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Chen, Jingwen – English Language Teaching, 2017
"Although" is a frequently used subordinating conjunction in English. However, non-nativeness is often observed in Chinese EFL learners' "although" output during pedagogical practice. This paper aims at exploring the characteristics of Chinese EFL learners' "although" employment in Chinese EFL learners' writing. The…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Ringbom, Hakan – 1985
Based on results of a project undertaken in Finland over many years, this definition of transfer is offered: Transfer is both a facilitating and limiting factor which provides one basis for the learner to form and test hypotheses about the second language he or she is learning. Theory and research on transfer are discussed as they relate to item…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Error Analysis (Language), Grammar, Individual Differences
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Vihman, Marilyn May – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1982
Analyzes the language acquisition of a bilingual (Estonian/English) child. Discusses his preference for acquiring whole words as opposed to inflections and offers several possible reasons for this particular learning strategy. (EKN)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Child Language, Code Switching (Language), Cognitive Style
Bouloffe, Jacqueline, Ed.; Huot, Diane, Ed. – 1984
The proceedings of the fourth colloquium of the Groupe de recherche en didartique des langues (Language Teaching Research Group) include eleven papers and four synopses. The papers, three in English (E) and the rest in French (F), cover these topics: cognitive presence in language teaching/learning (F); interlanguage and metalanguage (F);…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Children, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style
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Woytak, Lidia, Ed. – Applied Language Learning, 1998
This journal is intended to be a vehicle for professional communication, discussion, and debate in the field of foreign language education, with a special emphasis on the instruction of adults in both commonly taught and less commonly taught languages, for functional purposes, in an intensive setting. Topics in this volume include the following:…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Frauenfelder, Uli; Porquier, Remy – 1979
A general model for second language learning is proposed in this paper. First, this model aims to describe different components (input, intake, integration, output) of the learning process in terms of the information (explicit/implicit, linguistic/sociolinguistic) to which the learner is exposed. Secondly, the model serves to identify the stages,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Dickerson, Wayne B., Ed.; And Others – Issues and Developments in English and Applied Linguistics (IDEAL), 1988
Articles in this volume of the journal on English as a Second Language and applied linguistics include: "The 'ng' Challenge: Five Simple Rules for Pronunciation Prediction" (Carol A. Buss); "The Effect of Markedness on Epenthesis in Spanish/English Interlanguage" (Robert S. Carlisle); "Proficiency-Based Instruction:…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Competency Based Education, English (Second Language)