major phonological differences between these two languages.(Author/BK)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, English, Language Fluency, Language Tests, Phonology, Welsh

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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