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Abrams, Zsuzsanna; Byrd, David R. – Language Teaching Research, 2017
Most studies on task-based language learning focus on the oral performance of advanced level learners of English as a second language (ESL), while little research examines the written performance of beginning language learners in non-ESL contexts. This exploratory study aims to address this gap, by examining the effect of pre-writing tasks on…
Descriptors: German, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Wright, Particia – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1972
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Experiments, Information Processing, Language Research
Swain, Merrill – 1977
Progress that has been made in second language research in the last two years and future directions in the research methodology of second language studies are discussed. In order to examine the continuation and expansion of current research, the research reported by Schumann (1976) is compared with current research as represented by the titles of…
Descriptors: Language Attitudes, Language Processing, Language Research, Learning Motivation