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Aptitude as a Predictor of Second Language Achievement: An Investigation in the Saudi Arabian Context

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Moskovsky, Christo, Alshahrani, Merzin, Ratcheva, Silvia, Paolini, Stefania·2015·Arab World English Journal
DOI 10.24093/awej/vol6no1.1
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A two-wave longitudinal design was used to examine the extent to which aptitude predicts second language achievement. First-year Saudi university students (N = 56), who were involved in a seven-month intensive English language course as part of their degree, completed Aptitude and English proficiency tests at the start and the end of the treatment period. Univariate and multivariate analyses found moderate relationships between aptitude and second language achievement. Results are discussed for their implications for theory and interventions.

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Metadata

Authors
Moskovsky, C., Alshahrani, M., Ratcheva, S., & Paolini, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
  • King Khalid University (SA)
Corresponding author
Moskovsky, Christo
ORCID
Moskovsky, Christo
Venue
Arab World English Journal
Publisher
AWEJ Group
Published
2015-03-15
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
3-21
ISSN
2229-9327 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.24093/awej/vol6no1.1
OpenAlex
W3121601302
Cited by
6
References
36
Citations by year
2023: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2016: 2
FWCI
6.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Arab World English Journal (publishedVersion)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (acceptedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Second Language Learning and Teaching
Keywords
aptitude, second language achievement, English as a foreign language, intensive English programs, university students, English proficiency, aptitude-achievement relationship, Saudi Arabia

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