This paper explores some properties of very simple network structures. It argues that the behaviour of these structures might be able to throw some light on how real lexicons behave. The paper argues that working with very explicit and over simplified models of lexicons might sometimes have advantages over working with more realistic but vague…

This paper presents a theoretical account for how learners might draw upon L1 lexical and conceptual knowledge when making assumptions about connections between words in the L2 lexicon. It is suggested that L1 lexical knowledge can be both a help and a hindrance when forming L2 connections, particularly in respect to collocations. Furthermore,…

Considers previous research and data regarding the relative frequencies of a wide variety of lexical items expressing doubt and certainty in written and spoken corpuses and uses the data to evaluate the adequacy of some well-known English as a second language textbooks. (Author/CB)