Measuring and Explaining the Reading Threshold Needed for English for Academic Purposes Texts.

Laufer, Batia; Sim, Donald D.

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ERIC Number: EJ325399

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Publication Date: 1985

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Measuring and Explaining the Reading Threshold Needed for English for Academic Purposes Texts.

Laufer, Batia; Sim, Donald D.

Foreign Language Annals, v18 n5 p405-11 Oct 1985

Describes a study which measures the threshold of second language reading competence and explains its nature. Results indicate that the threshold is reflected in a 65-70% score on the reading section of the First Certificate of English exam and that the most important element for text interpretation is vocabulary. (SED)

Descriptors: Adults, Context Clues, English for Academic Purposes, English for Special Purposes, Language Proficiency, Language Research, Minimum Competencies, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary Skills

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Language: English

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