Cross-linguistic Similarity in Foreign Language Learning /

Cross-linguistic Similarity in Foreign Language Learning / / Håkan Ringbom.

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This book explores the importance of cross-linguistic similarity in foreign language learning. While linguists have primarily focussed upon differences between languages, learners strive to make use of any similarities to prior linguistic knowledge they can perceive. The role of positive transfer is...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Backlist eBook-Package 2000-2013
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Ringbom, Håkan,
Place / Publishing House:Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2006]
©2006
Year of Publication:2006
Language:English
Series:Second Language Acquisition
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Physical Description:1 online resource (152 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgements
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Different Types of Cross-linguistic Similarities
  • Chapter 3. Learner Expectations, On-line Comprehension and Receptive Learning
  • Chapter 4. Cross-linguistic Similarities in Comprehension and Production: The Mental Lexicon
  • Chapter 5. Transfer: The Use of Cross-linguistic Similarities. The Finnish Scene
  • Chapter 6. Tests of English Comparing Finnish and Swedish Speakers in Finland
  • Chapter 7. Levels of Transfer: Items and Procedures (Systems)
  • Chapter 8. Item Transfer in Production: Areas of Language
  • Chapter 9. Skill Theory, Automaticity and Foreign Language Learning
  • Chapter 10. Development of Foreign Language Learning
  • Chapter 11. Consequences for Teaching
  • Chapter 12. Further Research Needed
  • Chapter 13. Conclusion
  • Appendix 1
  • Appendix 2
  • References
  • Index of Persons Cited

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