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Sundara, Megha; Polka, Linda; Genesee, Fred – Cognition, 2006
To trace how age and language experience shape the discrimination of native and non-native phonetic contrasts, we compared 4-year-olds learning either English or French or both and simultaneous bilingual adults on their ability to discriminate the English /d-[delta]/ contrast. Findings show that the ability to discriminate the native English…
Descriptors: Language Enrichment, Monolingualism, French, English (Second Language)
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Wells, Gordon – Educational Review, 1975
A theory of language acquistion is proposed in outline which derives from a view of language as primarily a code for the communication of meaning intentions. (Editor)
Descriptors: Child Development, Language Acquisition, Language Enrichment, Learning Theories
Marks, Carol L. – J Gen Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Descriptive Writing, Educational Objectives, Expressionism
Horowitz, Edward – 1977
This vocabulary enrichment book presents over 100 word roots of the English language. Each root is defined and its origin discussed. Words which derive from the roots are also defined and used in sentences which illustrate their meaning and usage. Over a thousand words are included in all, deriving from such roots as: allos, alter, ambul, arch,…
Descriptors: Definitions, Etymology, Language Enrichment, Language Usage
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Applebee, Arthur N. – Language Arts, 1978
Reviews recent ERIC resources for creating integrated learning environments. (DD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Language Enrichment, Language Experience Approach, Literature Reviews
Madden, Peter Clark – Today's Education, 1978
Ways are outlined in which the elementary school teacher can develop a program to improve the writing skills of students. (JD)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Elementary School Curriculum, Language Enrichment, Teaching Methods
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Halliday, M. A. K. – English in Australia, 1977
Discusses some of the problems of language education and concludes that during the middle school years, children are potentially very aware of language and receptive to new ways of exploring and exploiting it. More needs to be learned about this critical stage of language development. (JM)
Descriptors: Child Language, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Acquisition, Language Enrichment
Russell, Shirley – Learning, 1988
To excite students' appreciation of language, comic book words--onomatopoeia--are a useful tool. Exercises and books are suggested. A list of books for adults and children is recommended, and a reproducible page is provided. (JL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Language Enrichment, Poetry
Carballo Picazo, Alfredo – Yelmo, 1973
Part of a continuing series. (SK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Acquisition, Language Arts, Language Enrichment
Carballo Picazo, Alfredo – Yelmo, 1973
Fifth lesson for a student learning Spanish. (SK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Acquisition, Language Enrichment, Language Instruction
Timberlake, Pat – Elementary English, 1973
The present Show and Tell'' can be better used for providing a language experience and shared experiences in the classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Interaction, Language Acquisition
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Frame, Douglas – English Journal, 1973
Stresses the importance of language to English instruction and how it relates to literature in the classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Expectation, Language Enrichment, Language Usage
Schumacher, Nestor – Revue des Langues Vivantes, 1973
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, German, Language Enrichment, Language Research
Newmark, Peter – Universities Quarterly, 1972
Author feels that the literature that influences a country's growth and civilization should be studied in foreign language courses. (HS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, International Education, Language Enrichment, Language Instruction
Manzo, A. V. – J Reading, 1970
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Students, Difficulty Level, Disadvantaged
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