Spanish Vocabulary Online Profiler (SVOP): A Linguistic Tool for Literacy and Second Language Acquisition

Authors

Maria Snachez Wals, Brigham Young University
Katherine Washburn, Brigham Young University
Nathan Glenn, Brigham Young University
Ray Graham, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Spanish vocabulary online profiler, SVOP, linguistic tool, literacy, second language acquisition

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

According to research, a reader needs to understand at least 95% of running words in a text in order to comprehend the text and to learn new words from context (Hu & Nation, 2000; Nation 2006). In an effective language and literacy program, selecting the appropriate text and pre-teaching key vocabulary is essential; but for teachers it is a time consuming task to find leveled texts and identify the key vocabulary words in the reading.

Recommended Citation

Wals, Maria Snachez; Washburn, Katherine; Glenn, Nathan; and Graham, Ray (2013) "Spanish Vocabulary Online Profiler (SVOP): A Linguistic Tool for Literacy and Second Language Acquisition," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 85.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/85