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ERIC Number: EJ597328
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1028-4435
Biliteracy in Singapore: A Survey of the Written Proficiency in English and Chinese of Secondary School Pupils.
Ngai-Lai, Cheng
Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, v2 n1 p115-28 Jun 1997
Focuses on biliteracy in Singapore. Two writing tasks designed to investigate the written proficiency of secondary school pupils were supplemented by a survey of the linguistic background of the pupils. Results reflect that pupils' writing ability was significantly better in English. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Chinese, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Biliteracy; Singapore