The Relation of Language Experience to Vocabulary Size

Xinyun Lei

ISBN 10: 3330326832 / ISBN 13: 9783330326835

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Okt 2018, 2018

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Neuware -This study examines the relationship between the frequency of language experience and vocabulary size in Chinese as a second language (L2). 41 British-born Chinese children (8-16-year-olds) participated in a word association test containing 5 stimuli in Chinese to estimate their vocabulary size. And their language experience related to Chinese including the frequency of two types of book reading activities, language use and language-learning experience, was measured by a self-report questionnaire. Results revealed a significant difference between the frequency of personal book reading activities and vocabulary size in Chinese, while the frequency-related difference of shared book reading activities was only found in the younger group (8-11-year-olds). However, no significant effect of the frequency of Chinese use and Chinese learning experience was found on Chinese vocabulary size. 80 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Relation of Language Experience to Vocabulary Size
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Okt 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330326832
• ISBN 13: 9783330326835
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 6D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 6 millimeters depth
• Weight: 137 grams

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This study examines the relationship between the frequency of language experience and vocabulary size in Chinese as a second language (L2). 41 British-born Chinese children (8-16-year-olds) participated in a word association test containing 5 stimuli in Chinese to estimate their vocabulary size. And their language experience related to Chinese including the frequency of two types of book reading activities, language use and language-learning experience, was measured by a self-report questionnaire. Results revealed a significant difference between the frequency of personal book reading activities and vocabulary size in Chinese, while the frequency-related difference of shared book reading activities was only found in the younger group (8-11-year-olds). However, no significant effect of the frequency of Chinese use and Chinese learning experience was found on Chinese vocabulary size.