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Download full textCohen, Andrew D.; Olshtain, Elite – 1992
A study is reported that describes ways in which nonnative speakers assess, plan, and execute speech acts in certain situations. The subjects, 15 advanced English foreign-language learners, were given 6 speech act situations (two apologies, two complaints, and two requests) in which they were to role play along with a native speaker. The…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Language Patterns, Language Processing
