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Exceptional Outcomes in L2 Phonology: The Critical Factors of Learner Engagement and Self-Regulation
Direct linkMoyer, Alene – Applied Linguistics, 2014
A number of studies attest to the late language learner's ability to attain native-like outcomes in morphology and syntax, with accent often the only linguistic hint of their non-native status. Nevertheless, some do end up sounding native-like despite a late start. This article explores possible explanations for "exceptional"…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Phonology, Metacognition, Profiles
Selinker, Larry – IRAL, 1989
Examines three experimental studies deriving from contrastive analysis predictions and error analysis insights into deviances from expected target language forms. Each of these studies predate the Interlanguage hypothesis. (CB)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Interlanguage, Language Research
Peer reviewedSparks, Richard; Ganschow, Leonore – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 2001
Review research on foreign language aptitude and its measurement prior to 1990. Describes research areas in the 1990s, including affective variables, language learning strategies, learning styles as contributors to aptitude and aptitude as a cognitive construct affected by language variables. Reviews research on individual differences and the…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences, Language Aptitude
Farwell, Carol B. – 1976
Production data from a longitudinal study of seven children in their first attempts to produce words containing fricatives are presented to illustrate how children use four distinct strategies to approach this relatively difficult class of sounds. The strategies are: (1) favorite sounds--an approach used by a subject who seemed to enjoy playing…
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Language Acquisition, Language Research
Download full textFisiak, Jacek, Ed. – Papers and Studies in Contrastive Linguistics, 1983
This issue of the journal includes these papers on contrastive linguistics: "On Some Assumptions and Principles of Contrastive Grammar Illustrated from the Area of Reflexivity in Danish and English" (Torben Thrane); "Deletion in Coordinated Structures in English and Dutch" (Robert R. van Oirsouw); "Methods and Goals of Comparative Systematics"…
Descriptors: Arabic, Bibliographies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Contrastive Linguistics
Morley, Joan, Ed. – 1994
This collection of essays on pronunciation theory and practice as it relates to second language instruction includes: "Pronunciation Assessment in the ESL/EFL Curriculum" (Janet Goodwin, Donna Brinton, Marianne Celce-Murcia); "Empowering Students with Predictive Skills" (Wayne B. Dickerson); "Intonation: A Navigation Guide for the Listener" (Judy…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, English (Second Language)
Jordens, Peter, Ed.; Lalleman, Josine, Ed. – 1996
Essays in second language acquisition include: "The State of the Art in Second Language Acquisition Research" (Josine Lalleman); "Crosslinguistic Influence with Special Reference to the Acquisition of Grammar" (Michael Sharwood Smith); "Second Language Acquisition by Adult Immigrants: A Multiple Case Study of Turkish and…
Descriptors: Adults, Arabic, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques
MacWhinney, Brian – 1994
Drawing on recent psychological and neurological research on how individual differences might interact with learning a particular language, the study examines how psycholinguistic research and theory can help in assigning military personnel to language training and to a given language. Using the Defense Language Institute's Defense Language…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics, Difficulty Level, English
