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Multimedia Gloss Presentation: Learners' Preference and the Effects on EFL Vocabulary Learning and Reading Comprehension

Frontiers in Psychology, 2021
Drawing on Moreno's cognitive-affective theory of learning with media, this research aims to investigate the effectiveness of different multimedia glosses on learners' vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension in a CALL environment. A total of 160
Shufang Wang, Chang In Lee
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Negative evidence in L2 acquisition

Nordlyd: Tromsø University Working Papers on Language & Linguistics, 2005
This article deals with the L2 acquisition of differences between Norwegian and English passives, and presents data to show that the acquisition of these differences by Norwegian L2 acquirers of English cannot be fully explained by positive evidence ...
Anne Dahl
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Avoiding the Comparative Fallacy: A Review of Two Recent SLA Studies

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2004
One of the most common approaches to studying L2 acquisition involves the comparison of L2 performance and L1 norms with regard to a particular linguistic feature.
Shirin Murphy
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The Problem of Synforms in Serbian Efl Learners Revisited

Romanian Journal of English Studies, 2014
This paper will explore the issue of similar lexical forms (Laufer 1991) as a potential problem in vocabulary acquisition of Serbian EFL learners. Building on previous research (Kocić 2008), we collected data from two groups of undergraduate students at ...
Danilović Jelena, Dimitrijević Marta
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The The Impact of Orthographic Transparency and Typology on L2 Learner Perceptions

Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition, 2023
While there is substantial research on literacy in the L1, factors impacting literacy in the L2 remain understudied. Preliminary research indicates that orthographic accuracy and typology influence literacy acquisition, indicating these aspects of ...
Rachel Garton
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THE UNIVERSAL GRAMMAR APPROACH

Okara: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra, 2017
This paper describes what Universal Grammar (UG) is, the universal of UG (parameters and principles, marked and unmarked, core and peripheral), UG and L2 Acquisition, Access to UG and L2 Acquisition, the strength and weakness of ...
- Mulyadi
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Russian L1 speakers’ palatalization in Estonian and the effect of phonetic speech training

Eesti Rakenduslingvistika Ühingu Aastaraamat, 2021
The purpose of this paper is to find out whether palatalization contributes to Russian-accented speech in Estonian and whether speech training would help to speak more native-like. Although palatalization is a common feature of both Estonian and Russian,
Anton Malmi, Pärtel Lippus
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THE USE OF QUIZLET TO ENHANCE L2 VOCABULARY ACQUISITION

Encuentro Journal, 2023
This study aims to improve the teaching-learning process of foreign language through Quizlet – a popular digital tool for language learning. In particular, we explore the following aspects of Quizlet use among Spanish undergraduate students learning English: the effectiveness of vocabulary retention, its impact on students’ motivation and autonomous ...
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Comparing L1 With L2 Acquisition: How Learning Factors and Stages Reveal Differences and Similarities Between the Two Processes

Enletawa Journal, 2013
This article reviews some of the literature and research studies which explore first and second language acquisition in order to make a parallel between these two processes.
John Jairo Viáfara
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Second Language Transfer During Third Language Acquisition

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2003
A recent focus in the study of cross-linguistic influence is the role of transfer during third language acquisition. How do the learner’s first and second languages influence the acquisition of a third language?
Shirin Murphy
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