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Peer reviewedTaylor, Barry P. – TESOL Quarterly, 1975
A remedial approach involving review, contrast, and re-review for remedying second language learners' errors is suggested. (RM)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Language Instruction, Learning, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedRivers, Wilga M. – TESOL Quarterly, 1973
Paper prepared under contract with the Defense Language Institute, English Language Branch, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and presented to the staff and faculty of the Institute in May 1972. (RS)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedNagle, Stephen J.; Sanders, Sara L. – TESOL Quarterly, 1986
Reviews the theoretical foundations of current-second language acquisition models. Draws upon this research as well as upon various studies of memory and verbal-input processing to present a theoretical model of adult second language comprehension. Discusses the implications of comprehension theory for second-language teaching. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Attention, Language Processing, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedLamendella, John T. – TESOL Quarterly, 1979
Reexamines the question of why pattern practice fails by hypothesizing about the information processing activities that they entail. (Author/CFM)
Descriptors: Aphasia, Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language), Language Instruction
Peer reviewedRees-Miller, Janie – TESOL Quarterly, 1993
The theoretical model behind learner training is based on unsupported assumptions and characteristics, and strategies of good language learning behavior are poorly defined. Factors that account for success or failure of learner training include student characteristics and students' and teachers' beliefs about language learning. (Contains 36…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedMcEldowney, P. L. – TESOL Quarterly, 1977
Associating a clear function with verb forms will minimize difficulties for ESL learners. One important function in most learning situations is description. An area of "core description" pivoting on the stem and stem plus "s" verb forms can be established and learners can express most concepts in core terms. (CHK)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Learning Processes, Remedial Instruction
Peer reviewedTarone, Elaine – TESOL Quarterly, 1972
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), English (Second Language), Language, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedGu, Peter Yongqi – TESOL Quarterly, 2003
Describes the English vocabulary learning strategies of two successful language learners in the "input-poor" environment of the Chinese classroom, where the majority of language learning comes from intensive reading of English texts. Results show that, contrary to popular ideas about vocabulary learning in the West, Chinese learners…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Learning Strategies, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedCarroll, John B. – TESOL Quarterly, 1971
Paper presented at the TESOL Convention, March 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar, Grammar Translation Method, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedRichards, Jack C. – TESOL Quarterly, 1976
Linguistic, psycholinguistic, and sociolinguistic aspects of word knowledge are examined. Vocabulary techniques are discussed according to how they build up word frequency, vocabulary growth in native speakers, underlying forms, semantic structure, word association, and case relations. (SCC)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedBowen, J. Donald – TESOL Quarterly, 1972
Paper presented under contract with the English Language Branch--Defense Language Institute, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland, Texas, and delivered in 1971 to staff members of the Branch. (VM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication (Thought Transfer), English (Second Language), Language Proficiency
Peer reviewedPaulston, Christina Bratt – TESOL Quarterly, 1971
Paper presented at the TESOL Convention, March 1971, New Orleans, Louisiana. (VM)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Language Instruction, Language Patterns, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedRoss, Janet – TESOL Quarterly, 1972
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Processes, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedHuntsman, Beverly – TESOL Quarterly, 1972
Paper presented at the TESOL Convention, March 1, 1972, in Washington, D.C. (VM)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Career Choice, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedVarvel, Terry – TESOL Quarterly, 1979
Discusses an observation of a class in English as a second language in which the Silent Way method was used. The focus is on some problems not thoroughly explored in the existing literature. (CFM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, English (Second Language), Individual Characteristics
