Collocations and Action Research: Learning Vocabulary through Collocations

Collocations and Action Research explores the theory and practice of improving second language learners' vocabulary and fluency through multi-word units of language, providing a clear description of cognitive processing and practical applications for the L2 classroom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Collocations and Action Research is a comprehensive exploration of the theory and practice behind enhancing second language learners' vocabulary and fluency through the teaching of multi-word units of language. By focusing on collocations, the book offers a detailed description of the cognitive processing involved in speech production. Drawing on the results of a two-year action research study on improving learners' spoken fluency, Joshua Brook Antle also delves into the practical aspects of collocations, explaining how the research study was designed and executed. The findings are then contextualized within the broader field of second language acquisition, particularly within the L2 classroom, and practical applications are presented through a series of pedagogical tasks that emphasize collocations and productive fluency. The book serves as a valuable template for conducting action research studies, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and will appeal to researchers interested in vocabulary and spoken fluency, as well as language instructors seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of vocabulary and spoken discourse.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350126664