Publication Date
| In 2026 | 0 |
| Since 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2022 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2017 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2007 (last 20 years) | 1 |
Descriptor
| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| English (Second Language) | 1 |
| Foreign Countries | 1 |
| Grammar | 1 |
| Instructional Effectiveness | 1 |
| Learning Strategies | 1 |
| Middle School Students | 1 |
| Mixed Methods Research | 1 |
| Reading Tests | 1 |
| Research Design | 1 |
| Second Language Learning | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Modern Language Journal | 1 |
Author
| Dong, Xiaoli | 1 |
| Zhang, Xiaopeng | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Junior High Schools | 1 |
| Middle Schools | 1 |
| Secondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
| China | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkZhang, Xiaopeng; Dong, Xiaoli – Modern Language Journal, 2016
This study examined the effectiveness of Zipfian frequency at facilitating the acquisition of English prenominal past participles. Chinese middle school students (N = 103) were randomly assigned to a sequenced Zipfian frequency (SZF) group, a random Zipfian frequency (RZF) group, a balanced frequency (BF) group, and a control group. A mixed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
