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Williams, John N.; Lovatt, Peter – Language Learning, 2005
Our research reflects the current trend to relate individual differences in second language learning to underlying cognitive processes e.g., Robinson, 2002. We believe that such investigations, apart from being of practical importance, can also shed light on the cognitive mechanisms underlying the language learning process. Here we focus on the…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Prior Learning, Memory, Learning Processes
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Lawler, John; Selinker, Larry – Language Learning, 1971
Earlier version of this paper was read at the Kansas Regional Linguistics Conference in Lawrence, Kansas, October 1968. (DS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Generative Grammar, Grammar, Individual Differences
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Lin, Yue-Hong; Hedgcock, John – Language Learning, 1996
Analyzes the incorporation patterns of well-educated, but low proficiency, Chinese immigrants (n=4) to Spain and of high-proficiency Chinese university students (n=4) with extensive formal training in Spanish. Findings reveal that whereas the university students showed awareness of error and successfully incorporated native speakers' corrections,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Error Correction