ESL Proficiency and a Word Frequency Count.

Harlech-Jones, Brian

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Publication Date: 1983-Jan

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ESL Proficiency and a Word Frequency Count.

Harlech-Jones, Brian

ELT Journal, v37 n1 p62-70 Jan 1983

In a study of the vocabulary proficiency of some South African ESL teacher trainees, the General Service List of English Words' validity was evaluated. It was found that mastery of this list would meet most of the vocabulary needs of the test group. Recommendations are made for practical uses of word counts. (MSE)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Nationals, Language Proficiency, Language Teachers, Teacher Education, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Vocabulary, Word Frequency

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Language: English

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