JOURNAL ARTICLE

Explicit word-study interventions for adult Arabic-speaking English language learners.

Published In: Instructed Second Language Acquisition, 2023, v. 7, n. 1. P. 95 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Allaith, Zainab A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article investigates the effectiveness of explicit word-study interventions on spelling achievement among adult Arabic-speaking English language learners (ELLs). Two interventions were compared: one using explicit word-study techniques in isolation, and another combining explicit instruction with implicit learning through reading-comprehension tasks embedding target spelling patterns. Results from pre- and post-tests showed significant spelling gains for both interventions, with no added benefit from the combined implicit reading approach. The study highlights that explicit teaching of English orthographic patterns via word study is effective for adult Arabic-speaking ELLs and recommends systematic inclusion of such instruction in curricula to support literacy development.

Additional Information

Source:Instructed Second Language Acquisition. 2023/01, Vol. 7, Issue 1, p95
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:2398-4155
DOI:10.1558/isla.23423
Accession Number:169798846
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