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Biedron, Adriana; Pawlak, Miroslaw – Language Teaching, 2016
This state-of-the art paper focuses on the issue of linguistic giftedness, somewhat neglected in the second language acquisition (SLA) literature, attempting to reconceptualize, expand and update this concept in response to latest developments in the fields of psychology, linguistics and neurology. It first discusses contemporary perspectives on…
Descriptors: Language Aptitude, Gifted, Second Language Learning, Learning Strategies
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Sok, Sarah – Working Papers in TESOL & Applied Linguistics, 2014
The present review explores the meaning of the term 'incidental' in light of how incidental learning is framed, conceptualized, and operationalized in second language (L2) vocabulary research. Three interpretations of incidental vocabulary learning that seem to appear recurrently in the literature are presented and discussed along with examples of…
Descriptors: Incidental Learning, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary Development, Definitions
Fazeli, Seyed Hossein – Online Submission, 2011
This study aims to explore the nature of definitions and classifications of Language Learning Strategies (LLSs) in the current studies of second/foreign language learning in order to show the current problems regarding such definitions and classifications. The present study shows that there is not a universal agreeable definition and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Learning Strategies, Second Language Learning, Classification
Zascerinska, Jelena – Online Submission, 2009
Individuals need communicative competence for personal fulfillment and development, active citizenship, social inclusion and employment. Aim of the research is to work out English for Academic Purposes activity organization model and its introducing sequence for promoting communicative competence. Content: the search for English for Academic…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Definitions, Constructivism (Learning), Student Evaluation
Lubke, Diethard – Neueren Sprachen, 1971
Descriptors: Context Clues, Definitions, Language Skills, Learning Theories
Zascerinska, Jelena – Online Submission, 2008
In order to become "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion" the European Union realizes its people as the most important asset. Moreover, every human becomes a value for the whole society. It makes significant to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Definitions, Economic Progress, Interpersonal Communication
Zascerinska, Jelena – Online Submission, 2008
In order to become "the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion" the European Union realizes its people as the most important asset. Moreover, every human becomes a value for the whole society. It makes significant to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Lifelong Learning, English for Academic Purposes, Human Capital