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Peer reviewedMatthews-Bresky, R. J. H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
In English there seems to be a large group of so-called reflexive verbs that do not possess any definable reflexive meaning. Grammatical reflexives are distinguishable from semantic reflexives and display considerable variation from one another also. Eight patterns or groupings of verbs are considered. (Author/SW)
Descriptors: English, English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedPerkins, C. R. B. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1978
The tasks of the translation teacher--the elicitation of correct translations and the prevention of incorrect translations--are discussed. (Author/HP)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedSorhus, Helen B. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
Tape-recorded conversations provide a basis for analysis of fixed expressions, cliches, filled pauses and false starts in spontaneous speech. The meaning of these findings for second language learning and instruction is discussed. (CHK)
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Patterns
