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Towell, Richard J. – Language Learning & Language Teaching (MS), 2012
The aim of this chapter, which is written from the perspective of psycholinguistic SLA research, is to establish a possible relationship between representations, processes and mechanisms of second language learning and knowledge as defined from within psycholinguistic SLA on the one hand, and the more behavioural performance outcomes such as…
Descriptors: Language Processing, Evidence, Speech Communication, Second Language Learning
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Housen, Alex, Ed.; Kuiken, Folkert, Ed.; Vedder, Ineke, Ed. – Language Learning & Language Teaching (MS), 2012
Research into complexity, accuracy and fluency (CAF) as basic dimensions of second language performance, proficiency and development has received increased attention in SLA. However, the larger picture in this field of research is often obscured by the breadth of scope, multiple objectives and lack of clarity as to how complexity, accuracy and…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Native Speakers, Interlanguage, Speech Communication
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De Jong, Nivja H.; Steinel, Margarita P.; Florijn, Arjen F.; Schoonen, Rob; Hulstijn, Jan H. – Language Learning & Language Teaching (MS), 2012
This study investigated how task complexity affected native and non-native speakers' speaking performance in terms of a measure of communicative success (functional adequacy), three types of fluency (breakdown fluency, speed fluency, and repair fluency), and lexical diversity. Participants (208 non-native and 59 native speakers of Dutch) carried…
Descriptors: Indo European Languages, Native Speakers, Scientific Research, English (Second Language)