LexSIC

It has been increasingly acknowledged that regional languages and dialects bear similarities with heritage languages, some speakers are bilectal two closely related minority or dialects. However, assessing the knowledge of non-standard varieties proves difficult due to lack assessment materials. Our contribution documents creation validation LexSIC, a yes/no vocabulary task, placement test for receptive and/or productive skills in Sicilian. The materials freely available. items were validated survey 100 Italian, who had varying levels proficiency Sicilian, including Germany. We have relied on Classical Test Theory (CTT) Item Response (IRT) validating we demonstrate discuss correlations self-reported measures proficiency, language use, age education. A comparison bilectals Italian Sicilian further shows highly correlated, which underlines cumulative enhancement bilectals. challenges creating