The present study's significant gains contrast with Brown's (1992) claim that intensive programs are not beneficial for elementary-level learners¶

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q2 i? The significant pre- to post-test improvement of beginning-level participants contradicts the theoretical view that intensive courses cannot benefit elementary learners. → Mukundan et al. 2012

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Mukundan et al. 2012¶

Jayakaran Mukundan, Elaheh Hamed Mahvelati & Vahid Nimehchisalem. (2012). The Effect of an Intensive English Program on Malaysian Secondary School Students’ Language Proficiency. English Language Teaching, 5(11). https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v5n11p1

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Discussion section comparing the study's results with prior theoretical claims. The article states the significant difference for beginning-level participants is "in sharp contrast to Brown’s (1992) theoretical view" and concludes the intensive program was beneficial for both elementary and intermediate level students.

"the sign ificant difference between the pre- and post-test results of the beginning level participants of the present study are in sharp contrast to Brown’s (1992) theoretical view that intensive courses cannot be beneficial for elementary learners since they are not familiar with basic rules and therefore need slower pace of instru ction."

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Related Claims¶

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