Crosslinguistic influence on Chinese EFL learners’ acquisition of English finite and nonfinite distinctions
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DOI: 10.1080/2331186x.2020.1721642
Abstract: Abstract English and Chinese have typological differences in finiteness. English has morphological finite and nonfinite distinction, whereas Chinese has no morphological finiteness, and multiple verbs in a clause appear in the form of bare verbs… read more here.
Keywords: acquisition english; nonfinite distinctions; chinese efl; english finite ... See more keywords
EFL Learners’ Acquisition of Academic Collocation and Synonymy: Does their Academic Experience Matter?
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DOI: 10.1177/0033688219895046
Abstract: It is generally accepted that collocation is essential for establishing synonymy. They are related linguistic features which are important and useful for language learners. Given this importance, t... read more here.
Keywords: efl learners; collocation; academic collocation; collocation synonymy ... See more keywords
L2 learners’ acquisition of simple vs. complex linguistic features across explicit vs. implicit instructional approaches: The mediating role of beliefs:
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DOI: 10.1177/1362168820921908
Abstract: A large number of studies have explored grammar instruction through implicit and explicit instructional conditions. The general conclusion drawn from these studies points to the superiority of expl... read more here.
Keywords: simple complex; learners acquisition; complex linguistic; linguistic features ... See more keywords