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Infomation and Research about Language Learning

Title: Annotated Bibliography
Annotation: Annotated bibliography of articles pertaining to the effect of second language learning on test scores, intelligence, and achievement.

Title: ERIC Clearinghouse on Language and Linguistics
Annotation: The ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics is operated by the Center for Applied Linguistics, a private non-profit organization. ERIC/CLL provides a wide range of services and materials for language educators, most of them free of charge.

Title: Myth Versus Reality: What Does it Take to Learn a Second Language?
Annotation: A short introduction to second language learning.

Title: Proficiency Levels Needed in the Work World
Annotation: An eye-opening document that clearly demonstrates the need for extended sequences of language study.

Title: The Center for Applied Linguistics
Annotation: CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems. CAL carries out a wide range of activities including research, teacher education, analysis and dissemination of information, design and development of instructional materials,technical assistance, conference planning, program evaluation, and policy analysis.

Title: Total and Partial Immersion in U.S. Schools
Annotation: This directory lists elementary and secondary schools that teach all or part of their curriculum through a second language. Such programs are referred to as total or partial immersion programs.

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