This study investigated the relationship between a chronometric estimate of
automaticity for the spelling of French words (Automaticity) and performan
ce on four tests of French language attainment among a sample of Year 11 st
udents of French as a foreign language. Fifty participants each completed a
computerized test of French spelling and attainment tests in four aspects
of French language learning: reading comprehension, writing fluency, oral f
luency, and aural comprehension. Correlations were significant between Auto
maticity and performance on all four tests of French language attainment as
well as on overall attainment.