Foreign Language Learning Problems and the At-Risk Learner.

Sparks, Richard L.

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ERIC Number: EJ520331

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Publication Date: 1995

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Foreign Language Learning Problems and the At-Risk Learner.

Sparks, Richard L.

Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v12 n1 p39-53 Fall 1995

Reviews research addressing the relationship between native language skills and success in learning a foreign language. Describes four components of a language-based model for diagnosing foreign language learning problems. Highlights three major intervention strategies for at-risk foreign language learners. (53 citations) (MAB)

Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, College Students, Developmental Programs, Educational Diagnosis, High Risk Students, Intervention, Language Aptitude, Language Proficiency, Postsecondary Education, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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