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Hannah Sawyer; Colin Bannard; Julian Pine – Language Learning, 2024
Verb-marking errors such as "she play football" and "daddy singing" are a hallmark feature of English-speaking children's speech. We investigated the proposal that these errors are input-driven errors of commission arising from the high relative frequency of subject + unmarked verb sequences in well-formed child-directed…
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Verbs, Predictor Variables, Incidence
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Nagle, Charles L. – Language Learning, 2018
Most studies on the perception-production link have assumed a synchronous relationship according to which gains in perception transfer to production rapidly and efficiently. However, time-lagged and asymptotic relationships are also possible, where perception would guide production at a later stage or production would improve only once perception…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Spanish, Time, Longitudinal Studies
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Morley, H. Joan; Lawrence, Mary S. – Language Learning, 1971
Two parts of a three-part series. Part III will appear in the December issue of Language Learning." Earlier version of this paper was presented at the ATESL (Association of Teachers of English as a Second Language) section meeting April 2-3, 1971, in Saginaw, Michigan. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Communication Skills, English (Second Language), Films
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Rydland, Veslemoy; Aukrust, Vibeke Grover – Language Learning, 2005
Recent studies have pointed to the importance of second language learners' use of repetition for conversational participation and language learning. This study researched the significance of repetition, varying in type and complexity, for second language learning children's verbal participation in play as well as their academic language skills and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Play, Academic Discourse