Verb Lexis in the Written Compositions of Young Second Language Learners.

Harley, Birgit; King, Mary Lou

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ERIC Number: EJ400843

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Publication Date: 1989

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Verb Lexis in the Written Compositions of Young Second Language Learners.

Harley, Birgit; King, Mary Lou

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, v11 n4 p415-39 Dec 1989

Compares the lexical proficiency of 69 grade 6 immersion students with that of 22 native French-speaking peers, based on verb use and in 5 written compositions. Measures of lexical error, variety, specificity, and sophistication show clear differences between the two groups. (33 references) (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, French, Grade 6, Immersion Programs, Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning, Verbs, Vocabulary Skills, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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