scholarly journals Effects of Age of Arrival on Acquisition of Formulaic Expressions in the Second Language

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. p391
Author(s):  
Irina Vaynshteyn ◽  
Diana Van Lancker Sidtis
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Brain Maturation ◽  
Surprising Result ◽  
Formulaic Language ◽  
Bilingual Speakers ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Linguistic Input ◽  
Better Than

Little is known about age effects on formulaic language acquisition in second language (L2) learners. This research compared use and comprehension of formulaic expressions (FEs) in English and Russian by two groups of Russian bilingual speakers differing in age of arrival (AoA) to the USA. A critical period perspective predicts better performance in the early than the later group in the second language. Contrary to this expectation, the early arriving group did not perform significantly better than the later arriving group on the English formulaic tasks. They did perform better on the English than the Russian formulaic tasks. The later arriving group scored significantly higher than the early group on all formulaic tasks in Russian, and performed significantly better in Russian than English. Both bilingual groups scored higher on comprehension than production for English. The surprising result, that earlier arrival in the second language country did not significantly benefit formulaic language use, remains to be explained. Linguistic input and brain maturation likely both play important roles in formulaic language acquisition.

ARAL XIX RATIONALE

1999 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
William Grabe
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Applied Linguistics ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Professional Contexts

This nineteenth volume of ARAL returns to a general overview of Applied Linguistics. While a wide range of topics could be covered in an overview volume, three major topics are addressed in some depth: second language acquisition, language use in professional contexts, and language assessment. These chapters complement and extend the chapters that appeared in ARAL 15, which used a similar organizing framework.

Translation in Light of Bilingual Mental Lexicon: A Psycholinguistic Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Congmin Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
First Language ◽  
Mental Lexicon ◽  
Insight Into

This paper gives insight into the translating process of second language learners in language use in light of the mechanism of bilingual mental lexicon. Structure and development of second language mental lexicon explains the existence of first language items and translation equivalents. Conversely translation can promote the construction of second language mental lexicon and ultimately second language acquisition.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY EFFECTS AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

2002 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Gass ◽  
Alison Mackey
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Speech Processing ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Frequency Effects ◽  
Input And Output ◽  
Target Article ◽  
Processing Language

In this response to Ellis's target article on frequency in language processing, language use, and language acquisition, we argue in favor of a role for frequency in several areas of second language acquisition, including interactional input and output and speech processing. We also discuss areas where second language acquisition appears to proceed along its own route and at its own pace regardless of the frequency of the input, as well as areas where input is infrequent but acquisition appears to be unimpeded. Our response is intended to highlight the complexity of the task of deciphering the role and importance of frequency.

scholarly journals Being an exchange student in the USA: How does it affect a student’s oral English skills? A case study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigrunn Askland
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Phonological Features ◽  
The Usa ◽  
One Year ◽  
Oral Skills ◽  
Accuracy Rates

It is uncontroversial to assume that learners of foreignlanguages who spend extended periods of time in an environment of nativespeakers will improve greatly with regard to oral skills. However, according tomodern theories of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), it is also assumed thatsome features of a language are more difficult to acquire than others. Thisarticle explores how the oral English skills of a Norwegian teenager havedeveloped in the course of one year as an exchange student in the USA. Fluencyalong with grammatical and phonological features have been examined before andafter the student’s stay abroad, and accuracy rates have been discussed andcompared, also taking into account relevant theories of SLA. Finally, somedidactic implications are addressed as to what aspects of English should betaught at what stage in a student’s education.

scholarly journals Review of Understanding formulaic language: A second language acquisition perspective; Editors: Anna Siyanova-Chanturia, Ana Pellicer-Sánchez; Publisher: Routledge, 2019; ISBN: 9781138634978; Pages: 278

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-295
Author(s):  
Ella Alhudithi
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mutual Understanding ◽  
Formulaic Language ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives

The discussion of mechanisms enhancing the acquisition of formulaic language (FL) has been flourishing in recent decades, progressing from describing the concept to revealing its use in various registers: spoken, written, and hybrid. With each domain of linguistics approaching FL in a distinct way, the book Understanding Formulaic Language: A Second Language Acquisition Perspective by Anna Siyanova-Chanturia and Ana Pellicer-Sánchez presents a more inclusive view of recent research contributions emerging from different fields, in addition to pointing to critical gaps that need to be addressed in future research. The appeal of the book is that it covers a broad range of topics related to FL, from theoretical perspectives to practical applications. This breadth of coverage is the first effort to foster mutual understanding among linguists and to emphasize its connection with second language acquisition (SLA).

Some observations on the acquisition of evidentiality in bulgarian as a second language by native english speakers

Proglas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandrina Raykova ◽  
◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Spoken Language ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Current Analysis

Second language acquisition of grammatical evidentiality in Bulgarian is studied through analyzing the spoken language use of a number of native English speakers. The category is found unstable at the higher levels of language proficiency, which indicates incomplete acquisition. There are cases of probable full acquisition which the current analysis cannot confirm. Suggestions regarding the role of the linguistic worldview are put forward.

A survey of SLA doctoral programs in Canada and the USA

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Mae Antrim
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Doctoral Programs ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Key Features

The increasing interest in second language acquisition (SLA) has sharpened the focus on SLA research. While most university linguistic programs and departments offer at least a course in SLA, not all offer the opportunity to concentrate on SLA research. This article provides an overview of the programs/departments offering opportunities for SLA research. These programs range from ones offering a PhD. in Second Language Acquisition to those which provide a strong research basis while concentrating primarily on teaching. The programs are reviewed with respect to their key features as well as pertinent student centred information.

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