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Direct linkEllis, Nick C. – Modern Language Journal, 2008
This article outlines an emergentist account whereby the limited end-state typical of adult second language learners results from dynamic cycles of language use, language change, language perception, and language learning in the interactions of members of language communities. In summary, the major processes are: 1. "Usage leads to change": High…
Descriptors: Language Maintenance, Cues, Language Variation, Grammar
Peer reviewedAzevedo, Milton M. – Modern Language Journal, 1978
Spanish-speaking learners of Portuguese often transfer features of Spanish language to Portuguese. Learner errors, including those caused by Spanish interference, are analyzed by contrasting Portuguese and Spanish grammar. (SW)
Descriptors: Contrastive Linguistics, Error Analysis (Language), Grammar, Interference (Language)
