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ERIC Number: EJ203270
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Apr
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Intelligibility and Acceptability in Spoken and Written Communication.
Abbott, G. W.
English Language Teaching Journal, v33 n3 p168-75 Apr 1979
Spoken and written transmission in learning English as a second language is discussed at the levels of pronunciation and spelling, with reference to the East African learner. Fundamental physical differences between communication in speech and writing that impose different constraints upon the receiver are addressed. (SW)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Instruction, Pronunciation Instruction, Second Language Learning, Speech Communication, Spelling Instruction, Teaching Guides, Written Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Africa (East)