Accession Number:

ADA076841

Title:

Development of an Experimental Test for Evaluating Understanding of Spoken English

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE (ARMY) WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1952-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

65.0

Abstract:

This report describes the construction of a preliminary form of a test for use with individuals whose native language is Spanish. The test is designed to measure their ability to understand spoken English. It is planned to use this test in conjunction with other tests as a screening instrument for determining whether Puerto Rican inductees should undergo English training, or whether their English fluency is adequate for assignment to basic military training in English-speaking units without additional English training. Sufficient English fluency is defined as the amount necessary to meet the individuals military and social needs.

Descriptors:

• *SPANISH LANGUAGE
• *PERFORMANCE TESTS
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• PROFICIENCY
• SURVEYS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• MILITARY TRAINING

Subject Categories:

• Linguistics
• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE