Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition

by James Milton

Book Overview

Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition describes the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and communication in a foreign language. It examines the tools we have for assessing the various facets of vocabulary knowledge, the scores these produce, and the way these are tied to exam and communicative performance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847692079
• ISBN13: 9781847692078
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"