This study set out to investigate the relationship between L2 vocabulary knowledge (VK) and
second-language (L2) reading/listening comprehension. More than 100 individual studies …

Placement and screening tests serve important functions, not only with regard to placing
learners at appropriate levels of language courses but also with a view to maximizing the …

'This volume addresses a very timely and important topic, and provides both broad and in-
depth coverage of a number of large-scale English tests in China, including Hong Kong and …

This study aims to examine a) whether vocabulary knowledge, captured in the Vocabulary
Levels Test (VLT), is related to the performance on the five types of reading comprehension …

Recently, there has been considerable research concerning the effect of CLIL on English
language learners' competence. However, it remains unclear if the positive effects found are …

This research investigated the effect of three definitional, sentential, and textual vocabulary
learning strategies on Iranian intermediate EFL learners' vocabulary learning and retention …

The study investigates how the test modality (spoken or written) of classroom weekly quizzes
influences vocabulary learning strategies and facilitates learning the spoken and written …

Meaning-recognition and meaning-recall are two commonly-used test modalities to assess
second language vocabulary knowledge for the purpose of reading. Although considerable …

The present study examined the impact of vocabulary knowledge level on reading
comprehension performance among EFL language learners. The ultimate intention was to …

Foreign language learning is a progressive endeavor. Whatever the method, the learner
should advance from one point to another, constantly improving. Growing proficiency entails …