In this paper, we describe a framework for bilingual decoding instruction, with a call for
collaborators. Decoding is the ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences to …

In this paper, we describe a framework for bilingual decoding instruction, with a call for
collaborators. Decoding is the ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound correspondences to …

The results of neurocognitive studies show second language (L2) reading processes to
highly resemble first language (L1) reading processes (cf. Indefrey, 2006). Representation …

The ability to read is taken for granted by some because it might have just happened
automatically without any difficulties. These individuals who easily acquired reading skills …

Much of the research on the development of children's word decoding to date has involved
the English language, which has a highly irregular orthography with many inconsistencies …

The ability to decode words accurately at an early age strongly predicts reading competence
later on. Decoding-challenged children may find it difficult to understand texts, which might …

In a rich print-based environment, children discover written language as a new modality.
They learn that words are built up by speech sounds that can be represented by letters. On …

Learning to read fluently is an extremely important skill for all children to acquire. Many
children are growing up in diverse bilingual or multilingual contexts and learn to speak and …

There is no question that vocabulary knowledge is a fundamental component of reading
comprehension and its development. Studies dating back to the early 20th century …

We aim to present the development and the validation of two software programmes: one to
train children in decoding and word recognition and the other one for comprehension. They …