Learning a new language often goes wrong with pronunciation and head movements

Adults learning another language often tend to continue using the intonation of their native language. This causes them to ...
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Syllable Simplification in the Speech of Second Language Learners

This study investigates the predictions the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis makes about the L-2 syllabification errors of two groups of second language learners with contrasting native language ...
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With Larry Ferlazzo

This week’s question is: What are the best ways to deal with error correction in the second language classroom? Error correction in the English Language Learner ...
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THE INTERACTION BETWEEN TYPE OF CONTACT AND TYPE OF INSTRUCTION: SOME EFFECTS ON THE L2 PROFICIENCY OF ADULT LEARNERS

This paper reports the results of a study which investigated (a) the separate effects that differences in learners' contact can have on various aspects of proficiency, and (b) the combined effects ...