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ERIC Number: EJ611401
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1481-868X
Second Language Retention: Language Use as a Contributing Factor.
Ducharme, Daphne A.; Wesche, Marjorie B.; Bourdages, Johanne S.
Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics, v2 n1-2 p33-54 1998
Examines the effect of the use of French as a second language on the performance of subjects in receptive skills (listening and reading comprehension) and productive skills (speaking and writing). Results establish a link between the use of the language after learning has occurred and the difference between pre- and post-test measures. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: French, Language Skills, Language Usage, Listening Comprehension, Oral Language, Pretests Posttests, Reading Comprehension, Retention (Psychology), Second Language Learning, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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