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Leontjev, Dmitri – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2016
Knowledge of derivational morphology is considered an important aspect of vocabulary knowledge both in L1 (mother tongue) and L2 (second or foreign language) English language learning. However, it is still not clear whether different derivational affixes vary in their (learning) difficulty. The present study examines whether Bauer and Nation's…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Morphemes, Vocabulary Development
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Alisaari, Jenni; Heikkola, Leena Maria – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2016
Fluency is an essential part of a language learner's skills. Despite various studies on fluency, little is known about the effects of different pedagogical methods on the development of written fluency. In this paper, we examine how different pedagogical methods affect the development of second language learners' written fluency. Participants in…
Descriptors: Language Fluency, Writing Skills, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Odlin, Terence – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2011
In discussions of cross-linguistic influence (also known as language transfer), the focus is usually on the influence of a particular structure in a particular instance of language contact, for instance, the negative transfer of serial verbs by Vietnamese learners of English: "She has managed to rise the kite fly over the tallest…
Descriptors: Interference (Language), Verbs, Syntax, English (Second Language)