Monica Karlsson
Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language
Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language
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This book explores the challenges of mastering idiomatic expressions in second language acquisition, including comprehension, retention, and production. It examines conventional and creative uses of idioms, the effects of multimedia and visualization techniques, and students' misinterpretations. It also explores L2 learners' comprehension of creative idiom variants and their use in free composition writing.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 14 May 2021
\n Publisher: Multilingual Matters
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The acquisition, retention, and production of idiomatic expressions pose a significant challenge for second language (L2) learners, even those with advanced proficiency. This book delves into this understudied and captivating realm of language acquisition, shedding light on both conventional and innovative variations of idiomatic expressions. The chapters within the book explore various aspects of idiomatic mastery, including students' comprehension of commonly used idioms in both their first and second languages, the impact of multimedia and visualization techniques on learners' comprehension and retention of L2 idioms, instances of misinterpretations by L2 learners, and their understanding and utilization of creative idiom variants in free composition writing.
Understanding and utilizing idiomatic expressions is a complex task for second language (L2) learners, even those with advanced proficiency. This book explores this understudied and fascinating aspect of language acquisition, shedding light on both conventional and innovative variations of idiomatic expressions. The chapters within the book delve into various aspects of idiomatic mastery, including students' comprehension of commonly used idioms in both their first and second languages, the impact of multimedia and visualization techniques on learners' comprehension and retention of L2 idioms, instances of misinterpretations by L2 learners, and their understanding and utilization of creative idiom variants in free composition writing.
Idiomatic expressions are a significant part of the language, and their comprehension, retention, and production can be challenging for second language (L2) learners, even those with advanced proficiency. This book investigates this understudied and captivating realm of language acquisition, shedding light on both conventional and innovative variations of idiomatic expressions. The chapters within the book explore various aspects of idiomatic mastery, including students' comprehension of commonly used idioms in both their first and second languages, the impact of multimedia and visualization techniques on learners' comprehension and retention of L2 idioms, instances of misinterpretations by L2 learners, and their understanding and utilization of creative idiom variants in free composition writing.
\n Weight: 496g\n
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781800413320\n \n
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