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Priven, Dmitri – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquée, 2020
Complex noun phrases (CNP) are a major vehicle of academic written discourse (Halliday, 1988; 2004). However, in spite of the view that they pose significant challenges to English language learners, they are often overlooked in preparatory English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs. This mixed methods study aims to investigate to what extent CNP…
Descriptors: Nouns, Phrase Structure, English for Academic Purposes, Syntax
Brandes, Dana R.; McMaster, Kristen L. – Insights into Learning Disabilities, 2017
In this article, the literature on instruction in morphological analysis strategies with English Language Learners (ELLs) is reviewed to identify vocabulary outcomes for these students. The nature of instruction and quality of outcomes are examined for ELLs in general, and also for those with or at risk of reading disabilities. A total of nine…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Morphology (Languages), Vocabulary Development, Second Language Learning
Al-Jarf, Reima Sado – Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2007
The study investigated EFL students' ability to comprehend and analyze advertisements and identify their stylistic features. Results of a test with sixty six EFL college students showed lexical and structural features that are easy to identify and those that are difficult to identify. Responses also reflected the difficulty level of the lexical…
Descriptors: Advertising, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, College Students