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Peer reviewedEhrman, Madeline; Leaver, Betty Lou – System, 2003
Presents a new approach to understanding and using cognitive styles to enhance individual language learning. Introduces a new construct (Ehrman & Leaver, 2002) and illustrates it with two student cases. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedEhrman, Madeline E.; Leaver, Betty Lou; Oxford, Rebecca L. – System, 2003
Offers a brief overview of the field of individual differences in language learning, especially as they are reflected in learning styles, learning strategies, and affective variables. Touches on areas for further research. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedLittlemore, Jeanette – System, 2003
Examines compensation strategies--techniques for dealing with knowledge gaps between learner and interlocutor--used by French learners of English and relates them to synoptic and ectenic learning. Suggests reasons that ectenic learners, who need conscious control of what they are learning, seem to communicate meanings of words to judges better…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Communication (Thought Transfer), English (Second Language), French
