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Lexical density, lexical diversity, and lexical sophistication in simultaneously interpreted texts: a cognitive perspective [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
Simultaneous interpreting (SI) is a cognitively demanding task that imposes a heavy cognitive load on interpreters. Interpreting into one’s native (A language) or non-native language (B language), known as interpreting directionality, involves different ...
Zhibo Liu, Juhua Dou
exaly   +6 more sources

Lexical Diversity, Lexical Sophistication, and Predictability for Speech in Multiple Listening Conditions [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
When talkers anticipate that a listener may have difficulty understanding their speech, they adopt a speaking style typically described as “clear speech.” This speaking style includes a variety of acoustic modifications and has perceptual benefits for ...
Melissa Baese-Berk   +2 more
exaly   +7 more sources

Investigating lexical diversity and lexical sophistication of productive vocabulary in the written discourse of Indonesian EFL learners

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2018
This paper reports the findings in investigating lexical diversity and lexical sophistication of productive vocabulary in the written discourse of Indonesian EFL learners.
Willy Juanggo
doaj   +3 more sources

The tool for the automatic analysis of lexical sophistication (TAALES): version 2.0 [PDF]

open access: yesBehavior Research Methods, 2017
This study introduces the second release of the Tool for the Automatic Analysis of Lexical Sophistication (TAALES 2.0), a freely available and easy-to-use text analysis tool. TAALES 2.0 is housed on a user's hard drive (allowing for secure data processing) and is available on most operating systems (Windows, Mac, and Linux). TAALES 2.0 adds 316 indices
Kristopher Kyle   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

The development of intra-individual variability in academic writing: A study on lexical diversity and lexical sophistication

open access: yesStudies in English Language and Education, 2021
This study is aimed at finding out (1) whether Lexical Diversity (LD) and Lexical Sophistication (LS) can provide useful insights into the development of academic writing by tracing the interaction between the intra-individual variability in relation to ...
Muzakki Bashori
doaj   +3 more sources

Measuring Indonesian Students’ Lexical Diversity and Lexical Sophistication

open access: yesIRJE (Indonesian Research Journal in Education), 2018
The aim of the present study was to look at a description of Indonesian EFL students’ vocabulary knowledge. The focus was on their lexical diversity (how many different words students used) and lexical sophistication (how many advance words students used)
FAILASOFAH   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Leveraging computational linguistics and machine learning for detection of ultra-high risk of mental health disorders in youths [PDF]

open access: yesSchizophrenia
Mental illnesses often manifest through behavioral changes, with speech serving as a key medium for expressing thoughts and emotions. The use of computational linguistics on speech data in mental illnesses is a promising approach to uncover objective ...
Jordon Junyang Kho   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Modeling lexical and phraseological sophistication in oral proficiency interviews: A conceptual replication

open access: yesVocabulary Learning and Instruction, 2022
Building on previous studies investigating the multidimensional nature of lexical use in task-based L2 performance, this study clarified the roles that the distinct lexical features play in predicting vocabulary proficiency in a corpus of L2 Oral ...
Masaki Eguchi
doaj   +2 more sources

L2 and L1 semantic context indices as automated measures of lexical sophistication

open access: yesLanguage Testing, 2023
Lexical frequency benchmarks have been extensively used to investigate second language (L2) lexical sophistication, especially in language assessment studies. However, indices based on semantic co-occurrence, which may be a better representation of the experience language users have with lexical items, have not been sufficiently tested as benchmarks of
Katia Monteiro   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Neuroanatomical structures supporting lexical diversity, sophistication, and phonological word features during discourse

open access: yesNeuroImage: Clinical, 2019
Deficits in lexical retrieval are commonly observed in individuals with post-stroke aphasia. Successful lexical retrieval is related to lexical diversity, lexical sophistication, and phonological word properties; however, the crucial brain regions ...
Janina Wilmskoetter   +9 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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