PERCEPTION PRACTICE, PRODUCTION PRACTICE, AND MUSICAL ABILITY IN L2 MANDARIN TONE-WORD LEARNING
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DOI: 10.1017/s0272263116000358
Abstract: This study examined the differential effects of systematic perception and production practice and the role of musical ability in learning Mandarin tone-words by native English-speaking adults in a training study. In this study, all participants… read more here.
Keywords: production practice; musical ability; practice; perception ... See more keywords
Production Practice During Language Learning Improves Comprehension
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DOI: 10.1177/0956797618754486
Abstract: Language learners often spend more time comprehending than producing a new language. However, memory research suggests reasons to suspect that production practice might provide a stronger learning experience than comprehension practice. We tested the benefits… read more here.
Keywords: language learning; language; comprehension; production practice ... See more keywords