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Daskalovska, Nina – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2015
One of the aspects of knowing a word is the knowledge of which words it is usually used with. Since knowledge of collocations is essential for appropriate and fluent use of language, learning collocations should have a central place in the study of vocabulary. There are different opinions about the best ways of learning collocations. This study…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Phrase Structure, Verbs, Form Classes (Languages)
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Yeh, Yuli; Liou, Hsien-Chin; Li, Yi-Hsin – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2007
The phenomenon of overused adjectives by non-native speaking learners (NNS) has been pinpointed by recent research. This study designed five online units for increasing students' awareness of underused specific adjectives for EFL college writing. Five units were developed for five identified overused adjectives: "important", "beautiful", "hard",…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Student Attitudes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning