The Use of Private Speech by Adult Second Language Learners: A Cross-Cultural Study.

McCafferty, Steven G.

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ERIC Number: EJ447313

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Use of Private Speech by Adult Second Language Learners: A Cross-Cultural Study.

McCafferty, Steven G.

Modern Language Journal, v76 n2 p179-89 Sum 1992

Investigation of the influence of cultural background on how adult learners of English self-regulate second-language communication found that Hispanic subjects more frequently sought language clarification from others, and also more frequently used the progressive aspect form than past tense forms, than did Asian subjects. (17 references) (CB)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Asian Americans, Cultural Background, English (Second Language), Hispanic Americans, Language Processing, Oral Language, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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