The Effect of Exposure Frequency on Intermediate Language Learners' Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention through Reading.

Rott, Susanne

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ERIC Number: EJ655719

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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The Effect of Exposure Frequency on Intermediate Language Learners' Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention through Reading.

Rott, Susanne

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, v21 n4 p589-619 Dec 1999

Examined whether intermediate learners of a second language acquire and retain unknown vocabulary as a result of reading. Also assessed the effect of the text variable of exposure frequency. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: College Students, German, Higher Education, Incidental Learning, Reading Skills, Retention (Psychology), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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