Theories in second language acquisition : an introduction / by VanPatten, Bill, Williams, Jessica, 1957-

Complex Dynamic System Theory in Second Language Acquisition: Exploring Concepts and Unpacking Constructs by Shan An, Ashley Beccia

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Complex Dynamic Systems Theory in Second Language Acquisition: Exploring Concepts and Unpacking Constructs by Shan An, Ashley Beccia

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Energy conservation theory for second language acquisition (ECT-L2A): a partial validation of kinetic energy–aptitude and motivation by Peter Kim

“…This is done by seeking to validate several theoretical claims put forth by the energy conservation theory for second language acquisition (ECT-L2A) while attempting to integrate key ID variables into a unified model. …”
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Swain M.; Kinnear P.; Steinman L. (2011). Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Acquisition: An Introduction through Narratives.... by Bier, Ada

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Formal Genre-Specific Knowledge as a Resource-Dispersing Feature of Task Complexity by Mark D. Johnson

“…Recent second language (L2) writing research informed by task-based theories of second language acquisition has enthusiastically adopted task complexity frameworks to describe the specific cognitive demands of a given writing task and the effect of those cognitive demands on written L2 production. …”
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The tongue in between: Some thoughts on the teaching of Chinese as a second language in Singapore by Chee Lay Tan

“…In this paper, I hope to examine our linguistic environment and response strategies from different angles, including theories of second-language acquisition and Singapore’s teaching methods and distinguishing features. …”
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De första naturvetenskapliga skoltexterna by Ewa Bergh Nestlog

“…The main theoretical framework is supplemented by theories of second language acquisition and discoursal construction of writer identity. …”
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Complexity in second language phonology acquisition by Ronaldo Mangueira Lima Júnior

“…The first section presents a brief historical panorama of complexity and chaos theory on second language acquisition, followed by the possible phonological representations and analyses aligned with such perspective. …”
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The Best Digital Tools to Foster Engagement in the PLA Classroom by Rachel Mamiya Hernandez

“…From theoretical foundations in multimedia learning, flow theory, and second language acquisition, this article provides comparisons and considerations for integrating technology. …”
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Critical period in second language acquisition: The age-attainment geometry by ZhaoHong Han, Gang Bao

“…The theoretical lens, termed Energy Conservation Theory for Second Language Acquisition, provides a macroscopic perspective on the second language learning trajectory across the human lifespan.…”
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Teachers’ perspectives on factors of poor speaking skills among Arabic language students in Nigerian North central colleges of education by Muhammad, Usman

“…The research also adopted Krashen’s theory of second language acquisition for its interpretation. Both the descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the results of the study. …”
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