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Demir, Cüneyt – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2018
Collocations, no matter where to use them, are an important linguistic issue if it is native fluency that is longed for in academic writing. In line with that, the present study aimed at increasing the awareness towards the importance of collocations in order to have native fluency in academic writing; making some suggestions regarding involvement…
Descriptors: Phrase Structure, Language Patterns, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Brandmayr, Michael – Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies, 2020
This paper outlines the methodological framework of a discourse study of the Austrian school system and presents findings on the question of what underlying meanings and ideologies are mediated by practices of self-regulated learning and how this contributes to the reproduction of neoliberal societies. In the first section I will discuss how…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Discourse Analysis, Foreign Countries, Learning Strategies
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Raoofi, Saeid; Chan, Swee Heng; Mukundan, Jayakaran; Rashid, Sabariah Md – English Language Teaching, 2014
Metacognition appears to be a significant contributor to success in second language (SL) and foreign language (FL) learning. This study seeks to investigate empirical research on the role metacognition plays in language learning by focusing on the following research questions: first, to what extent does metacognition affect SL/FL learning? Second,…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Second Language Learning, Intervention, Learning Strategies
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Jiang, Xiaoli; Cohen, Andrew D. – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2012
This article critically reviews strategy research on learning Chinese both as a second and foreign language. Through a careful examination of major data bases in both the Chinese and English languages, the article summarizes research in the field and the principal research methods used in the studies reviewed. Moreover, key limitations in research…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Chinese, Second Language Learning, English
Li, Jun – College Board, 2012
The purpose of this literature review is to identify the most effective instructional principles for English language learners (ELLs) as documented by prominent researchers in the field and existing research reviews. This report is intended as a high-level synthesis of existing reviews of the literature rather than a comprehensive search and…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Literature Reviews
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Macaro, Ernesto – Modern Language Journal, 2006
Since the late 1970s, there has been widespread research interest in the strategies that learners use in learning and using second languages. This interest has generated a parallel research effort in language learner strategy instruction. The body of work to date suggests a possible relationship between strategy use and second language learning…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Learning Strategies, Models, Metacognition
Cohen, Andrew D. – 1995
The discussion presented here is intended to clarify terminology and concepts of learning strategies and language use strategies for second languages. It first provides working definitions for these terms: language learning and use strategies; language use strategies; language performance strategies; communication strategies; cognitive strategies;…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Curriculum Design