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Mediated Vocabulary in Native Speaker-Learner Interactions during an Oral Portfolio Activity
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Tocaimaza-Hatch, C. Cecilia – Foreign Language Annals, 2016
This project investigated vocabulary learning from a sociocultural perspective--in particular, the way in which lexical knowledge was mediated in Spanish second language (L2) learners' and native speakers' (NSs') interactions. Nine students who were enrolled in an advanced conversation course completed an oral portfolio assignment consisting of…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Native Speakers, Advanced Courses, Conversational Language Courses
Increasing Language Awareness and Self-Efficacy of FL Students Using Self-Assessment and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
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Kissling, Elizabeth M.; O'Donnell, Mary E. – Language Awareness, 2015
This study describes how oral language was assessed in an advanced-level college foreign language (FL) conversation course. Learners used the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines to guide self-analyses of their oral production at intervals throughout the course. The intent was to provide opportunities for…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Metalinguistics, Oral Language, Advanced Students
L2 Speaking Self-Ability Perceptions through Multiple Video Speech Drafts
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Castaneda, Martha; Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Eva – Hispania, 2011
The present study examines the effect of self-evaluation on Spanish oral performance of nine second-language university students in an intermediate conversation course. Participants were asked to submit multiple drafts of digital video recordings of themselves practicing language functions throughout a semester. Participants also reflected on…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Intervention, Speech Skills, English (Second Language)
Can We Talk?
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Brooks, Frank B. – Foreign Language Annals, 1992
A study of learner-to-learner talk during a Spanish conversation course suggested that an interview-type speaking activity does not necessarily provide negotiation opportunities and provided an example for a speaking activity that promotes negotiation among foreign language learners. (17 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Conversational Language Courses, Interviews, Language Proficiency, Oral Language
A Procedure for Delivering Successful Oral Presentations in Conversation Classes.
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Godev, Concepcion B. – NECTFL Review, 2003
Presents a method for managing and teaching oral presentation in the conversational foreign language class. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Conversational Language Courses, Oral Language, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Genre As a Basis for the Advanced Spanish Conversation Class.
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Koike, Dale A.; Biron, Christina Makara – Hispania, 1996
Presents an approach for developing oral proficiency in the advanced conversation course that proposes, as an organizing principle, the use of Swales's concept of genre as a class of communicative events that share a communicative purpose. It is concluded that focus on genre can improve proficiency performance and articulation. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Class Activities, College Students, Conversational Language Courses
Subjunctive with Spirit.
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Heusinkveld, Paula R. – Hispania, 1987
Presents an oral, contextual approach to Spanish subjunctive study (for elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels) and describes sample exercises for: verbs of implied command, impersonal expressions implying command or judgment, verbs of emotions, expressions of wish and desire, expressions of doubt and denial, adjective clauses, and…
Descriptors: Adverbs, Audiolingual Skills, Context Clues, Conversational Language Courses