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Peer reviewedNation, Paul; Kyongho, Hwang – System, 1995
Examines the dividing line between a general service vocabulary (GSV) and a special purposes vocabulary (SPV) in English-as-a-Second-Language education, using frequency, test coverage, and range as criteria. Results found that GSV is more efficient for learning up to the 2,000-word level, above which SPV provides a better return for learning…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, English (Second Language)
