An Analysis of Two Basic Word Lists for French.

Siliakus, H.

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ERIC Number: EJ196350

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Publication Date: 1978-Jul

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An Analysis of Two Basic Word Lists for French.

Siliakus, H.

Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher's Association, v14 n2 p16-18 Jul 1978

Outlines a method of determining which words should be selected as the basic vocabulary for French courses. Rather than using frequency as its criterion, this method defines lexical utility in terms of definition, inclusion, extension, and combination. The Quebec list and the Francais Fondamental are evaluated. (EJS)

Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, French, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary, Word Frequency, Word Lists, Word Recognition

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Language: English

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