Despite empirical evidence from research showing that the use of text-picture combination is beneficial for second language (L2) learning, little is known about the effectiveness of reading comic books for incidental vocabulary acquisition. This study investigated the effects of engaging with comic books on incidental learning of L2 Italian…

Findings from study one indicate no differences in mode of presentation when counseling students were given a written standard model, written serial model, or videotape model of how to ask tacting questions. In study two, counseling students received written or video models and their responses in writing outperformed oral responses. (Author/RC)