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Part II - Aptitude Testing of Diverse Groups

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 May 2023

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Zhisheng (Edward) Wen ,
Peter Skehan  and
Richard L. Sparks
Zhisheng (Edward) Wen
Affiliation:
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Peter Skehan
Affiliation:
Institute of Education, University of London
Richard L. Sparks
Affiliation:
Mount St Joseph University
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Language Aptitude Theory and Practice , pp. 117 - 246
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