The Perception of Ambiguity in a Second Language.

Karpf, Annemarie

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Perception of Ambiguity in a Second Language.

Karpf, Annemarie

International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, v24 n2 p157-69 May 1986

In order to show the problem second language learners face when confronted with ambiguity, this article explores the linguistic and metalinguistic strategies used by adult Dutch learners of English. These learners possess the cognitive maturity and metalinguistic skills of native speakers but resemble--in knowledge of English-- children acquiring their first language. (SED)

Descriptors: Ambiguity, Communicative Competence (Languages), Dutch, English (Second Language), Language Research, Learning Strategies, Neurolinguistics, Perceptual Development, Second Language Learning

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Language: English

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