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Cohen, Andrew D.; Gu, Peter Yongqi; Nyikos, Martha; Plonsky, Luke; Harris, Vee; Gunning, Pamela; Wang, Isobel Kai-Hui; Pawlak, Miroslaw; Gavriilidou, Zoe; Mitits, Lydia; Sykes, Julie M.; Gao, Xuesong – Language Teaching, 2023
This article presents reflections from 12 experts on "language learners strategy" (LLS) research. They were asked to offer their reflections in one of their domains of expertise, linking research into LLS with successful language learning and use practices. In essence, they were called upon to provide a review of recent scholarship by…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Strategies, Grammar
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Cohen, Andrew D. – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2016
The paper focuses on how nonnative teachers of a target language (NNTs) deal with pragmatics in their classes. It starts with a discussion of what pragmatics entails. Next, issues relating to the teaching of pragmatics are identified, such as the language background of the teacher, comparisons between second- (L2) and foreign-language (FL)…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Pragmatics, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Cohen, Andrew D. – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2015
This paper first considers what it means to become truly proficient in a language other than the native one. It then looks briefly at the evolution of dual language programs. Next, it focuses on the issue of whether the first language (L1) or the second language (L2) serves as the language of mediation. Other dual language program issues are then…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Second Language Learning, Bilingual Education Programs, Language Proficiency
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Cohen, Andrew D.; Pinilla-Herrera, Angela; Thompson, Jonathan R.; Witzig, Lance E. – CALICO Journal, 2011
After a brief introduction to language learner strategies and grammar strategies as a subcategory, it is pointed out that research on the use of grammar strategies by learners of a second language (L2) has been limited. The article then describes the construction of a website with strategies for learning and performing Spanish grammar, with a…
Descriptors: Grammar, Spanish, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Jiang, Xiaoli; Cohen, Andrew D. – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2012
This article critically reviews strategy research on learning Chinese both as a second and foreign language. Through a careful examination of major data bases in both the Chinese and English languages, the article summarizes research in the field and the principal research methods used in the studies reviewed. Moreover, key limitations in research…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Chinese, Second Language Learning, English
Paige, R. Michael; Cohen, Andrew D.; Kappler, Barbara; Chi, Julie C.; Lassegard, James P. – 2002
This guide was written for study abroad program professionals to assist in facilitating students' culture and language learning before, during, and after their time abroad, providing students with tools that will enable them to best navigate, interpret, and learn from their own cross-cultural encounters. Eight sections focus on the following: (1)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Consciousness Raising, Coping, Cultural Awareness
Cohen, Andrew D. – 1995
The discussion presented here is intended to clarify terminology and concepts of learning strategies and language use strategies for second languages. It first provides working definitions for these terms: language learning and use strategies; language use strategies; language performance strategies; communication strategies; cognitive strategies;…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Curriculum Design