Optimizing a Lexical Approach to Instructed Second Language Acquisition [electronic resource] /
Boers, F.author.
Lindstromberg, S.author.
Empirically validated techniques to accelerate learners' uptake of 'chunks' demonstrate that pathways for insightful chunk-learning become available if one is willing to question the assumption that lexis is arbitrary. Care is taken to ensure that the pedagogical proposals are in accordance with insights from vocabulary research generally.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p, 174-192) and index.
Introduction -- The Contribution of Chunks to Acquisition and Proficiency -- Estimating the Chances of Incidental Uptake of L b2 s Chunks -- Selecting Chunks for the L b2 s Classroom -- Semantic Elaboration -- Structural Elaboration -- Bearing in Mind -- Directions.
Empirically validated techniques to accelerate learners' uptake of 'chunks' demonstrate that pathways for insightful chunk-learning become available if one is willing to question the assumption that lexis is arbitrary. Care is taken to ensure that the pedagogical proposals are in accordance with insights from vocabulary research generally.
Applied linguistics.
Language and languages—Study and teaching.
Communication.
Philology.
Linguistics.
Language and education.
Applied Linguistics.
Language Teaching.
Communication Studies.
Language and Literature.
Language Education.