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ERIC Number: EJ370496
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Readability in ESL.
Carrell, Patricia L.
Reading in a Foreign Language, v4 n1 p21-40 Fall 1987
Reviews the literature critical of readability formulas as used in second-language reading contexts. It is suggested that such formulas not be used as guides to text production/adaptation or as measures of the difficulty of naturally occurring texts. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Media Adaptation, Readability Formulas, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Second Language Instruction, Textbook Evaluation, Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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