Interconnected Dynamic Components of Learner Language by Shamini Shetye

“… Second language development can be viewed as a complex and dynamic process in which learners follow non-linear trajectories and develop their language over a period of time (Larsen-Freeman, 2006). …”
Get full text

Replicating the comparison between item-based tests and language samples in Portuguese kindergarteners’ language assessment by Alves Paula C., Vale Ana Paula

“…Thirty-one kindergarteners with typical language development were assessed at the beginning (Mage = 64.77 months) and the end of the school year. …”
Get full text

Pedagogical strategy for the correction of language disability in preschool children by Elaine Álvarez Martínez, Félix Lázaro Huepp Ramos, Miladis Fornaris Méndez

“…<br /><strong>Results</strong>: advances in children’s language development were evidenced, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view. …”
Get full text

SEMANTIC SYNCRETISM AS A REGULATOR OF DYNAMIC STABILITY IN THE LEXICAL SYSTEM OF A LANGUAGE by Marina Vas. Pimenova

“…New types of semantic syncretism are shown to arise at the new level of language development. Furthermore, a modern transformation of syncretic units is observed. …”
Get full text

Determinants of delayed speech development in African immigrant children in Germany: A scoping review by Jude Tsafack Zefack, Favour Alo Adoche, Fuanyi Awatboh, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Cynthia-Edith Ara-Nabangi Ndive, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong

“…Cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors play crucial roles in language development within immigrant families. This review explores social determinants contributing to speech delays among African children in Germany and identifies research gaps for future interventions. …”
Get full text

Communication des primates humains et non humains : à la recherche des origines du langage – Conclusions by Jacques Vauclair

“…Moreover, hypotheses related to language origins will take advantage of the studies of nonhuman primates’ communicative modes (phylogenetic aspect) and of language development in humans (ontogenetic aspect.…”
Get full text

Review of the 2021 ChinaCALL conference by Zhang Shuai, Wang Qi

“…The topics range from the traditional ones of teaching, learning and assessment to the emerging fields of intelligent computer-assisted language learning (iCALL), conversational agents and language development, the reconceptualisation of teacher digital literacy, reflections upon perfunctory gamification in language learning and particularly pedagogy in the post-pandemic era. …”
Get full text

Music Activities for Language Learning in the Spanish Classroom by Manuel Vidal, Christine Ericsdotter Nordgren

“…Although it is widely recognised by language teachers that the use of musical activities supports language development in both children and adults, studies show that teachers do not use them as much as they would like. …”
Get full text

Methodology for conducting linguistic research into visual impairment: Challenges and recommendations by Jolanta Sak-Wernicka

“… Despite great value of research into visual impairment (VI), there is a dearth of empirical studies in linguistics investigating the extent to which the sense of seeing impacts language development, processing and production. The lack of methodological rigour in previous studies as well as large diversity of the population, small incidence of visual impairment and little awareness of blind people’s needs make this field of study challenging for researchers. …”
Get full text

L2 Development from a CDST Perspective and the Issue of Generalizability by Abby Massaro

“…., 2008). Accordingly, language development is seen as a process responsive to the dynamic interaction between the learner and her context over time. …”
Get full text

Teacher target language input and young learners’ aural comprehension of English by Erk Mirna, Takač Višnja Pavičić

“…The quantity of target language input available to learners contributes to the understanding of target language development. The present paper reports on a longitudinal study of the relationship between the amount of non-native teachers’ EFL input and learners’ aural achievement in instructed SLA. …”
Get full text

Preparation of pre-service teachers for English first additional language teaching: A literature review approach by Nomfundo Philile Nkala

“…It discussed the teaching and learning of the English language and presented some approaches used for English language development in teacher education. It finally recommends extending the practicum period for greater exposure to natural classroom environments and ensuring that the qualification requirements are uniform so that teachers are adequately prepared to teach in different school contexts. …”
Get full text

A Content Analysis of TV Series/Shows Watched by The Secondary and High School Students in Turkey by Alev Üstündağ, Özcan Doğan

“…The content of ten television shows with the highest ratings and popularity among teenagers between 10-14 and 15-18 were examined in terms of physical development (psychomotor and sexual development), cognitive/perceptual development, social/emotional development, language development, and other developmental issues such as violence, consumer culture, role modeling, family structure, and values. …”
Get full text

Bilingual language acquisition in preschool age: The emotional context of kindergarten daily routines by Margarida Pocinho, Agnieszka Olczak, Marzanna Franicka

“…We collected data from an immersion teacher training program towards bilingualism use, the development of their assistants’ English language fluency, the parents’ awareness and beliefs about English and children’s language development. The sample includes 140 children, aged 5 months to 6 years, teachers and teaching assistants. …”
Get full text

Use of multimodal glosses in teaching English vocabulary for non-English specialised undergraduates in public university in Nepal by Pitambar Paudel

“…Knowledge of vocabulary is an essential aspect of language development. Most of the non-English specialised students feel hesitation in communicating in English due to limited vocabulary. …”
Get full text

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH USING OF THE HERRINGBONE TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING READING by Syarifatul Hasanah, Mamluatun Ni'mah, Achmad Kholili

“…Overall, the Herringbone technique shows promise as an effective approach to enhance reading comprehension instruction and support language development among students.…”
Get full text

Incorporating the Dimensions of Tolerance into Reading Materials-Development in Diverse EFL Classrooms by Dedi Aprianto

“…The results suggest that integrating tolerance dimensions into reading materials can enhance learning outcomes for heterogeneous EFL students, aligning with prior studies showing the positive impact of culturally diverse materials on student interaction and language development. …”
Get full text

Exploring the use of tutorial recordings for beginner distance learners of Chinese by Pleines Christine, Kan Qian

“…In language learning, both direct and indirect interactions have been shown to contribute to language development. This is relevant for online learning design, especially so in contexts where no tutorials are provided, and students are confronted with a challenging language such as Chinese. …”
Get full text

Original Solution for Middle Ear Implant and Anesthetic/Surgical Management in a Child with Severe Craniofacial Dysmorphism by Giovanni Bianchin, Lorenzo Tribi, Aronne Reverzani, Patrizia Formigoni, Valeria Polizzi

“…Postoperative hearing rehabilitation involved a multidisciplinary team, showing improved social skills and language development.…”
Get full text

ADD C FOR CONTEXT: WHAT CAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS FROM THE HUMANITIES CONTRIBUTE TORESEARCH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION? by Dror Abend-David, James Kusch

“…In addition, we supplement the five C’s of the ACTFL - Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison and Community - with a sixth C for context: the context of global language development through communications, economics, cultural exchange and geographical displacement, exile and immigration.…”
Get full text