Peer effects in language training for migrants

We investigate the effect of peer group composition on language improvement in language classes for adults. Using unique survey data of migrants participating in an intensive language course in Germany, we find that the age and skill composition of groups affect skill acquisition as assessed by the teacher. Moreover, groups that are more heterogenuous in terms of regions of origin on average obtain improvements in language skills with a higher probability.

MoreLess

Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Sprietsma, Maresa ; Pfeil, Lisa
Publisher:	Mannheim : Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)
Subject:	language skills \| peer effects \| migrants

More details

Series:	ZEW Discussion Papers ; 15-033
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	82629488X [GVK] hdl:10419/110451 [Handle] RePEc:zbw:zewdip:15033 [RePEc]
Classification:	I21 - Analysis of Education ; I28 - Government Policy ; J15 - Economics of Minorities and Races
Source:	EconStor

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010527430