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Peer reviewedCenoz, Jasone; Valencia, Jose F. – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1994
The influence of bilingualism on third language learning in a bilingual community is examined. Measures of the English-language achievement of students instructed through the majority (Spanish) and minority (Basque) languages, suggest that bilingualism and other variables (intelligence, motivation, age, exposure) were good predictors of…
Descriptors: Basque, Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBruck, Margaret – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1982
Cognitive, academic, first language, and second language abilities of language-impaired children attending French immersion programs were assessed in kindergarten and grade 1. After two years of instruction, second language skills were improving, but not comparably to nonlanguage-impaired students. Optimal language of instruction theories are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Foreign Countries, French, Grade 1
Peer reviewedHarley, Birgit; And Others – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1986
The development of first language skills among native English-speaking students enrolled in early French immersion programs was explored. Preliminary results support the hypothesis that early bilingual schooling enhances the students'performances on various kinds of first language learning tasks. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Achievement Tests, Bilingual Education, Cognitive Measurement
